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Delaware Court Of Chancery Finds That Controller Sale Of Company Did Not Harm Minority Interests

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 7, 2025, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a post-trial decision in favor of defendant, a private equity fund (the Fund), finding that the Funds sale of a portfolio company (the Company) was protected by the business judgment rule and did not harm the interests of minority stockholders.

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Insider report: The stocks with the biggest recent sales by executives include QuantumScape, BlackRock and Goldman

CNBC: Investing

Company insiders at BlackRock , QuantumScape and Goldman Sachs were among those who filed some notable stock sales with the U.S. However, reasons for the sales may vary. Here are some of the biggest sales from the last week: BlackRock BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sold 26,900 shares at an average price of around $1,120 a share.

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Private Equity’s Plan B: Navigating the Exit Drought with Continuation Funds

JD Supra: Mergers

In a typical bull market, private equity sponsors exit out of portfolio assets through IPOs, strategic sales and sponsor-to-sponsor buyouts. But the 2025 deal market has proven to be neither typical nor robust. By: Farrell Fritz, P.C.

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Buy these five stocks ahead of earnings, Morgan Stanley says

CNBC: Investing

"We expect improvement in sales and continue to favor its solid business model and return visibility" analyst Lillian Lou wrote ahead of earnings in early August. Yum China "We expect improvement in sales and continue to favor its solid business model and return visibility.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Richardson Saw & Lawnmower in its Sale to Graycliff Partners

Focus Investment Banking

Graycliff Partners is excited to add another impressive platform company to the firm’s growing portfolio,” commented Taylor Catarozoli, Managing Director at GCP Ascend. “We We believe that Richardson Saw & Lawnmower’s product and service offering are truly differentiators in the outdoor power equipment market.

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The 3Gs – What Comes After the Deal Closes

Beyond M&A

Within three months, their investor praised them as “the most investor-ready business in the portfolio.” Example: A Series B SaaS team replaced their founder-led sales process with a repeatable playbook, including CRM rebuild, sales enablement, and cohort-based onboarding. Little did they know… 📌 2.

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How to Structure a Business Sale: Asset vs. Stock Transactions Explained

Lake Country Advisors

Most business sales fall into one of two categories: asset sales or stock sales. Asset Sales vs. Stock Sales – What’s the Difference? Understanding the difference between asset and stock sales can help you avoid surprises and build a smoother, more strategic transaction.