Who Employs Your Doctor? Increasingly, a Private Equity Firm
NYT M&A
JULY 10, 2023
A new study finds that private equity firms own more than half of all specialists in certain U.S. markets.
The Market for CEOs: Evidence from Private Equity
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. We augment the work on public company CEOs by studying the market for CEOs among larger U.S.
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Should Your Company Go Private?
Harvard Corporate Governance
AUGUST 14, 2022
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.
Discussing the state of diversity in global private markets
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
As private equity firms enhance their approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion, many still struggle to close important parity gaps.
Private equity firm CVC sells TMF Group stake to its own fund
Financial Times M&A
JULY 24, 2022
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund will also buy stake after market turmoil made a listing or external sale more difficult
A buyout gone wrong creates fireworks in the private credit market
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 16, 2024
Lenders are considering their options at Pluralsight, a distressed company owned by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners
Sellers’ Market Emerges: Capitalizing on Post-Rate Cut Dynamics
Scott Mashuda
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Federal Reserve’s recent monetary easing 75-basis-points in rate cuts with more cuts expected has created an unprecedented opportunity in lower middle market M&A. This shift from inflation-fighting to growth stimulus has fundamentally altered market dynamics, putting sellers firmly in control.
Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Wilnat, Inc. (doing business as KGM) and St. Louis-based private equity firm Compass Group Equity Partners
Benchmark Report
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Louis-based private equity firm Compass Group Equity Partners. These meetings followed a uniquely short 15-day marketing campaign in which over 400 potential acquirers were approached. “In Benchmark International has successfully brokered the sale of Wilnat, Inc. doing business as KGM) to St.
Acquisition Criteria: What Every Private Equity Firm is Looking For
Value Scout
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Private equity firms provide meaningful investment capital to growth-oriented businesses. Unlike venture capital firms, they do not invest primarily in start-ups. Businesses seeking expansion, change of investors, or even exit may benefit from private equity firms.
Tracking diversity, equity, and inclusion data in private markets
Mckinsey and Company
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Institutional investors and private equity firms can implement some basic but crucial best practices to measure progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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How to Start a Private Equity Firm – and Why You Probably Shouldn’t
Brian DeChesare
OCTOBER 12, 2022
If you search for “how to start a private equity firm” online, you’ll find results that range from useless to tangentially useful to occasional nuggets of real wisdom. Starting a private equity firm is a bad decision for ~95% of people who work in the finance industry.
Chelsea FC co-owner Clearlake buys private credit business from Natixis
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Private equity firm makes move into fast-growing direct lending market with acquisition of MV Credit
The state of diversity in global private markets: 2023
Mckinsey and Company
AUGUST 22, 2023
Private equity firms and institutional investors have intensified their focus on gender and ethnic diversity, but the road ahead remains long.
JAB tightens grip on US pet care market with insurance deal
Financial Times M&A
JUNE 20, 2022
European private equity firm acquires stakes in two leading insurers for $1.4bn
US IPO Market Picks Up Steam As Election Looms
Global Finance
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The US IPO market is seeing renewed momentum as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with investors and analysts eyeing potential opportunities ahead. This resurgence follows a prolonged period of stagnation, sparking confidence that the market is turning a corner. “In Valuations today are more grounded in reality,” said Ritter.
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Blackstone braves frigid debt financing market with $14bn Emerson unit deal
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
“Defense Stocks” Highlight Challenges in Navigating Sustainability Taxonomies
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 6, 2022
Bebchuk and Roberto Tallarita (discussed on the Forum here ); Companies Should Maximize Shareholder Welfare Not Market Value by Oliver Hart and Luigi Zingales (discussed on the Forum here ); Reconciling Fiduciary Duty and Social Conscience: The Law and Economics of ESG Investing by a Trustee by Max M.
Swedish buyout group EQT plans to sell stake in €15bn software group IFS
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Private equity firms have been forced to sell slices of their businesses as higher interest rates have hit the IPO market
Morrisons takeover could lead to higher fuel prices, watchdog warns
The Guardian M&A
MARCH 24, 2022
Competition and Markets Authority says deal could lead to higher costs for motorists in 121 areas of Britain Fuel prices, already at record levels , could be pushed higher in 121 locations across the UK as a result of the £7bn takeover of Morrisons by a US private equity firm, the consumer watchdog has said.
What's Going On With Kohl's Shares Today
Benzinga
MAY 25, 2022
Bidders seeking to acquire Kohl's Corp (NYSE: KSS ) are likely to make offers lower than their initial ones to reflect the market downturn, Reuters reported. The potential purchasers, including private equity firm Sycamore Partners, brand holding firm Franchise Group, J.C.
TPG, Thoma Bravo Express Takeover Interest For This Cloud Application Provider
Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Workiva Inc (NYSE: WK ), a cloud application provider for reporting and compliance, attracted takeover interest from private equity firms. Thoma Bravo and TPG are among firms that have held financing discussions with direct lenders to support a potential transaction, Bloomberg reports. billion before.
The New M&A Landscape: Proprietary Deal Flow and Platform Acquisitions in the Lower Middle Market
Scott Mashuda
OCTOBER 23, 2024
There is increased excitement for founders and owners in the lower middle market as this rate is set to stimulate economic activity and create more favorable conditions for business transactions. Lower Middle Market Resilience: Opportunities Amid Shifting Dynamics The M&A landscape has undergone significant shifts since 2020.
The Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side: Useful Categories in the Finance Industry, or Marketing Hype?
Brian DeChesare
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Sell-Side Definition: In the finance industry, “buy-side firms” raise money from institutions and wealthy individuals and invest on their behalf, profiting from management fees, performance fees, or both; “sell-side firms” earn money from commissions charged to facilitate deals and to sell, market, and trade equity, debt, and other securities.
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Merger Arbitrage Mondays - Nielsen Holdings To Be Taken Private By A Consortium Of Private Equity Firms
Benzinga
APRIL 4, 2022
who has been credited for coining the business term "market share" Originally called the AC Nielsen Company, it was the first company to offer market research. Nielsen's retail index, the first of its kind, allowed companies to determine their 'share' of the market. Nielsen Sr.,
Morrisons owner offers to sell 87 petrol stations to clear £7bn takeover
The Guardian M&A
MAY 3, 2022
US private equity group Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is seeking approval for deal from competition regulator The new owner of Morrisons has offered to sell 87 petrol station forecourts in an effort to gain the competition watchdog’s approval for its £7bn takeover of the UK’s fourth largest supermarket. Continue reading.
Activist Hedge Funds: The Superhero Offspring of Private Equity Firms and Normal Hedge Funds?
Brian DeChesare
JUNE 29, 2022
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.
John Wood Group rejects takeover bids from US private equity firm Apollo
The Guardian M&A
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Apollo has until 22 March to announce a firm intention to make a takeover offer or walk away The Aberdeen-based energy services and consulting firm John Wood Group has rejected three takeover approaches from Apollo Global Management, in the latest private equity raid on a UK company.
How to Sell an IT Business: Everything You Need to Know in Five Minutes
Sun Acquisitions
JANUARY 8, 2025
This is music to the ears of strategic acquirers and private equity firms. If you have proprietary technologies, an especially strong client base or any other differentiating factor, this should be highlighted as you prepare to market your business. Skilled negotiators ensure you get the best possible terms.
Can a private equity firm cut ties with its biggest investor?
Financial Times M&A
JULY 6, 2022
Plus, Brookfield weathers an uncertain property market and the Church of England puts its faith in bonds
Recapitalization: Pros and Cons
Value Scout
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
It involves the partial sale of the company to private equity firms or venture capitalists. When we consider Recapitalization from the exit strategy perspective, it helps business owners share the risk with another investor, usually a private equity firm. It can also withstand the initial operating losses.
Investment Banking vs Business Brokerage: Why the Difference Matters
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.
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Trinity Hunt Partners Announces Strategic Investment in Supreme Optimization
Business Wire M&A
MARCH 14, 2023
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on services businesses, is pleased to announce a majority investment in Supreme Optimization, a digital marketing agency focused exclusively on life sciences.
Surge in Private Equity Deal Activity 2021
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.
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E-commerce Is Booming – What Does That Mean for Me as a Seller?
FE International
APRIL 20, 2022
Acquirers have continued to benefit from historically low interest rates and many sellers have opted to exit while the market is strong with multiples continuing to grow. With a surge in private equity firms entering the space, we expect to see an increase in demand for e-commerce businesses towards the larger end of the deal size spectrum.
What To Expect For Middle-market Company Valuations In 2023
Benchmark Report
MARCH 13, 2023
2023 holds a positive outlook for middle-market business valuations. The annual survey polls 400 leaders of US middle-market companies with $50 million to $1 billion in revenue and private equity firms actively buying and selling companies in the same revenue range.
Intel In Crosshairs Of Apollo, Qualcomm
Global Finance
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Benchmark tech analyst Cody Acree argues that a private equity firm like Apollo is a better fit for struggling Intel. Intel’s market share continues to decline. Its stock price has plummeted 60% this year and its market capitalization fell below $100 billion in early August: the first time that has happened since 2012.
PE Firm Hits Back Against Medical Device Coating Challenge
Law 360 M&A
MARCH 28, 2025
Private equity firm GTCR BC Holdings LLC told a Federal Trade Commission in-house judge Friday the commission has a warped view of the medical device coatings market, as the firm fights a bid to block its $627 million acquisition of Surmodics Inc.
5 Key M&A Market Readiness Indicators for SaaS Companies
Class VI Partner
JANUARY 23, 2024
A post-pandemic slowdown in deal volumes and the rising cost of debt changed the dynamics for companies headed to market for capital formation transactions and buy-outs.The news is not altogether bleak. Private equity firms alone are sitting on nearly $900 billion in dry powder… Source
Game Time: Q&A With Clifford Chance’s Neil Barlow
Global Finance
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Private equity firms seek operational opportunities. While the NFL is opening up to private equity investment, there are stringent rules in the NBA and the NHL around owning minority stakes. GF: So, where else in the sports ecosystem can private equity firms find opportunity?
Alt Managers Best the Market and Other Types of RIAs During a Rocky Twelve Month Stretch for the Industry
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
APRIL 8, 2022
Access to cheap financing and favorable market conditions spurred significant gains for private equity firms and hedge fund managers during 2021. These tailwinds reversed course in the first three months of this year, and now many of these businesses are in bear market territory.
Joe Biden Vows Consequences Against Saudi Arabia, Philips Warns Lower Sales & Profit, Intel Explores Substantial Job Cuts: Top Stories Wednesday, Oct. 12
Benzinga
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Private equity firm JIP looked to acquire Toshiba in partnership with multiple domestic companies, including Orix Corp (NYSE: IX ) and Chubu Electric Power (OTC: CHUEF ). Intel Eyes Massive Job Cuts As Early As This Month To Sail Through PC Market Slump. The PC slowdown is beginning to bite chipmakers.
Private Equity: Managing Valuation Gaps in a Tough Market
John Jenkins
APRIL 17, 2023
Not surprisingly, this environment has caused private equity firms to find ways to bridge valuation gaps in order to get deals done. The macroeconomic headwinds that dealmakers faced in 2022 have carried over into this year, and the recent unpleasantness in the banking sector threatens to make deal financing terms even tighter.
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DocuSign Stock Jumped Nearly 10% Thursday: What Happened?
Benzinga
JANUARY 11, 2024
DocuSign Inc (NASDAQ: DOCU ) shares surged in afternoon trading Thursday following a report suggesting multiple private equity firms are competing to acquire the company. The pair of firms are the final bidders in an.
Sun Acquisitions Announces the Sale of a Manufacturing, Distribution & E-Commerce Company
Sun Acquisitions
APRIL 7, 2022
CSI is owned by private equity firm Argosy Capital based in Wayne, PA. Through the confidential marketing of the business, Sun Acquisitions generated nearly 100 interested buyers, which led to multiple bids for AMIC to its previous ownership group.
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