Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The bankers on the panel shared the belief that the quality of SPAC sponsors has increased as private equity firms, successful dealmakers and well-regarded VC investors launching their own SPACs. According to Odeon Capital Group research, as of December 2, 2020, 210 SPAC IPOs had been completed representing gross proceeds of ~$72 billion.

IPO 52

IPO Mergers and Acquisitions Investors Private Equity 52

Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Angel investors A business angel is someone who quite often has a background in business or finance, and has funds to invest in businesses. Equity finance Equity finance involves raising capital for a business by selling shares of ownership to investors in exchange for funding.

Funds 97

Funds Business Finance Finance 97

Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 29, 2020

is the increased frequency at which SPAC IPOs are occurring. As reflected in Chart 1 , 102 SPAC IPOs have been announced this year as of September 18, 2020—almost double the number of SPAC IPOs in all of last year (and more than double the number of SPAC IPOs in 2018). A distinct feature of SPAC 3.0 Fewer Redemptions.

M&A 52

M&A IPO Valuation Mergers and Acquisitions 52

The TRADE

JUNE 23, 2023

The Mifid/r review forms a key base for the completion of a Capital Markets Union (CMU) that works for investors and issuers, a necessary element to ensure that EU capital markets across asset classes are more integrated and competitive globally.

Trading 59

Trading Equities Asset Management Initial Public Offering 59

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Take a strategic approach by assessing your business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis), identifying potential buyers or investors, and determining your desired exit timeline. Be prepared to compromise on certain aspects while safeguarding non-negotiables.

Negotiation 59

Negotiation Business Sale Initial Public Offering 59

Razorpay

JULY 27, 2023

Investment banking is a branch of banking that organizes and enables large, complex financial transactions for businesses, like mergers, IPOs or underwriting. Investment Banking Services Initial Public Offering (IPO) When a privately-owned business wants to become a publicly traded company, it goes through an IPO , or Initial Public Offering.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 52

EthosData Virtual Data Room

JUNE 27, 2023

From finding the right investors to negotiating terms and closing deals, the process can be time-consuming, complex, and stressful. When it comes to fundraising, there are many challenges that entrepreneurs and business owners face. However, one tool that can help streamline and secure the fundraising process is a virtual data room.

Securities 40

Securities Negotiation Investors Business 40

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

First, there’s the ability to raise substantial capital by issuing shares to the public in an initial public offering (IPO), as well as secondary offerings. Lastly, going public is a liquidity event for the founders and early investors, allowing them to cash in on their success. Today, the number of U.S.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity IPO Equities Public Trading 52

Cooley M&A

MAY 17, 2017

Absent a few limited situations involving IPO spinouts from public companies, we have not seen any companies adopt the so-called “sunset” clauses that would cause a disfavored provision to lapse after a reasonable time if stockholder approval is not obtained, which ISS and GL have cited as a mitigating feature.

IPO 52

IPO Government Advisory Corporation 52

Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

There are compelling rationales for adopting a dual-class structure, but even proponents of the structure generally acknowledge that these benefits are significantly mitigated once the dual-class shares are out of the hands of the founders and/or pre-IPO stockholders. Potential carve outs for M&A voting agreements. Stockholder litigation.

M&A 59

M&A IPO Mergers and Acquisitions Shares 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Venture Capital Interview Questions: Markets and Investments These questions span a wide range, as they could ask you to discuss everything from the current M&A and IPO markets to specific startup sectors you like. Q: Tell me about the current IPO, M&A, and VC funding markets.

Capital 59

Capital Valuation Investment Mergers and Acquisitions 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

They invest when companies already have revenue (like PE firms), but they do so by purchasing minority stakes , holding them, and selling in an IPO or M&A exit (like VC firms). If we care more about the downside risk, we might negotiate for a greater primary share purchase or a higher liquidation preference.

Equities 105

Equities Valuation Financial Statement Financial Modeling 105

Cooley M&A

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

government shutdown disrupting the market for IPOs, Brexit uncertainty, natural disasters and various other crises, cross-border M&A activity momentum continues. In spite of a general environment of political and economic uncertainty and a daily sprinkling of stock market volatility, trade wars, sanctions, the U.S.

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Government Business 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Amid depressed valuations, biotechnology companies also saw an increasing number of demands from activist investors that in certain cases led to more deal activity. Let’s dig in. It’s a more challenging market environment right now than we’ve seen in many years,” said Charlie Kim , who co-chairs Cooley’s capital markets practice.

M&A 40

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Collaboration 40

Devensoft

AUGUST 21, 2023

From sourcing deals and conducting due diligence to negotiating terms and post-acquisition management, these power players navigate complex landscapes with enormous financial stakes. These investors bring not only financial capital but also strategic guidance, industry expertise, and valuable networks to the table.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 20, 2022

The recent uptick in R&W insurance used by strategic acquirers in competitive situations has begun to normalize its use in venture-backed M&A, with more venture investors demanding the cleaner exit afforded with a buyside R&W insurance policy. On January 3, in the MultiPlan Corp. Greener pastures ahead?

M&A 40

M&A Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions IPO 40

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 22, 2022

We see examples of this in management buyouts, initial public offerings (IPOs), and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). It’s often at this point that sellers look to sell and poor health is the reason they give to investors interested in the business. Sellers who don’t find buyers often end up simply liquidating and closing.

Business 52

Business Broker Mergers and Acquisitions M&A 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

The rules are expected to increase the frequency of proxy contests (particularly by less-established activists), afford dissidents increased leverage in settlement negotiations, and increase focus on the strength and qualifications of individual directors. One thing is for certain – we’ll have lots to talk about this time next year. [1]

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Mergers 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 20, 2022

2021’s SPAC activity was most intense in the first quarter, with 298 SPAC IPOs priced and 97 deSPAC transactions announced in the first quarter alone. Alexion argued that with five years remaining in the earnout period, the claim was not yet ripe for review. Although the SPAC craze was (re)ignited in 2020, the volume of SPAC activity hit all?time

M&A 40

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Mergers 40

MergersCorp M&A International

MAY 27, 2025

The Basics At its core, a SPAC is a shell company with no commercial operations, formed solely to raise capital through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the express purpose of acquiring an existing private company. These investors typically receive units consisting of common stock and warrants.

IPO 52

IPO Mergers and Acquisitions Investors Negotiation 52

Growth Business

APRIL 10, 2025

All this helps to make the Oxford spinout culture very attractive for entrepreneurs and other investors. Theyve made an impressive four exits, made up of two acquisitions and two IPOs. They have a bespoke negotiation process, customising equity shares according to each companys specific circumstances and contributions of its founders.

Equities 62

Equities Engineering Investors Funds 62

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The tech deal floodgates still havent opened, as persistent valuation mismatches, a still (mostly) closed tech IPO market, stiff competition and worldwide regulatory scrutiny continue to weigh on activity, particularly for VC-backed exits and mega deals. billion acquisition of Altair, IBMs pending $6.4 So is tech M&A back?

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Acquisitions 59