Broad reform to listing regimes, growing ESG scrutiny, and increasing retail participation in fundraisings are among the areas to watch.
Last year was memorable for UK equity capital markets (ECM). The IPO market was at...more
1/21/2022
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As interest in European SPACs heats up amid an increasingly receptive regulatory environment, dealmakers must navigate market differences.
While US special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) IPOs and related M&A activity...more
Creative Uses of Collateral Present New Financing Opportunities for PE -
Raising fresh capital for portfolio companies in times of financial stress is always a delicate balancing act between attracting new lenders and...more
3/18/2021
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Dual class share structures could help lure Europe’s best founder-driven businesses to the London market, but challenges remain. Listing of dual class share structures, which give certain owners (usually founders, employees,...more
European PIPEs — which have experienced an uptick due to COVID-19-related market volatility — present unique structural, informational, and governance considerations for private equity investors.
European private...more
Buyout firms planning an acquisition or preparing a portfolio company for exit must consider the impact of poor corporate culture, particularly on a potential IPO.
No institution, whatever its geography, industry, sector,...more