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Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 10, 2022
A wide range of research examines the market for CEOs and executive mobility in public companies while largely ignoring the market for CEOs in private equity funded companies. We augment the work on public company CEOs by studying the market for CEOs among larger U.S. times on its equity investment.
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NYT M&A
JULY 10, 2023
A new study finds that private equity firms own more than half of all specialists in certain U.S. markets.
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Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Institutional investors and private equity firms can implement some basic but crucial best practices to measure progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 14, 2022
Dry powder is partially fueling these transactions as private equity firms compete to buy the best companies at the best prices, pushing them to look at the public markets for inspiration.
Benchmark Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Louis-based private equity firm Compass Group Equity Partners. These meetings followed a uniquely short 15-day marketing campaign in which over 400 potential acquirers were approached. “In Benchmark International has successfully brokered the sale of Wilnat, Inc. doing business as KGM) to St.
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
As private equity firms enhance their approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion, many still struggle to close important parity gaps.
Financial Times M&A
JULY 24, 2022
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund will also buy stake after market turmoil made a listing or external sale more difficult
Value Scout
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Private equity firms provide meaningful investment capital to growth-oriented businesses. Unlike venture capital firms, they do not invest primarily in start-ups. Businesses seeking expansion, change of investors, or even exit may benefit from private equity firms.
Scott Mashuda
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Federal Reserve’s recent monetary easing 75-basis-points in rate cuts with more cuts expected has created an unprecedented opportunity in lower middle market M&A. This shift from inflation-fighting to growth stimulus has fundamentally altered market dynamics, putting sellers firmly in control.
Global Finance
APRIL 6, 2025
Faced with low yields, insurers are deepening ties with private equity and asset managers, turning to alternative investments amid regulatory headwinds. Now insurers are embracing alternative investments like private debt, infrastructure, and real estateoften partnering with asset managers and private equity firms to boost yields.
Brian DeChesare
OCTOBER 12, 2022
If you search for “how to start a private equity firm” online, you’ll find results that range from useless to tangentially useful to occasional nuggets of real wisdom. Starting a private equity firm is a bad decision for ~95% of people who work in the finance industry. How Does It Work?
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 16, 2024
Lenders are considering their options at Pluralsight, a distressed company owned by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners
Benchmark Report
JANUARY 24, 2022
Private equity transactions on a global scale returned to form in 2021 following the challenges posed by the pandemic, with private equity firms deploying record amounts of dry powder held as they looked to invest cash accumulated during the pandemic. These include:
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Viking Mergers
APRIL 29, 2022
To some, the topic of selling to private equity groups does not stir positive feelings. The reality is that for midsize, and even small, midsize businesses, these are not the predatory transactions you’ve heard about, and there can be significant benefits to selling part or all of your company ownership to a private equity group.
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Scott Mashuda
APRIL 22, 2025
For CEPAs (Certified Exit Planning Advisors ) working with clients in the lower middle market, understanding this evolving landscape is crucial to providing effective guidance through the Value Acceleration Methodology process. The Role of CEPAs in Value Acceleration Successful exits in the lower middle market require extensive preparation.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 6, 2022
Bebchuk and Roberto Tallarita (discussed on the Forum here ); Companies Should Maximize Shareholder Welfare Not Market Value by Oliver Hart and Luigi Zingales (discussed on the Forum here ); Reconciling Fiduciary Duty and Social Conscience: The Law and Economics of ESG Investing by a Trustee by Max M.
The Guardian M&A
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Apollo has until 22 March to announce a firm intention to make a takeover offer or walk away The Aberdeen-based energy services and consulting firm John Wood Group has rejected three takeover approaches from Apollo Global Management, in the latest private equity raid on a UK company.
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 22, 2023
Private equity firms and institutional investors have intensified their focus on gender and ethnic diversity, but the road ahead remains long.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Private equity firm makes move into fast-growing direct lending market with acquisition of MV Credit
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 20, 2022
European private equity firm acquires stakes in two leading insurers for $1.4bn
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Private equity firm teams up with sovereign wealth funds in buyout of US conglomerate’s climate tech arm
Brian DeChesare
MAY 15, 2024
Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life?
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Global Finance
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The US IPO market is seeing renewed momentum as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with investors and analysts eyeing potential opportunities ahead. This resurgence follows a prolonged period of stagnation, sparking confidence that the market is turning a corner. “In Valuations today are more grounded in reality,” said Ritter.
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Brian DeChesare
MARCH 13, 2024
Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. Others would counter that growth equity’s rapid ascent was mostly due to the easy money that persisted between 2008 and 2021. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?
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Financial Times M&A
JUNE 22, 2022
US lawmakers warn a deal with private equity firm could ‘shallow out’ market already gripped by critical shortages
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Private equity firms have been forced to sell slices of their businesses as higher interest rates have hit the IPO market
Brian DeChesare
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Sell-Side Definition: In the finance industry, “buy-side firms” raise money from institutions and wealthy individuals and invest on their behalf, profiting from management fees, performance fees, or both; “sell-side firms” earn money from commissions charged to facilitate deals and to sell, market, and trade equity, debt, and other securities.
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Global Finance
APRIL 7, 2025
Serie A, B, and C teams are all in play as private equity firms join the mad rush to buy a dwindling number of assets. But whats getting the ball rolling this time is major backing from US-based private equity (PE) investors. Such talk of modernizing Italys old yet venerable sports facilities is nothing new.
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Benzinga
APRIL 4, 2022
who has been credited for coining the business term "market share" Originally called the AC Nielsen Company, it was the first company to offer market research. Nielsen's retail index, the first of its kind, allowed companies to determine their 'share' of the market. Nielsen Sr.,
Benzinga
MAY 25, 2022
Bidders seeking to acquire Kohl's Corp (NYSE: KSS ) are likely to make offers lower than their initial ones to reflect the market downturn, Reuters reported. The potential purchasers, including private equity firm Sycamore Partners, brand holding firm Franchise Group, J.C.
Brian DeChesare
JULY 31, 2024
If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?
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The Guardian M&A
MARCH 24, 2022
Competition and Markets Authority says deal could lead to higher costs for motorists in 121 areas of Britain Fuel prices, already at record levels , could be pushed higher in 121 locations across the UK as a result of the £7bn takeover of Morrisons by a US private equity firm, the consumer watchdog has said.
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Workiva Inc (NYSE: WK ), a cloud application provider for reporting and compliance, attracted takeover interest from private equity firms. Thoma Bravo and TPG are among firms that have held financing discussions with direct lenders to support a potential transaction, Bloomberg reports. billion before.
Brian DeChesare
JANUARY 24, 2024
Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. So, you can think of this example and tutorial as “Growth Equity Case Study: The Final Form.” They over-complicated the financial model (e.g.,
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The Guardian M&A
MAY 3, 2022
US private equity group Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is seeking approval for deal from competition regulator The new owner of Morrisons has offered to sell 87 petrol station forecourts in an effort to gain the competition watchdog’s approval for its £7bn takeover of the UK’s fourth largest supermarket. Continue reading.
Benzinga
JUNE 2, 2025
"This partnership enhances our European capabilities and moves us closer to our goal of being the premier global investment bank for the middle market. Combined, Stifel and Bryan Garnier have led more than 500 European technology and healthcare transactions since 2020, including advisory, sponsor-led M&A, equity, and debt deals.
Sun Acquisitions
JANUARY 8, 2025
This is music to the ears of strategic acquirers and private equity firms. If you have proprietary technologies, an especially strong client base or any other differentiating factor, this should be highlighted as you prepare to market your business. Skilled negotiators ensure you get the best possible terms.
Scott Mashuda
OCTOBER 23, 2024
There is increased excitement for founders and owners in the lower middle market as this rate is set to stimulate economic activity and create more favorable conditions for business transactions. Lower Middle Market Resilience: Opportunities Amid Shifting Dynamics The M&A landscape has undergone significant shifts since 2020.
Value Scout
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
It involves the partial sale of the company to private equity firms or venture capitalists. Recapitalization helps stabilize the capital structure of a company by restructuring its equity and debt. Related: Company Succession: The Private Equity Option.
Brian DeChesare
AUGUST 16, 2023
As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.”
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John Jenkins
APRIL 17, 2023
Not surprisingly, this environment has caused private equity firms to find ways to bridge valuation gaps in order to get deals done. The macroeconomic headwinds that dealmakers faced in 2022 have carried over into this year, and the recent unpleasantness in the banking sector threatens to make deal financing terms even tighter.
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Brian DeChesare
MAY 17, 2023
Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. Over the past few decades, technology private equity has gone from “barely existing” to representing the largest single sector in PE by both deal value and deal count. Why Did PE Firms Start Buying Tech Companies?
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Valutico
MAY 19, 2025
The core idea behind relative valuation is to estimate a company’s value by comparing it to similar companies based on how the market prices their financial metrics. EV typically includes Market Capitalization, Debt, Minority Interest, and Preferred Equity, minus Cash & Cash Equivalents. What is EV/EBITDA?
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Global Finance
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Private equity firms seek operational opportunities. While the NFL is opening up to private equity investment, there are stringent rules in the NBA and the NHL around owning minority stakes. GF: So, where else in the sports ecosystem can private equity firms find opportunity?
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