MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2025

The journey typically unfolds in several distinct phases: The SPAC IPO: The process begins with a group of experienced sponsors (often seasoned investors, entrepreneurs, or industry experts) forming a shell company with no existing operations. This SPAC then conducts an IPO, selling units typically priced at $10 each, to public investors.

IPO

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 14, 2025

The Wall Street firm says these companies are resilient and that investors should quickly buy them. CNBC Pro combed through Goldman Sachs research to find five buy-rated stocks that it says have more upside. They include: Apple, MasTec, BJ's, Valvoline and Kontoor Brands.

Stock

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Consistent Growth : Premium valuations in company sales hinge on predictable revenue and growth, amid a booming market. Below, we delve into three significant themes, each offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Sometimes, providing a unique twist on a common service can generate significant profits.

IT

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Private Equity Influence: PE-driven deals are expected to reach record highs, driven by the availability of capital and attractive valuations in the software sector. Cybersecurity Concerns: The increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats is leading to consolidation in the cybersecurity sector.

M&A

How2Exit

MARCH 10, 2025

The Power of Virtual Rollups – Richmond discusses his success with virtual rollups, where companies in similar industries collaborate, scale, and eventually exit together for higher valuations. Whether you’re an aspiring business buyer or a seasoned investor, this conversation is a masterclass in dealmaking.

Business

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

A Strategic Guide for Founders and CEOs For software founders contemplating a sale, the question of valuation is often the firstand most complexhurdle. Understanding the Core Valuation Framework At its core, software company valuation is typically based on a multiple of earnings or revenue. What is my software company worth?

Valuation

MergersCorp M&A International

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This will include: Market Research and Analysis : Comprehensive reports on market trends, valuation, and potential growth opportunities in various sectors. Target Identification : Assistance in finding suitable acquisition targets or investors that align with the strategic goals of Korean firms.

Corporate Finance

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 11, 2025

The investor presentation for the deal. To say anything about the valuation, you’d have to use sites like FinViz or BeyondSPX to look up multiples for other companies in the sector (or hope the Capstone reports cover it). What about their investors? public company (“site:sec.gov fairness opinion [Deal Name]”). Why or why not?

M&A

CNBC: Investing

JULY 17, 2025

"With low near- and medium-term visibility, we find the current valuation unwarranted," he said. Investors will get a sense of what's next for Starbucks later this month, when the company reports fiscal third-quarter results. The research firm downgraded the coffee chain to underperform from hold.

Valuation

Software Equity Group

JULY 9, 2025

These messages often arrive with a proposed valuation range or a vague invitation to explore strategic alignment. SaaS companies, in particular, are attractive because they offer: This model aligns with investor mandates focused on risk-adjusted returns. The shift was not just in valuation but also in clarity, control, and confidence.

Private Equity

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

With a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of the sports market, MergersCorp is well-equipped to guide the club through every phase of the sale process, from valuation and positioning to negotiations and finalizing the transaction.

M&A

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 9, 2025

It has a set of viral features like social trading (use of influences), copy trading (mimics successful investor portfolios), and AI-driven smart portfolios offering retail investors thematic/strategy-based trading." ETOR enjoys several key competitive advantages. "We have ETOR trading at 26.5x

IPO

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 9, 2025

Investment bankers run structured, competitive processes that drive up valuations. Because we are so active across the market, we have developed relationships with PE groups and other investors who are often active across healthcare verticals. The FOCUS sell-side process uses two rounds of competitive bidding.

Broker

Sun Acquisitions

JULY 24, 2025

They also have anxious investors and timelines to meet. These conditions are creating a perfect storm of motivated buyers and premium valuations. Compounding this opportunity is another development: Buyers have loads of capital to deploy and are highly motivated. Yet only those acting decisively are actually benefiting”.

Manufacturing

Lake Country Advisors

MAY 9, 2025

Owners in the manufacturing, construction, and technology industries often want to secure the highest possible valuation while maintaining a smooth, confidential process. This often necessitates more comprehensive preparation and advanced business valuation services to gauge the true worth of your company.

Middle Market

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 30, 2025

Investors heading into Monday's session were looking at financials as the sector outperforms. " Kevin Carter of EMQQ Global said investors should also pay attention to Baidu's developments in the autonomous driving space with its "Apollo Go" robotaxi service. Worldwide Exchange airs at 5 a.m. ET each day.)

S&P

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

For software and technology founders considering a sale, the CIM is a strategic asset that can shape buyer perception, drive valuation, and accelerate deal momentum. A CIM is a detailed, confidential document prepared by a company (or its M&A advisor) to present the business to potential acquirers or investors.

Valuation

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." Loop downgrades Shake Shack to hold from buy Loop downgraded the burger chain stock mainly on valuation. " Read more.

Stock

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.

Funds

Beyond M&A

AUGUST 1, 2025

” He ran a company worth acquiring.

Financial Models

CNBC: Investing

JULY 12, 2025

Activist Commentary: Starboard is a very successful activist investor and has extensive experience helping companies focus on operational efficiency and margin improvement. There are a few explanations behind this valuation disconnect. If the Tripadvisor business was the company's only segment, this valuation could be justified.

Media

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 6, 2025

" Valuations are historically depressed, Schott said, which means the sector has already priced in the worst possible outcome. The SPDR S & P Biotech ETF (XBI) has pulled back about 7% so far in 2025, while the S & P 500 has notched a nearly 2% gain.

S&P

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Better transition roles for moving into IB/PE/related fields are corporate banking , Big 4 TS/TAS/valuation , credit analysis , or even commercial real estate or management consulting. At much larger companies, forecasting and planning become more important because there will be institutional investors who want earnings targets.

Corporate Finance

Private Equity Info

AUGUST 12, 2025

These firms may be intentionally delaying exits, betting that there will be improvements in 2026 for market conditions, lower interest rates, or valuations. On the surface, it looks like the bigger players are leaning in, but the reality is different: they’re simply selling far fewer assets.

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

Investment Banking Definition: Investment bankers advise companies on mergers, acquisitions, and debt and equity deals and earn fees for closed deals; equity research professionals follow public companies, issue buy/sell/hold recommendations, interface between management teams and investors, and earn money from selling their research.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This sector is the most different in terms of valuation and technical analysis because of nuances around licensing, player salaries, and different revenue streams. Be prepared to discuss a recent sports deal (ideally involving a team or league) and have a rough idea of the trends, drivers, and valuation differences (see below).

Investment Banking

Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 11, 2025

If the buyer is an institutional investor or private equity firm: These groups often have a set framework for how they buy businesses. This gives them the ability to walk away from legal or financial baggage while still acquiring key resources and revenue streams.

Sale

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

Whether you're a founder preparing for an exit or an investor evaluating a target, understanding these structures is essential to optimizing deal outcomes. Final Thoughts Choosing between an asset sale and a stock sale is not just a legal formality its a strategic decision that can materially impact valuation, taxes, and deal certainty.

Sale

CNBC: Investing

JULY 13, 2025

Investors have been largely pushing past the threat of ongoing tariffs placed by the Trump administration on U.S. These short ideas identify companies that JPMorgan analysts believe will see a decline in share price, giving investors an opportunity to profit from those downturns. trading partners.

S&P

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 18, 2025

Fundamentals AAPL trades at a considerable premium over its industry despite lagging growth rates, making its valuation hard to justify based solely on profitability. Launch missteps: The botched release of Apple Intelligence, marked by delays and underwhelming features, alongside disappointing iPhone 16 sales has eroded investor confidence.

Trading

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 17, 2025

The investment firm maintained its buy rating on the e-commerce retailer, but lifted its price target to $60 per share from $55.

Retail

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For example, you dont need to work at a bulge bracket or elite boutique bank to participate; you could work at a smaller bank, in management consulting, or another finance-related field (Big 4, corporate development, valuation, etc.). as most PE recruiting in other countries is off-cycle.

Private Equity

The TRADE

AUGUST 7, 2025

Barclays and BNP Paribas have become the latest investors in financial technology company Capitolis, as the latest strategic round of funding draws to a close. Gil Mandelzis The round included Citi as the lead investor, alongside State Street, Morgan Stanley and UBS, who each invested $5 million. billion valuation.

Investors

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 11, 2025

"Cash coming into a portfolio can be very important to income investors in particular, but it provides all investors with optionality," she said during a panel discussion Tuesday on the bank's investment outlook. 'Fireworks' One area the bank likes is investment-grade corporate bonds.

Portfolio

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

As we discussed in Cooleys August 2024 Market Talks, the landscape for IPOs has continued to gain steam over the course of the year, with many companies opting for public offerings to capture investor interest.

M&A

CNBC: Investing

JULY 26, 2025

Analysts named stocks like Amazon that have compelling valuations or expected catalysts as quarterly reporting season continues. Bank of America recently attended an investor day and came away feeling even more constructive on the stock. Other buy-rated names it cited include: Anheuser-Busch InBev, Oddity Tech , Bilibili and AppLovin.

Stock

Solganick & Co.

APRIL 21, 2025

This growth reflects strong investor interest in emerging cybersecurity opportunities, in particular the disruptive potential of agentic AI for enhancing and automating security operations. Valuation multiples for publicly traded cybersecurity companies ranged from a median of 10.1x billion in Q1 2025.

M&A