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.

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Brian DeChesare

JULY 5, 2023

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Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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Benzinga

JULY 12, 2024

billion (6 billion euros) in debt financing for potential buyers interested in acquiring Sanofi SA’s (NASDAQ: SNY ) consumer health division. This move highlights banks’ strong interest in supporting leveraged buyouts through pre-arranged financing. Advisers, including Bank of America Corp.

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Accountancy Today

OCTOBER 24, 2023

FRP Corporate Finance was appointed as debt advisers by Mobeus Equity Partners, who recently supported a management buyout of The Translation People, to deliver a debt financing solution to facilitate future growth. It was a pleasure to help secure this positive outcome for all parties.”

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Benchmark Report

MARCH 15, 2022

This takes the form of equity and debt financing of non-financial companies. Capital markets facilitate debt issuance, which tends to be a less restrictive form of borrowing for businesses. The usage of debt capital is the most prevalent in the US (80%), versus other regions (only 20–30%) where bank lending is more prevalent.

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BV Specialists

MAY 22, 2023

Under the second scenario, you are looking for new investment either through equity infusion or debt financing and the investor or bank needs to review the financial strength of the entire operation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Consider options such as raising capital through equity financing or securing a bank loan to fund your expansion plans. While it provides capital without the burden of debt repayment, it dilutes ownership and may involve relinquishing some control. Debt Financing: Debt financing involves borrowing money to fund your acquisition.

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Lighter Capital

MAY 28, 2020

Here are some considerations to keep in mind as you evaluate the best financing options for your business—today, and in the long-run as you continue to reach for growth milestones. Debt financing meets the current needs of startups While COVID-19 has been highly disruptive, it hasn’t lessened the need for startup funding.

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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.

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Lighter Capital

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

What is venture debt? Venture debt is, as the name implies, a debt funding mechanism available only to venture-backed, early- and growth-stage startups. Before you commit to venture debt, make sure you’re comfortable with every aspect of the deal.

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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.

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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.

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Reynolds Holding

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

First, there is more corporate debt now than ever. The 2023 banking crisis, and the ongoing macroeconomic conditions, further highlight the significance of debt capital as a lifeblood of business. Second, fuelled by post-GFC banking regulation (e.g., Second, fuelled by post-GFC banking regulation (e.g.,

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Equity Corporate Finance Finance Banking 49

Scott Mashuda

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This increased liquidity, coupled with easing interest rates, makes financing more accessible and affordable for lower middle market companies, which often rely heavily on debt financing. Shifting Investor Risk Appetite : A more accommodative Fed policy typically encourages investors to seek higher returns.

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Lighter Capital

JANUARY 10, 2023

Before you sign any loan contract, get familiar with the types of debt covenants you might encounter and what you should look out for in startup financing agreements. What is a debt covenant? As founder-friendly lenders, we approach debt covenants with care.

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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.

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Lighter Capital

APRIL 17, 2024

Without assets, pre-revenue SaaS startups can’t get bank loans; SaaS entrepreneurs may have a shot if their business is generating revenue and they put up their home or personal savings as collateral. Here are 7 things non-dilutive debt providers look at when qualifying applicants: 1. Grants are even less accessible.

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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.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 21, 2024

and UBS Investment Bank are acting as financial advisors and providing debt financing for the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is acting as legal counsel to Sophos and Goldman Sachs & Co. Barclays, BofA Securities, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. Piper Sandler & Company and Morgan Stanley & Co.

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Reynolds Holding

JUNE 11, 2024

has long benefitted from robust competition between nonbanks and banks. In fact, each of the registered funds and private funds sectors surpasses the size of the banking sector. debt capital markets facilitate 75 percent of debt financing of non-financial corporations. banking system is $23 trillion. [7]

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Reynolds Holding

MAY 16, 2024

has long benefitted from robust competition between nonbanks and banks in our $110-plus trillion capital markets. In fact, each of the registered funds and private funds sectors surpasses the size of the banking sector. debt capital markets facilitate 75 percent of debt financing of non-financial corporations.

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Lighter Capital

JANUARY 29, 2025

Traditional banks wont talk to you. Debt financing isn't an option yet, because you dont have revenue. When youre just beginning to build your startup, funding options are limited. VCs want to see traction; and angels want to see a great MVP.

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Scott Mashuda

JUNE 6, 2024

REAG can provide guidance by: Educating on debt financing options Analyzing equity considerations Evaluating capital stack implications Providing insights on exit planning impact Understanding the current capital structure and potential financing options is crucial for optimizing the business’s value and ensuring a smooth transition.

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Lighter Capital

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Explore alternative funding sources beyond venture capital, like debt financing that won’t dilute your equity. Explore non-dilutive capital sources Growth can sometimes be too anemic to show the traction you need to woo investors and raise equity at the terms you want.

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Class VI Partner

AUGUST 4, 2022

Additionally, many private equity groups will likely be more leery to juice up leverage on acquisitions during a high interest and recessionary environment, due to the high cost of debt and the operating and financial risks that a highly leveraged acquisition can impose on a business. Feel free to email bmotch@classvipartners.com. .

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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.

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Benzinga

JULY 26, 2023

The Transaction is fully funded by bank secured & vendor provided debt financing. In addition, liquidity from the Credit Facility and assumed equipment financing of MacKellar is estimated to provide $200 million of the total consideration.

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Reynolds Holding

JUNE 13, 2024

has long benefitted from robust competition between nonbanks and banks. Each of the registered funds and private funds sectors surpasses the size of the banking sector. debt capital markets facilitate 75 percent of debt financing of non-financial corporations. banking system is $23 trillion. [12] 5] The U.S.

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Equilest

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Here is the list: Debt: Debt is money a company has borrowed and must pay back with interest over time. The debt helps investors to understand how much the startup owes to banks and other lenders. . Convertible debt. Convertible debt is debt financing that can be turned into equity later.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Equilest

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A well-balanced capital structure can reduce the cost of capital and maximize shareholder value, whereas an imbalance could lead to excessive debt or dilution of ownership, which can strain the company’s finances or limit growth opportunities.

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