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Add-on Acquisitions: Another way for M&A
With high interest rates putting a damper on new deals, how have add-on acquisitions allowed portfolio managers to continue building growth?
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The 2023 Tech M&A Outlook
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Private equity facing an antitrust showdown?
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Why did Carlyle’s CEO resign?
Carlyle Group shocked Wall Street when its chief executive Kewsong Lee abruptly resigned in August, But what was behind his decision?
The story behind Spacs’ spectacular fall from grace
Spacs become one of the most in-demand asset classes on Wall Street during the global pandemic. But why did the Spac craze turn out to be shortlived?
Sell-to-yourself is on the rise, but who gets the best deal?
Private equity is all about buying companies and selling them on, but a downturn calls for a different kind of deal.
Warren’s way: the story behind Buffett’s buying spree
After building up a war chest during the pandemic, Berkshire Hathaway boss Warren Buffett has gone on a buying spree for bargains this year.
The rise of M&A in the gaming industry
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How it all turned sour for Tiger Global
Tiger Global was one of the world’s most successful hedge fund and private equity firms, but it’s recently posted some spectacular losses. So, where to from here?
The extraordinary Toshiba saga
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The great train takeover
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Music: the hot new asset class
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