Eyes on the exit: Selling PE portfolio companies in complex markets
JD Supra: Mergers
MARCH 19, 2025
By: White & Case LLP
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JD Supra: Mergers
MARCH 19, 2025
By: White & Case LLP
Growth Business
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Founders that have successfully built bootstrapped companies are notoriously careful when it comes to choosing an investor, and rightly so. It is fundamental that these companies find the right investor. While traditional venture capital may be an option for some, it means being part of a portfolio which operates on a hits model.
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Beyond M&A
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CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
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Beyond M&A
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CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
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John Marshall of Goldman's derivatives research team said in a note to clients that buying call options ahead of corporate investor days and analyst days tends to be a winning strategy. Goldman identified more than a dozen companies with investor days this month as potential call option candidates.
CNBC: Investing
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While investors fled the funds, along with many others, in April, the ETFs have bounced back. So this has been a really good diversifier for investors," she said. securitized products and a portfolio manager at Janus. "There's more trading and that's what you want as an end investor."
CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
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Private Equity Info
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CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
JUNE 28, 2025
Tech companies are set to invest roughly $1 trillion in capital expenditures into AI infrastructure over the coming years, causing some investors to worry the businesses may be spending too much for not enough payoff. " "The largest investors in AI infrastructure are generating the most attractive returns today," he said.
CNBC: Investing
JUNE 24, 2025
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The TRADE
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Mergers and Inquisitions
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CNBC: Investing
JUNE 9, 2025
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The TRADE
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CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
JUNE 30, 2025
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CNBC: Investing
JULY 4, 2025
for the year as investors have regained confidence in the outlook for the economy , strong corporate profits and AI technology. for the year as investors have regained confidence in the outlook for the economy , strong corporate profits and AI technology. Like many investors, Davi — whose firm manages $2.5
CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
JULY 12, 2025
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CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 5, 2025
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CNBC: Investing
JULY 8, 2025
"We are upgrading PNC shares from Market Perform to Outperform, increasing our EPS estimates following recent commentary at an investor conference, and establishing a $220 price target." " Raymond James upgrades PNC to outperform from market perform Raymond James says the regional bank is well positioned.
The TRADE
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CNBC: Investing
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CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 2, 2025
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Software Equity Group
JULY 9, 2025
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The TRADE
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CNBC: Investing
JUNE 17, 2025
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Lake Country Advisors
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If the buyer is an institutional investor or private equity firm: These groups often have a set framework for how they buy businesses. They may prefer asset sales to protect their portfolios and manage risk exposure more precisely. Asset deals are often viewed as safer and more customizable from the buyer’s standpoint.
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