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Harvard Corporate Governance
APRIL 20, 2023
Shifting from equity to debt financing is not simply a matter of optimizing a firm’s cost of capital, however. Highly leveraged firms are now commonplace in many U.S. industries. It also has profound implications for the firm’s behavior and investor outcomes.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Widely held concerns about inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession combined to slow debt financing and deal activity in the first half of 2023. Borrowers deferred new debt deals, delayed planned refinancings, and paused major corporate transactions while waiting for interest rates to top out.
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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
Lighter Capital
MAY 13, 2024
As non-dilutive funding solutions attract more interest from SaaS entrepreneurs, venture capital (VC) investors are seeing an increasing number of startups who have used them for their growth and working capital needs, many times combining revenue-based financing (RBF) with a term loan, or other types of debt financing.
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Lighter Capital
JULY 20, 2023
Additionally, bootstrappers have to achieve healthy margins early on to cover costs and finance growth — and that’s a recipe for success! In this guide, you’ll learn: What debt financing is Why startups use it Which is better: debt financing or equity financing? Why do startups use debt financing?
NYT M&A
APRIL 19, 2022
The world’s richest man is trying to shore up debt financing, including potentially taking out a loan against his shares of Tesla, so he can buy Twitter for $43 billion.
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Financial Times M&A
AUGUST 14, 2023
Elite US law firm hires private equity and debt finance specialists as competition for top lawyers intensifies
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.
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The Guardian M&A
APRIL 21, 2022
Tesla CEO is putting $21bn of his own money in the package, according to US watchdog filing Elon Musk has secured $46.5bn (£35.6bn) in financing to fund a possible hostile bid for Twitter and is putting up $21bn of his own money as part of the package. Continue reading.
Cooley M&A
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Since that post, the Delaware Chancery Court has had the opportunity to consider some preliminary issues relating to certain of those jeopardized transactions involving private equity-backed buyers.
Sun Acquisitions
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Traditional financing methods may seem risky or unfeasible when markets are volatile or unpredictable. However, amidst these challenges lie opportunities for creativity and innovation in financing solutions. Vendor Financing: Vendor financing involves the seller providing financing to the buyer as part of the acquisition deal.
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Sun Acquisitions
APRIL 26, 2024
As organizations embark on these transformative journeys, one critical aspect that demands meticulous consideration is the financing model. The risk-reward equation in M&A financing is a delicate balance, where potential pitfalls and gains play a pivotal role in shaping the merged entity’s future.
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Law 360 M&A
MARCH 13, 2024
HarbourView Equity Partners said Wednesday it has secured about $500 million in debt financing through a music asset-backed securitization led by KKR, which will be used to further expand HarbourView's music investment capabilities.
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Sun Acquisitions
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
However, mastering the art of business acquisition involves more than just signing a deal; it requires careful planning, tailored strategies, and astute financing choices. Factors Influencing Financing Choices Available Capital Your existing financial resources play a crucial role in determining your financing choices.
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Lighter Capital
MAY 28, 2020
For many, that means securing financing that will help to maintain business continuity today and also extend to future planning. . The pressure’s on, but this is not the time to rush blindly into a financing deal that may not be advantageous for you or your company. . However, not all debt financing is equal.
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Lighter Capital
AUGUST 1, 2023
in a mix of equity and debt financing. In April 2022, HBox , raised a $700,000 seed funding round, led by Arali Ventures; another $1M in equity and debt in August of 2022, and, most recently, $400,000 in non-dilutive financing from Lighter Capital in early 2023. HBox has raised $2.1M
Reynolds Holding
JULY 22, 2024
Sustainable debt financing—bonds issued to support projects that benefit the environment or social welfare—has skyrocketed over the past decade, rising from a niche market to a trillion-dollar business. But this development raises a significant question: What motivates private companies to engage in sustainable finance?
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Andrew Stolz
AUGUST 6, 2020
The optimal capital structure of a firm is the right combination of equity and debt financing. Debt financing may have the lowest cost, but having too much of it would increase risks to the shareholders. Cost of debt. Cost of equity . Definition of Optimal Capital Structure.
Benzinga
MARCH 1, 2024
billion of equity and $1.4 billion of debt financing. Vista Outdoor Inc (NYSE: VSTO ) confirmed the receipt of an unsolicited indication of interest from MNC Capital in an all-cash transaction for $35.00 per Vista share. MNC Capital plans to fund the transaction with approximately $1.5 ownership of.
Lighter Capital
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Today’s SaaS entrepreneurs have extensive options for securing debt capital to extend runway, fund working capital, and help achieve almost any business goal. Prominent SaaS financing solutions feature a straightforward application process, fast funding, flexible repayment terms, and, most important, zero equity dilution.
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Accountancy Today
OCTOBER 24, 2023
FRP’s debt advisory team has advised Mobeus Equity Partners on The Translation People’s on a successful £10.5m debt raise that will support the firm’s buy-and-build strategy. Led by partner, Simon Sherliker and director, Stuart Sweeney, and supported by senior manager, Amit Bagga and Manager, Brad Gayler.
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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Andrew Stolz
AUGUST 6, 2020
The first proposition of the M&M says that the value of leveraged firms (capital structure with a mix of debt and equity) and unleveraged firms (capital structure with only equity) are the same. Where V (unlevered) = company with no debt financing and V (levered) = company with some debt financing).
Reynolds Holding
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Over recent decades, and especially since the 2007-2008 global financial crisis (GFC), the corporate finance markets have changed considerably. First, there is more corporate debt now than ever. Third, debt currently offers very attractive nominal returns because of higher interest rates. billion financing for Finastra and €4.5
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Reynolds Holding
JUNE 3, 2024
By the end of 2022, add-on acquisitions represented more than 76% of all private-equity-backed buyouts, which was a significant increase compared to a decade earlier. As markets recover in 2024 and beyond, overall private equity deal activity is expected to pick up. This post comes to us from Goodwin Procter LLP.
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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. Evaluate your cash reserves, explore potential financing sources, and determine whether a gradual or aggressive diversification approach aligns with your financial capabilities.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
MARCH 3, 2023
Editor’s note: Stock consideration is rarely discussed in RIA transactions, but it is a common financing feature in other industries. As debt financing becomes more expensive (and scarce) and consolidators start to question how much leverage they want to maintain, buyers will be tempted to use equity consideration instead of cash.
Business Wire M&A
MAY 17, 2023
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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.
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. Capital markets drive capital to areas of innovation and positive growth, creating jobs and fueling economies.
RNC
MAY 21, 2024
When raising funds, the primary question is whether to opt for equity or debt financing. Equity financing risks diluting ownership stakes in the company, while debt financing entails hefty interest rates. What is Compulsory Convertible Debentures? How do CCDs Work?
Lighter Capital
JANUARY 11, 2022
At Lighter Capital, our Investment Team encounters a lot of questions from startup founders about the features of our financing solutions, such as early payoff provisions, minimum return requirements, warrants, debt covenants , and even whether we require a personal guarantee. What is a debt warrant? Let's dive in.
Lighter Capital
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Venture debt has exploded in popularity in the last few years. For some startups, venture debt can be a solid option to boost cash flow and supplement a VC round with very little dilution to their remaining equity. What is venture debt? There is no venture debt without venture capital.
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.
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.
Lighter Capital
APRIL 17, 2024
In the fast-paced tech world, startups and equity dilution are nearly inseparable. Cash-strapped founders can use their equity to raise capital, compensate advisors, and attract the talent they need to turn a clever idea into a successful business. These days, equity capital is as expensive as it is elusive.
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Lighter Capital
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
For tech startups that need capital to grow fast when opportunity arises, there are two main funding paths to choose from: debt and equity. Equity funding from angel investors or venture firms, which requires selling a stake in the company in exchange for capital, is seen as high-risk, high-reward, and it comes with a certain prestige.
Brian DeChesare
MAY 4, 2022
Worst Case Outcome: Elon loses ~90%+ of his invested equity and gets a very negative IRR. Twitter – Financing/Loan Document for LBO (PDF). The main information sources are the Twitter 10-K, its 2022 Q1 Earnings report, the merger agreement, and the loan/financing document. Total wipeout. Twitter – 10-K (PDF).
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Benzinga
JUNE 8, 2023
Kreos offers growth and venture debt financing to companies in the technology and healthcare industries. BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK ) announced a deal to acquire Kreos Capital for undisclosed terms. Kreos is headquartered in London and its 45-person team will join BlackRock as part of the transaction.
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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Scott Mashuda
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The Rising Cost of Debt: What this means for Entrepreneurs The cost of debt, encompassing interest payments and associated expenses, is a critical factor that influences a company’s financial decisions. How Does the Cost of Debt Influence M&A? Private equity investors often use leverage to enhance returns.
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Equilest
JANUARY 8, 2023
The Modigliani-Miller theorem is a fundamental principle in finance that . Their work was groundbreaking at the time and has had a lasting impact on finance. The Modigliani-Miller theorem has been widely studied and has significantly impacted finance. What is the Modigliani-Miller Theorem? - Let's discuss. Why is that?
Cooley M&A
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Third, and finally, the party seeking specific performance must prove that a balancing of the equities favors an order of specific performance. While the first two factors are relatively straightforward (although fact-dependent), the third factor – balancing of the equities – is less clear-cut. KCake Acquisition Inc. , Hill-Rom Inc. ,
Lighter Capital
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Equity dilution is part of growing a successful startup. How to Prevent Excessive Equity Dilution in Your Startup 1. Bootstrap your way to early milestones If you can, focus on growing the business organically before you pursue equity funding. Take only as much capital as you need More isn’t always better.
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