Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

For the investment banking industry, 2024 was a time of tempered optimism and guarded anticipation. Market participants entered the year hoping for a robust revival in M&A, IPO, and debt financing activities. The market was, in many ways, still grappling with the hangover from the previous years stagnation.

Banking

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 21, 2023

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Debt Financing

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Widely held concerns about inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession combined to slow debt financing and deal activity in the first half of 2023. Borrowers deferred new debt deals, delayed planned refinancings, and paused major corporate transactions while waiting for interest rates to top out. more…)

Finance

Lighter Capital

JULY 20, 2023

While a well-capitalized venture with several million dollars in the bank can behave like a large, established company from the jump, a bootstrapped startup has to manage cash more carefully, growing at a rate they can afford and control. Why do startups use debt financing? It’s best to start with the basics.

Debt Financing

Benzinga

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The postponement of the trial date gives Musk more time to get the financing together, Black said. Financial companies, including big Wall Street banks, are under pressure amid market uncertainties precipitated by a rising rate environment.

Debt Financing

Brian DeChesare

JULY 5, 2023

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Banking

Benchmark Report

MARCH 15, 2022

Capital markets drive capital to areas of innovation and positive growth, creating jobs and fueling economies. In the US, capital markets fund 73% of all economic activity. This takes the form of equity and debt financing of non-financial companies.

Debt Financing

Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The decisions from the court on those preliminary matters, as well as the arguments raised by legal counsel, offer some valuable lessons for sellers considering sale transactions that require debt financing, and may motivate sellers to re-evaluate certain provisions and remedies that have become customary in those transactions.

Debt Financing

Law 360 M&A

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Given the growth of private debt funds, new entrants in the market and equity markets remaining sluggish, more borrowers are turning to venture debt financing, with long-standing venture funds offering flexibility and expertise without the risks of larger banks, says Jennifer Post at Thompson Coburn.

Equity

Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 30, 2024

fair value accounting) affect equity markets, it remains largely unexplored in debt markets. In a forthcoming article in the Journal of Accounting and Economics , we study the consequences of accounting quality for debt contracting when banks compete to extend loans.

Banking

Benchmark Report

JULY 1, 2022

First, the financing needs to be raised with consideration of the company's operating cash flows. For example, if the business uses debt financing, it should have sufficient funds to cover the interest and repay the debt.

Debt Financing

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Growth and Expansion: If your primary objective is to expand your business and penetrate new markets, your financial strategy should reflect this ambition. Consider options such as raising capital through equity financing or securing a bank loan to fund your expansion plans.

Debt Financing

Scott Mashuda

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This pivot from an inflation-focused stance to one prioritizing employment has opened up a world of opportunities, particularly in the lower middle market. This sentiment, coupled with the rate cuts, sets the stage for a potentially vibrant acquisition market.

Finance

Reynolds Holding

JUNE 11, 2024

I’d like to welcome you—the nearly 120 members of the “Class of 2024” attending the SEC’s International Institute on Securities Market Growth and Development. You’re investing in your own human capital, taking time out of your busy lives, and learning about our securities markets, U.S. Capital Markets First, the U.S.

Marketability

Reynolds Holding

MAY 29, 2024

Since the global financial crisis of 2007-2008, the corporate finance markets have been dramatically transformed. Most notable has been the rise of non-traditional providers of debt finance such as private credit funds, which now aggressively compete with traditional finance providers like commercial banks.

Corporate Finance

Brian DeChesare

MARCH 13, 2024

Debt financing is much more common, and the GE firm is often the first institutional investor. From a career perspective , growth equity appealed to many bankers and consultants who didn’t want to be “pigeonholed” in venture capital (limited exit opportunities) or suffer through “banking hours” once again in private equity.

Equity

Lighter Capital

AUGUST 10, 2023

Calculating your startup’s burn rate Your cash burn rate shows how quickly your business is spending the cash it has in the bank (your current cash balance). To calculate your runway, simply divide your current cash by your burn rate: Runway (in months) = Current cash balance ÷ Net burn Example Your startup has $1 million in the bank.

Start-ups

Reynolds Holding

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Over recent decades, and especially since the 2007-2008 global financial crisis (GFC), the corporate finance markets have changed considerably. First, there is more corporate debt now than ever. Second, fuelled by post-GFC banking regulation (e.g., Second, fuelled by post-GFC banking regulation (e.g.,

Equity

The Mentor Group

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Sellers often seller-finance a portion of the purchase price, especially to fill the void when bank credit is lacking. This seller financing is at a market level return, usually plus warrants. Company gets full tax deduction of interest and principal for outside institution debt financing the purchase.

Debt Financing

Lighter Capital

APRIL 17, 2024

This market imbalance has produced one of the most investor-friendly environments we’ve seen since 2010. Even in a challenging funding market, startups still need capital to extend runway and maintain momentum, and to invest in scaled growth. Stagnation is simply not an option. SBA 7(a) loans , for example, max out at $5 million.

Equity

Lighter Capital

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Whether your startup just launched, has been in the market for a few years, or has grown to millions in sales, at some point, it will need funding to accelerate growth. Negotiating a high valuation in an equity raise has always been more favorable for startups with sizable market potential. repayment cap.

Finance

Valutico

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For central banks like the Federal Reserve, it helps control the economy. They set this rate to affect how much money moves through banks and influences short-term interest rates. We are going to focus on how discount rates are used in the context of investment, rather than in the context of central banks.

Discounted Cash Flow

Class VI Partner

AUGUST 4, 2022

The (Likely) Recession and M&A Inflation, rising interest rates, geopolitical conflicts, and continued supply chain constraints have taken their toll on the public markets. The question is especially pertinent on the heels of a record year in the M&A market. What About Lenders?

EBITDA

Benzinga

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As two partner-centric organizations, the combination of Sophos and Secureworks will enable the combined company to expand its market presence to create greater value within the channel and strengthen the overall security community. Secureworks offers an innovative, market-leading solution with their Taegis XDR platform.

Technology

Reynolds Holding

MAY 16, 2024

Technology is transforming finance through the marketing, packaging, and selling of products to the investing public. It’s transforming how finance is done—how the back-office operates, including how securities are bought and sold. debt capital markets facilitate 75 percent of debt financing of non-financial corporations.

Treasury

Simply Treasury

AUGUST 2, 2022

The idea is not new to encourage companies to increase their capitalization and reduce their bank debt (partly through more recourse to the capital market - CMU project). This disincentive is intended to reduce the attractiveness of debt financing, regardless of its origin. A very simple approach indeed.

Equity

Benzinga

APRIL 1, 2024

James Lawson, CEO of AdTheorent, said, "The transaction validates the actions and investments we have made to best position AdTheorent in our target markets since becoming a public company two years ago. Fully committed debt financing in support of the transaction is being provided by Royal Bank of Canada.

Private Equity Firm

Benzinga

AUGUST 1, 2024

The transaction is expected to be financed with a combination of committed debt financing and equity from investment funds affiliated with TowerBrook and CD&R. In addition, Deutsche Bank and Royal Bank of Canada have committed to provide financing for the transaction, and Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

Private Equity Firm

Scott Mashuda

JUNE 6, 2024

This can include valuation comparables , industry data, or market insights. These capital stack considerations can be broken down into actionable steps within the 90-day sprint cycles, for example: Sprint 1: Assess current capital structure, debt positions, and equity holdings. Sprint 3: Explore debt financing options.

Debt Financing

Reynolds Holding

JUNE 13, 2024

After the 1929 market crash, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the first of the federal securities laws in 1933. The SEC was created to ensure that the markets worked free of fraud and manipulation—and that investment advisers carried their duties to the clients they advised. capital markets are the deepest, most liquid in the world.

Technology

Benzinga

AUGUST 1, 2024

The combined platform will cover 50+ markets and reach over 2 billion consumers per month. The transaction reflects the opportunity to revolutionize the advertising landscape by offering a scaled platform that connects direct supply with direct demand, nurturing audiences and optimizing marketing results from discovery to purchase.

Debt Financing

Reynolds Holding

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a new paper, I use an empirical case study to find that unlike its namesake of a bank run, the risk that a partner run will pose a systemic threat to the legal profession on an institutional level is likely negligible. The rest work mostly as senior counsel in an AmLaw 100 firm, started their own law firms, or are retired or deceased.

Private Equity Firm

Benzinga

JULY 26, 2023

The Transaction provides diversification with no single end market contributing more than approximately a third of adjusted EBIT. Robust Growth Prospects with Strong Backlog: Operations in Western Australia and Queensland serve as a growth pillar given the large and diverse resource markets combined with a mining friendly jurisdiction.

EBIT

Valutico

APRIL 17, 2023

The WACC formula derives the current cost of each form of finance, starting with the risk-free rate, the expected return on equity, and the costs associated with debt financing. You then weigh each source by its relative importance in terms of debt or equity. indicates a stock that is more volatile than the market.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

Valutico

APRIL 17, 2023

The WACC formula derives the current cost of each form of finance, starting with the risk-free rate, the expected return on equity, and the costs associated with debt financing. You then weigh each source by its relative importance in terms of debt or equity. indicates a stock that is more volatile than the market.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

Valutico

APRIL 12, 2023

The WACC formula derives the current cost of each form of finance, starting with the risk-free rate, the expected return on equity, and the costs associated with debt financing. You then weigh each source by its relative importance in terms of debt or equity. indicates a stock that is more volatile than the market.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

Lighter Capital

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Whether your startup just launched, has been in the market for a few years, or has grown to millions in sales, at some point, it will need funding to accelerate growth. Negotiating a high valuation in an equity raise has always been more favorable for startups with sizable market potential. Example: 2. repayment cap.

Finance