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Delaware Bankruptcy Court Ruling on $7.2B Claim Affects Fraudulent Transfer Defense, Valuation Litigation

JD Supra: Mergers

In a decision likely to have a knock-on effect for future fraudulent transfer defense and valuation litigation, the Delaware bankruptcy court recently ruled that the price agreed in the sale of an oil and gas company closed by market participants represents the reasonably equivalent value for the assets being sold and is more reliable evidence of value (..)

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Distressed sales likely to rise in Europe’s troubled real estate sector

JD Supra: Mergers

Industry players are dealing with a confluence of stubbornly high interest rates, falling valuations, rising energy and construction costs, and increasingly expensive financing. The European real estate sector is enduring a period of turbulence not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. By: White & Case LLP

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PE firm PartnerOne paid $28M for HeadSpin, a fraction of its $1.1B valuation set by ICONIQ and Dell Technologies Capital

TechCrunch: M&A

The fire sale was reported by TechCrunch last week. Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 million for HeadSpin, a mobile app testing startup whose founder was sentenced for fraud earlier this year, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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New Relic’s sale tells us much about the value of middling growth today

TechCrunch: M&A

The deal is interesting because of its size, but we’re more interested in the insight it provides on the current state of the tech landscape as it pertains to valuations. New Relic’s $87-per-share sale price gives it a valuation that’s less than seven times its current run-rate revenue.

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AI-Powered Valuation: How AI is Revolutionizing the M&A Process with Simon Leroux

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E237: AI-Powered Valuation: How AI is Revolutionizing the M&A Process with Simon Leroux - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Simon Leroux is a seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO and Founder of Optionality, an AI-driven platform focused on the mergers and acquisitions space.

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Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure

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E246: Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Lane Carrick is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with extensive experience spanning multiple industries and transaction levels. Proper valuation and advisory are essential.

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The IP Landmine That Can Kill Your Startup’s Exit: Avoiding Common Ownership Pitfalls

JD Supra: Mergers

Unclear intellectual property (IP) ownership can pose significant challenges for startups, especially during a sale process (i.e., Investors and buyers meticulously examine the chain of title for IP assets, and any ambiguity can lead to deal delays, reduced valuations, or even failed transactions when the IP is a key component of the deal.

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