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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Debt Financing Finance Equity Private Equity Firm 40

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 26, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been strategic maneuvers for companies seeking growth, market dominance, or increased efficiency. As organizations embark on these transformative journeys, one critical aspect that demands meticulous consideration is the financing model.

Finance 59

Finance Debt Financing Equity Financing Equity 59

Benzinga

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The postponement of the trial date gives Musk more time to get the financing together, Black said. Financial companies, including big Wall Street banks, are under pressure amid market uncertainties precipitated by a rising rate environment.

Debt Financing 98

Debt Financing Banking Finance Marketability 98

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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Finance Debt Financing Equity Capital Structure 59

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Business acquisition can be a game-changer, opening doors to new markets, technologies, and revenue streams. However, mastering the art of business acquisition involves more than just signing a deal; it requires careful planning, tailored strategies, and astute financing choices. Ask yourself questions like: What are your goals?

Finance 59

Finance Debt Financing Equity Financing Equity 59

Scott Mashuda

MARCH 31, 2025

For business owners in the lower middle market, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity represents a convergence of business readiness, personal timing and market conditions. While successfully running a business demonstrates tremendous skill, selling a lower middle market company requires different expertise.

Banking 52

Banking Capital Structure Private Equity Firm Debt Financing 52

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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Finance Debt Financing Marketability Equity 45

Benchmark Report

MARCH 15, 2022

Capital markets drive capital to areas of innovation and positive growth, creating jobs and fueling economies. In the US, capital markets fund 73% of all economic activity. This takes the form of equity and debt financing of non-financial companies.

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Debt Financing Marketability Banking Finance 52

Andrew Stolz

AUGUST 6, 2020

The optimal capital structure of a firm is the right combination of equity and debt financing. It allows the firm to have a minimum cost of capital while having the maximum market value. The lesser the cost of capital, the more the market value of the company. Why is the Optimal Capital Structure Important?

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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.

Finance 59

Finance Start-ups Debt Financing B2B 59

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.

Debt Financing 52

Debt Financing Finance Equity Financing Banking 52

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.

Equity 40

Equity Debt Financing Marketability Banking 40

Lighter Capital

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Whether your startup just launched, has been in the market for a few years, or has grown to millions in sales, at some point, it will need funding to accelerate growth. Negotiating a high valuation in an equity raise has always been more favorable for startups with sizable market potential. What is revenue-based financing?

Finance 52

Finance Equity Start-ups Marketability 52

Andrew Stolz

AUGUST 6, 2020

The basic theory assumes a perfectly efficient market, without issues of taxes and other financial costs. 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. V(unlevered) = V(levered).

Debt Financing 52

Debt Financing Capital Structure Equity Finance 52

Scott Mashuda

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This pivot from an inflation-focused stance to one prioritizing employment has opened up a world of opportunities, particularly in the lower middle market. This sentiment, coupled with the rate cuts, sets the stage for a potentially vibrant acquisition market.

Finance 83

Finance Marketability Private Equity Firm Debt Financing 83

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Growth and Expansion: If your primary objective is to expand your business and penetrate new markets, your financial strategy should reflect this ambition. Consider options such as raising capital through equity financing or securing a bank loan to fund your expansion plans.

Debt Financing 59

Debt Financing Equity Financing Finance Equity 59

Lighter Capital

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As SaaS startups strive to win market share, debt can be a powerful asset for fueling growth. Though acquiring and managing debt can be a risky endeavor, structured planning and tracking goes a long way to help founders minimize those risks. Use the following tips to manage startup debt and maintain fiscal stability.

Debt Financing 52

Debt Financing Start-ups Finance Marketability 52

RNC

JANUARY 10, 2024

Situation: Strong market share and brand recognition. Seeking open-market funding for further growth. Solutions include analyzing market trends, identifying competitors, and assessing positive financial indicators. Focus on positive financial statements, successful funding rounds, and prudent debt financing.

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Discounted Cash Flow Debt Financing Finance Marketability 52

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.

Debt Financing 52

Debt Financing Finance Technology Equity 52

Scott Mashuda

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Although headlines suggest a slowdown in M&A activity, the lower middle market continues to be very active. For entrepreneurs who have been considering “taking some chips off the table” or transitioning ownership of their businesses, despite rising debt costs, financial multiples remain strong in the lower middle market.

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EBITDA Equity Marketability Debt Financing 89

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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Corporate Finance Finance Banking Equity 53

Reynolds Holding

JUNE 11, 2024

I’d like to welcome you—the nearly 120 members of the “Class of 2024” attending the SEC’s International Institute on Securities Market Growth and Development. You’re investing in your own human capital, taking time out of your busy lives, and learning about our securities markets, U.S. Capital Markets First, the U.S.

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Marketability Banking Finance Start-ups 45

Lighter Capital

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Just as with a credit card or a home mortgage, a bit of fiscal knowledge will help you avoid unscrupulous lenders and manage debt without drowning in it. Lighter Capital has more than a decade of experience helping tech startups grow successfully with non-dilutive debt financing. 3 Ways Debt Can Sink Your Startup 1.

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Debt Financing Finance Start-ups Equity 52

Lighter Capital

APRIL 17, 2024

This market imbalance has produced one of the most investor-friendly environments we’ve seen since 2010. Even in a challenging funding market, startups still need capital to extend runway and maintain momentum, and to invest in scaled growth. Stagnation is simply not an option.

Equity 52

Equity Finance Debt Financing Start-ups 52

Lighter Capital

AUGUST 10, 2023

Switch your focus to lower-cost marketing channels that have long-term benefits, and temporarily suspend paid advertising. Always have a plan for your best- and worst-case scenarios, whether that’s having a line of credit in case of an emergency or securing financing so you can start your next fiscal year with two to three years of runway.

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Start-ups Finance EBITDA Debt Financing 93

Benzinga

JUNE 17, 2022

Sydney, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proactive, provider of real-time news and video interviews on growth companies listed in Australia, has covered the following companies: Lake Resources NL ((ASX:LKE, OTCQB: LLKKF ) has appointed two leading project finance institutions, Citi and J.P. Click here. Click here.

Debt Financing 40

Debt Financing Finance Marketability 40

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. AT&T, and Air France.

Equity 49

Equity Corporate Finance Finance Banking 49

Benzinga

JANUARY 8, 2024

Combined organizations have helped more than 1 million kids Expands Specialty Bracing Division with pediatric orthotic management business offering leading technology and pediatric care through dedicated clinics Closes $80 million debt financing to support acquisition and future business requirements WARSAW, Ind.,

Debt Financing 40

Debt Financing Finance Technology Marketability 40

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Robert has built a strong team, and together they worked through a successful, multi-month financing process that resulted in selecting a funding partner that is poised to provide up to $75 Million in debt financing to be used for the transaction. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharps Technology, Inc.

Debt Financing 40

Debt Financing Technology Finance Marketability 40

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.

Debt Financing 40

Debt Financing Finance Banking Marketability 40

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. Debt financing: 60% * 100 million USD = $60 million.

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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.

Banking 113

Banking Equity Marketability Debt Financing 113

Brian DeChesare

MARCH 13, 2024

Debt financing is much more common, and the GE firm is often the first institutional investor. Growth Equity vs. Venture Capital vs. Private Equity This section will focus on Strategy #1 (Late-Stage VC Investing) because Strategy #2 is nearly the same as what most middle-market private equity firms do, but with higher-growth companies.

Equity 105

Equity Start-ups Marketability Banking 105

Musings on Markets

MARCH 8, 2023

This is the last of my data update posts for 2023, and in this one, I will focus on dividends and buybacks, perhaps the most most misunderstood and misplayed element of corporate finance. Viewed in that context, dividends as just as integral to a business, as the investing and financing decisions.

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Peak Business Valuation

JUNE 15, 2023

If you need funding, you can look into SBA financing for a restaurant. Peak Business Valuation can help you with SBA financing for a restaurant. We can also help you with a business appraisal to determine the fair market value of a restaurant. For more information, read SBA Financing for a Restaurant.

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Business Valuation Finance Start-ups Debt Financing 52

Brian DeChesare

JULY 5, 2023

Plenty of mainstream sites and services like the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and Merger Market publish these league tables in different formats each year. League tables are primarily marketing tools for banks. But investment banking league tables are not designed for you , the job seeker.

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Banking Marketability Equity Start-ups 52

Reynolds Holding

JUNE 3, 2024

As markets recover in 2024 and beyond, overall private equity deal activity is expected to pick up. It is based on the firm’s memorandum, “Record Use of Add-On Acquisitions in Private Equity Is Likely to Continue as Markets Recover,” dated May 30, 2024, and available here.

Equity 45

Equity EBITDA Debt Financing Equity Financing 45