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. companies (enterprise value greater than $1 billion) purchased by private equity firms between 2010 and 2016. times on its equity investment.

Equity 262

Equity Marketability Private Equity Firm Enterprise Value 262

Law 360 M&A

MARCH 5, 2024

As a stable asset class that has fared well amid economic uncertainty, music catalogs have attracted much attention from both private equity firms and music industry corporations that are attuned to increasingly lucrative royalty fees and spikes in music streaming.

Private Equity Firm 96

Private Equity Firm Equity 96

Viking Mergers

MAY 11, 2022

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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Private Equity Firm Equity Venture Capital Fund Finance 130

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. Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity.

Equity 90

Equity Start-ups Marketability Banking 90

Reynolds Holding

APRIL 16, 2024

For most of its history, the private equity industry was largely left alone by securities regulators. A basic assumption underlying this approach was that private equity fund investors are sophisticated and should therefore be able to engage in effective private ordering without outside assistance.

Equity 59

Equity Start-ups Marketability 59

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.

Equity 130

Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 130

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 16, 2022

The SEC recently published a proposed rule (the “Proposal”) that would impose unprecedented mandatory disclosure obligations and various other forms of intervention in the private funds industry. [1] 1] On April 21, 2022, I filed a comment letter in response to the Proposal. [2] My comment letter has four primary objectives.

Equity 201

Equity Marketability 201

The Guardian M&A

JUNE 9, 2022

Mukesh Ambani teams up with US private equity fund, with Walgreens expected to retain minority stake The Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries has teamed up with the US private equity fund Apollo Global Management to make a £5bn bid for the UK’s Boots chain.

Equity 94

Equity 94

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 14, 2022

Twenty-six public companies have gone private this year as of mid-May, totaling more than $121 billion in value. 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. Assess the Opportunity.

Private Equity Firm 248

Private Equity Firm Compliance Equity Marketability 248

Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA The Dodd-Frank Act, passed in 2010, directed the SEC to tighten the reins on private equity and hedge fund advisers by setting up a monitoring and reporting system. On the other hand, it is hard to know how much to trust industry members’ cost estimates. Strine, Jr. more…)

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Compliance Equity 263

Reynolds Holding

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

billion related to matters involving the healthcare industry. Continuing a years-long trend, Boynton ended by “emphasiz[ing] the department’s commitment to holding accountable third parties that cause the submissionof false claims,” including “private equity firms.” can play positive roles in the healthcare industry.”

Equity 45

Equity Private Equity Firm Compliance 45

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 11, 2022

In response to the 2008 financial crisis, Congress mandated the SEC and CFTC (the Commissions) to establish, after consultation with FSOC, reporting requirements for advisers to private funds. In the decade since, regulators have gained vital insight with respect to private funds through Form PF. more…).

Equity 204

Equity 204

Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For a variety of reasons, 2022 has been a challenging year in the market and particularly within the industries that are traditionally heaviest in terms of public offerings ¾ biotech and high tech. This article focuses on understanding practices related to equity awards made at or around IPO.

Equity 140

Equity Marketability 140

Law 360 M&A

MARCH 25, 2024

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is representing Ingersoll Rand on a new agreement to buy ILC Dover from private equity firm New Mountain Capital for more than $2.3 billion, part of Ingersoll's plan to bolster its life sciences business, the industrial products company said Monday.

Private Equity Firm 52

Private Equity Firm Equity 52

IVSC

JUNE 14, 2023

Jennifer Samarco Vice President, Investment Finance & Valuations, OMERS Jennifer is currently a Director with the OMERS private investment finance team, having joined in October 2017. She leads a team responsible for the valuation of the infrastructure and private equity asset classes. GAAP fair value guidelines.

Intangible Assets 130

Intangible Assets Corporate Finance Finance Equity 130

Financial Times M&A

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Decision to divide TIM and sell network to private equity group KKR may foster consolidation in a fragmented industry

Equity 84

Equity 84

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 11, 2024

Patrick Industries Inc., a component solutions provider for the outdoor enthusiast and housing markets, announced on Thursday that it has agreed to buy Kirkland & Ellis LLP-advised Sportech LLC from private equity shop Monomoy Capital, also advised by Kirkland, for roughly $315 million.

Equity 75

Equity Marketability 75

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sweden-based private equity group EQT announced on Tuesday its largest-ever fundraising with €22 billion ($24 billion) in total commitments for its flagship EQT X fund. Per Franzén , EQT head of private capital Europe and North America, said: “We remain focused on backing and futureproofing companies.

Equity 52

Equity Technology Marketability 52

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The private equity environment has changed. These were the findings at a conference for the private equity industry in June 2023 and are likely to remain the PE investment themes of 2024, according to Beringer Capital , a PE firm based in Toronto, Canada.

Equity 52

Equity Banking Finance Marketability 52

Benzinga

DECEMBER 13, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electric Sheep , who is creating the first large-scale outdoor maintenance company powered by artificial intelligence and robotics, announced today two new acquisitions of landscaping businesses – Westar Landscaping and Caliscapes.

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Covariance Equity 40

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 6, 2022

It is hardly news that ESG investing is a significant aspect of the asset management industry. 1] However, it remains a challenge for issuers, asset managers, regulators and other industry participants to determine whether a particular business, industry, or product promotes or is harmful to ESG considerations.

Private Equity Firm 205

Private Equity Firm Equity Marketability 205

Harvard Corporate Governance

JULY 21, 2023

Lee, and Ari Weinberg, KPMG LLP, on Monday, July 17, 2023 Tags: Board composition , board effectiveness , Board leadership , Board of Directors , equity , Executive Compensation , stakeholder engagement Law and Stock Market Development in the UK Over Time: An Uneasy Match Posted by Brian R. Allen, Patrick A.

Equity 188

Equity Marketability Banking 188

Benzinga

MAY 1, 2023

SPX Technologies Inc (NYSE: SPXC ) has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase ASPEQ Heating Group from a private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners. Under the terms of the agreement, SPXC will purchase ASPEQ and certain tax attributes for $418 million in cash.

Private Equity Firm 98

Private Equity Firm Technology Equity 98

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. Deal volume was also staggering, showing a 60% increase year-on-year.

Equity 98

Equity Private Equity Firm Marketability 98

Law 360 M&A

JANUARY 4, 2024

White & Case LLP announced Thursday that it has hired a former Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP partner to serve as co-head of its global private equity industry group.

Equity 52

Equity 52

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 16, 2023

In recent months, the life sciences industry has seen the reemergence of contingent value rights, or CVRs, in public company acquisitions as a way to bridge a valuation gap between buyers and sellers. Executive Summary This study addresses CVRs, the public M&A analog to the earnout used in private deals, which can be price-driven (e.g.,

Equity 151

Equity Marketability 151

Financial Times M&A

APRIL 2, 2023

US private equity group has backing of Industrials Reit board for £700mn deal

Equity 98

Equity 98

Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector. Are there many private healthcare companies for PE firms to acquire?

Equity 59

Equity Private Equity Firm Start-ups Banking 59

Business Wire M&A

MAY 9, 2023

BUSINESS WIRE)--Argonaut Private Equity, a Tulsa, OK-based private equity fund, has announced the acquisition of Center Rock Inc., a Berlin, PA-based provider of drilling tools and rigs serving the construction, mining, utility, and energy industries. TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS

Equity 52

Equity 52

Appraiser Newsroom

MARCH 20, 2024

Dive into the latest developments and trends in fair value alongside industry leaders. Myron is also the firm’s Consumer Products and Retail industry leader. Josh Putnam | Ernst & Young LLP Business valuation professional with extensive experience in the valuation of the business enterprise, equity and intangible assets.

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Intangible Assets Compliance Equity Finance 52

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.”

Equity 70

Equity Banking Start-ups Private Equity Firm 70

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carl von Merz, a highly regarded corporate attorney with two decades of experience advising on large scale energy industry transactions, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Houston, where he will serve as head of the firm's U.S. HOUSTON, Feb. Oil and Gas practice. Carl also brings valuable experience in.

Equity 40

Equity Mergers & Acquisitions 40

Benzinga

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Rockcliff is a portfolio company of Quantum Energy Partners, Quantum's private equity division. About Quantum Capital Group Founded in 1998, Quantum Capital Group ("QCG") is a leading provider of private equity, credit, and venture capital to the global energy and energy transition industry, having.

Equity 45

Equity 45

Law 360 M&A

JUNE 6, 2023

Last month, Florida became the latest state to enact legislation prohibiting Chinese investors from acquiring certain interests in real property, introducing significant legal uncertainty and consequences for real estate stakeholders and the private equity industry, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

Equity 75

Equity 75

Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The growth of the private equity industry over the past two decades has been nothing short of extraordinary. This makes it difficult to document even basic facts about how various aspects of the industry work. This controversial history prompted some scholars to search for potential explanations.

Equity 52

Equity Marketability 52

Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 25, 2022

The cohead of US buyout and growth at Carlyle shares thoughts on the state of private equity, the path forward on diversity and inclusion, and advice on building a successful career in the industry.

Equity 98

Equity 98

Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Chief executive is sceptical of private equity firms snapping up assets in the industry

Private Equity Firm 97

Private Equity Firm Equity 97