When Private Equity Came for the Music Industry
NYT M&A
MARCH 18, 2024
Private equity is cannibalizing the music industry by buying up old hits and pushing them back into our cultural consciousness.
Mergers & Acquisitions Update: A Closer Look at the Impact of the FTC and DOJ’s Proposed HSR Act Filing Reform on Private Equity Firms
Shephard Mullin M&A
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The NPRM would substantially expand both the filing process and substantive antitrust review for Private Equity (“PE”) firms and other investors seeking to clear transactions that trigger the filing requirements of the HSR Act. Associates” of the buyer), thus requiring additional information from private equity funds.
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Who Employs Your Doctor? Increasingly, a Private Equity Firm
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.
Private Equity Is Gutting America — and Getting Away With It
NYT M&A
APRIL 28, 2023
Private equity firms make loads of money when their schemes succeed and lose very little when they fail.
Rival Names David McDonald Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions
Benzinga
JANUARY 9, 2024
McDonald brings a wealth of industry experience to Rival, most recently as director of private equity for Ambassador Enterprises. "His values and dedication to reshaping the built world align perfectly with ours, and we are thrilled for him to join the team."
Serious Medical Errors Rose After Private Equity Firms Bought Hospitals
NYT M&A
DECEMBER 26, 2023
A new study shows an increase in the rate of inpatient complications, including infections and falls, though patients were no more likely to die.
Music Licensing Giant BMI Sells to Private Equity Firm
NYT M&A
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Broadcast Music Inc., one of the major performing rights organizations in the United States, collected $1.57 billion and distributed $1.47 billion for its 2022 fiscal year.
Private Equity Is the New Financial Supermarket
NYT M&A
MARCH 14, 2022
Private-equity firms were once niche players serving big clients. Now they’re trying to be everything to everyone.
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FTC Sues Anesthesia Group Backed by Private Equity, Claiming Antitrust
NYT M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The federal agency claims the company’s practices amount to antitrust activity, a new salvo in the government’s scrutiny of health care consolidation that has led to higher prices.
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Private Equity Is Starting to Share With Workers, Without Taking a Financial Hit
NYT M&A
JANUARY 28, 2024
The buyout giant KKR pioneered a model of granting ownership stakes to employees at portfolio companies. Now it wants the approach to spread.
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IVSC Webinars Series 2023 – Bios
IVSC
JUNE 6, 2023
Previously, Erica was Chief Financial Officer of Carlyle’s Global Credit segment and before that she was responsible for the Fund Management Operations of Carlyle’s Europe based private equity funds, based in Luxembourg and London. Prior to this role Erica led the Real Assets Partnership Accounting team in Washington D.C.
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When Private Equity Came for the Toddler Gyms
NYT M&A
JANUARY 28, 2023
The same playbook that has notched high returns acquiring things like foreclosed homes and highway rest stops is being tested by a family-oriented franchise.
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Proskauer, Polsinelli Leaders Among 8 Joining BakerHostetler
Law 360 M&A
MAY 8, 2023
BakerHostetler has strengthened its Los Angeles office with the addition of eight attorneys, including the former co-head of Proskauer Rose LLP's private equity and mergers & acquisitions group and the former vice chair of Polsinelli PC's securities & corporate finance practice, the firm announced on Monday.
The Kroger-Albertsons Merger Spotlights a Popular Private Equity Tactic
NYT M&A
DECEMBER 17, 2022
Albertsons wants to pay $4 billion to shareholders ahead of its proposed merger with Kroger, a move that would require the already debt-ridden company to borrow $1.5 billion.
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Corporate Energy Partner Carl von Merz Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Houston
Benzinga
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Von Merz represents private equity funds and public and private companies in their equity investments, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures across all sectors, with a particular focus on the upstream, midstream and energy transition sectors. Oil and Gas practice.
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M&A Group Of The Year: Cravath
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 18, 2023
Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP guided data center real estate investment trust CyrusOne in its acquisition by two private equity firms for $15 billion and is aiding Johnson & Johnson in its planned spinoff of its consumer health business, landing it a spot among Law360's Mergers & Acquisitions Groups of the Year.
Exit Planning Takes Priority In Softening Market
Trout CPA
JUNE 16, 2022
As valuations soften amid ongoing market volatility, private equity fund managers are turning to more strategic exit planning. Coming off a year of explosive mergers, acquisitions, and exits in a high-valuation environment, fund managers absorbing inflation and interest rate data may delay exits.
Paramount Agrees to Sell Simon & Schuster to KKR, a Private Equity Firm
NYT M&A
AUGUST 7, 2023
The deal, for $1.62 billion, will put control of a cultural touchstone in the hands of a financial buyer.
Acquisitions Often Fail. So Are They Worth the Risk?
M&A Leadership Council
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The Art of M&A® / Strategy An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Sixth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Research shows that a significant percentage of acquisitions “fail” in some way. In the worst-case scenario, it could all but foreclose access to the equity markets.
Thomas Lee, Private Equity Pioneer, Is Dead at 78
NYT M&A
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The financier, who called himself Tomcat, was an early buyout enthusiast.
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Kevin Hart’s Media Company Sells $100 Million Stake to Private Equity
NYT M&A
APRIL 26, 2022
The deal with Abry Partners is the latest example of private equity’s pushing into Hollywood to cash in on the demand for streaming shows.
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Net Debt Bridge – Concept and Formula Explained
Valutico
MARCH 12, 2024
Enterprise Value (EV) is the total value of a company, considering both its debt and equity. Equity Value (EQV) represents the value attributable to the company’s shareholders. EV considers both debt and equity, whereas EQV focuses solely on the value attributable to shareholders. What is the net debt bridge?
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Nielsen, TV Ratings Giant, Agrees to $16 Billion Private Equity Takeover
NYT M&A
MARCH 29, 2022
The company known for TV ratings has faced pressure from media platforms and advertisers to more accurately include digital audiences.
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A Force in Hollywood’s Private-Equity Boom Adds a Spanish-Language Company
NYT M&A
MAY 23, 2022
Candle Media, run by former Disney executives, is buying Exile, which has deals to produce shows for Netflix, HBO and Amazon Prime.
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Do's and Don'ts of Post-Merger Pay Environments
M&A Leadership Council
AUGUST 1, 2023
The Art of M&A® / Integration: Harmonization of Post-Merger Compensation Plans An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Editor’s Note: A growing number of M&A professionals are pursuing the Certified M&A Specialist , or CMAS ® credential.
Twitter Fined in Privacy Settlement, as Musk Commits More Equity for Deal
NYT M&A
MAY 25, 2022
Twitter did not do enough to tell its users that the personal data it had collected was used partly to help marketers target ads, the F.T.C. and Justice Department said.
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Book Review: ‘Plunder,’ by Brendan Ballou; ‘These Are the Plunderers,’ by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner
NYT M&A
JUNE 21, 2023
Two new books offer harsh assessments of private equity firms that specializes in buying up companies only to saddle them with debt and squeeze them for profits.
Ryan Reynolds Invests in Alpine F1 Team
NYT M&A
JUNE 25, 2023
The actor Ryan Reynolds, the private equity firm RedBird Capital and Otro Capital are among the investors taking a stake in Renault’s Alpine team.
REAG’s Jaclyn Ring Continues to Raise the Bar for Excellence in M&A
Scott Mashuda
MARCH 6, 2024
Lifetime Achievement Award : The esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Jack Glover of Incline Equity Partners in recognition of his remarkable contributions and longstanding commitment to the field of M&A. Deal of the Year Award (Over $50M) : Evoqua Water Technologies Corp.
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The Risks Hidden in Public Pension Funds
NYT M&A
AUGUST 4, 2023
Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our columnist says.
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Minimizing Merger & Acquisition Advisors Compliance Risk
Burch & Co.
JUNE 3, 2016
Most professionals that work in the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) industry are aware that we live in an ever changing regulatory environment. Investment Bankers, M&A Advisors, and Private Equity Group professionals have regulatory hurdles whether these individuals are registered with FINRA or not.
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Appraiser Newsroom - Untitled Article
Appraiser Newsroom
MARCH 20, 2024
Josh Putnam | Ernst & Young LLP Business valuation professional with extensive experience in the valuation of the business enterprise, equity and intangible assets. Industry sectors include Media & Entertainment, Retail and Consumer Products and Private Equity. mergers, acquisitions), litigation and arbitration.
Making M&A Your Superpower: Success with REAG
Scott Mashuda
MARCH 25, 2024
About REAG REAG specializes in Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Capital Market Advisory in the Lower Middle Market, offering expertise in mergers, acquisitions, business valuations, strategic ownership planning, and private capital markets advisory.
Paramount Nears Announcement for Simon & Schuster Deal
NYT M&A
AUGUST 6, 2023
The deal with KKR, a private equity firm, is said to be valued at roughly $1.62 billion, and could be announced as soon as Monday.
Musk Says He Has the Means to Buy Twitter, but Investors Aren’t So Sure
NYT M&A
APRIL 14, 2022
Elon Musk could pledge his Tesla shares, borrow from banks or team up with private equity to raise the funds. Each option comes with caveats.
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REAG is the Title Partner of EPI’s 2024 Exit Planning Institute Summit
Scott Mashuda
DECEMBER 13, 2023
To register to attend and learn more, visit: [link] About REAG Based in Cleveland, OH, REAG specializes in lower-middle market investment banking, offering expertise in mergers, acquisitions, business valuations, strategic ownership planning, and private capital markets advisory.
The Big Number: $1.62 Billion
NYT M&A
AUGUST 11, 2023
The deal will put control of a cultural touchstone in the hands of a private equity firm
Strategic Insights: Valuing Assets in Complicated Deals
RNC
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Company valuation is a crucial component that can make or break a deal in the dynamic world of mergers, acquisitions, and other complex financial transactions. Accurate asset valuation is essential for determining a company’s value, as well as for ensuring that all parties involved benefit from a just and equitable resolution.
Elon Musk secures $46.5bn to fund possible hostile bid for Twitter
The Guardian M&A
APRIL 21, 2022
On top of that equity, Musk is raising a further $12.5bn for the offer via a margin loan secured against his shares in Tesla, the electric carmaker that he runs as CEO. Morgan Stanley, the US investment bank, is leading a group of financial institutions providing $13bn in debt financing.
When Does Due Diligence Begin and Who Conducts It?
M&A Leadership Council
JUNE 14, 2023
The Art of M&A / Due Diligence An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Editor’s Note: A growing number of M&A professionals are pursuing the Certified M&A Specialist, or CMAS™ credential. Lajoux, Alexandra Reed with Capital Expert Services.
Divestitures & Carve-Outs: Top 4 Real-World Truths
M&A Leadership Council
MARCH 1, 2024
And as more companies embrace the “portfolio-managed enterprise” model, divestitures will play a more central role in these value-driven organizations, much as they do in today’s private equity firms. Use the same rigorous planning and best practices that you would for an acquisition.
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Overview of Business Valuation
Equilest
JANUARY 6, 2022
Valuation has become pervasive, i.e., whether the valuation is imperative during the beginning of business, growth, merger, acquisitions, winding-up, etc. One of the business valuation tools one can adopt to fill the gap is business valuation software, such as equities, which you can try for free. To try for free - click here.
Benchmark International (Still) Ranked #1 Sell-Side, Privately Owned M&A Advisors In The World By Pitchbook Global League Tables
Benchmark Report
AUGUST 22, 2022
PitchBook is a leading SaaS company that delivers data, research, and technology that covers private capital markets, including venture capital, private equity, and M&A transactions. We look forward to what the future holds for us.".
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The Consumer Retail Investment Banking Group: King of the Generalists?
Brian DeChesare
APRIL 6, 2022
Consumer Retail Investment Banking Definition: In consumer retail IB, bankers advise companies in the consumer staples, consumer discretionary, and retail industries on raising debt and equity and completing mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring/bankruptcy deals. But deal flow is also very dependent on your vertical.
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