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Myths vs. Facts: What Do Private Equity Firms Do?

Viking Mergers

If you have ever looked into selling a business, you may have learned that there are many types of buyers and deal structures, from employee buyouts, strategic acquisitions, to private equity firms. We have noticed many misconceptions about a particular kind of buyer: the private equity firm.

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Educating Buyers and Sellers: Fostering a Deeper Understanding of Various Financing Models in Business Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, understanding the intricacies of various financing models is not just advantageous – it’s imperative. This article delves into educating buyers and sellers about financing models in business acquisitions. In business acquisitions, the adage “knowledge is power” holds.

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Blackstone braves frigid debt financing market with $14bn Emerson unit deal

Financial Times M&A

Private equity firm teams up with sovereign wealth funds in buyout of US conglomerate’s climate tech arm

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Activist Hedge Funds: The Superhero Offspring of Private Equity Firms and Normal Hedge Funds?

Brian DeChesare

If you’re thinking about exit opportunities and can’t decide between private equity and hedge funds , activist hedge funds might be your solution. Similar to private equity firms, they operate on longer time frames, influence companies’ operations and finances, and might catalyze major changes, such as spin-offs or acquisitions.

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Carlyle’s investment in healthcare analytics company Cotiviti falls apart

Financial Times M&A

Decision takes Wall Street by surprise after private equity firm lined up billions in financing to buy a 50% stake

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Moore Kingston Smith advises Roycian on McAndrew Martin acquisition

Accountancy Today

Moore Kingston Smith Corporate Finance has advised Roycian on the £7m Management Buyout (MBO) of McAndrew Martin, an award-winning, independent multi-disciplinary design firm with projects in the UK, and a rapidly growing presence in international markets.

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Outlook for M&A and Shareholder Activism in 2024

Harvard Corporate Governance

It was the first year since 2013 that the M&A market failed to hit the $3 trillion value mark, with continued reduced deal activity from private equity firms, which spent 36% less on acquisitions than in 2022. The M&A Environment in 2024 Global deal value in 2023 fell to the lowest level seen in a decade. In the U.S.,