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SPACs: A Path to Public Markets That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

MergersCorp M&A International

This “target” company is one that the sponsors believe has strong growth potential and would benefit from becoming publicly traded. A SPAC merger, conversely, offers a pre-negotiated valuation and a clearer timeline, providing much-needed certainty for companies looking to access public capital.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Middle-Market Business

Lake Country Advisors

A clear sense of your company’s market position shapes your negotiation tactics and marketing campaigns since buyers typically seek stable revenue, consistent profits, and a clear growth strategy. While both scenarios require diligent preparation, the middle-market sphere generally offers a more agile negotiation process.

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Cooley’s 2024 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review: M&A Slims Down in 2024, but Will Appetites Grow in 2025?

Cooley M&A

Public company deals: Smaller bites in more focused therapeutic areas The landscape for public company sales in the life sciences sector in 2024 was notably quieter than expected, with anticipated high-profile deals failing to materialize.

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M&A Blog #14 – valuation (roles, types, equity & enterprise values)

Francine Way

The market conditions The context of the transaction: Privately negotiated sale will have different mechanics than an auction. A company’s value depends on the type of transaction being considered, the buyer’s identity, the way the purchase price is negotiated and ultimately determined, and the level of liquidity created by the transaction.

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New Buyback Reporting Rules May Expose Deal Talks

The Deal

Corporate advisers suggest the disclosures could wreak havoc on private merger negotiations by inadvertently outing private merger talks and providing fodder for activist investors agitating for deals.

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How Private Equity uses ‘Roll-up’ Strategies to Drive Investment Returns

OfficeHours

As one example, BrightView, now a publicly-traded company, developed as a roll-up of smaller landscaping businesses and has been owned at various times in the past by private equity firms including KKR, MDS, and Leonard Green, among others. To illustrate this point, let us consider the landscaping industry.

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The Role of Due Diligence in Successful M&A Transactions

Sun Acquisitions

It enables the acquirer to make informed decisions, negotiate better terms, and potentially avoid costly mistakes. It provides a solid negotiation foundation and ensures the transaction aligns with the acquirer’s strategic goals.

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