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JANUARY 5, 2024

Given the unique deal structures that Hercules employs , obtaining warrants than can convert into equity, the company is well positioned to enjoy some nice returns in the event of an acquisition or initial public offering (IPO) from one of its portfolio companies. Image source: Getty Images. Horizon Technology Finance: 9.9%

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Bain Capital is exploring a sale or initial public offering (IPO) of Varsity Brands that could value the U.S. Bain has been interviewing investment banks to hire financial advisers that will help the private equity firm come up with a plan to cash out on its majority stake in Varsity Brands, the sources said.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Buyout firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has hired investment bank Robert W. The company also considered an initial public offering last year, the sources said. The private equity owner of Tropical Smoothie Cafe is preparing to put the U.S. Source: USNews Can’t stop reading?

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 22, 2023

According to the sources that Reuters cited, SentinelOne had hired an investment banking company to advise it on entering into discussions with would-be acquirers with interest in the cybersecurity specialist. When the company came public in 2021, its IPO price was set to imply a valuation of nearly $9 billion.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 27, 2024

This lets Hercules benefit from some of the upside of a liquidity event for one of its portfolio companies, such as an initial public offering or a sale. There are many companies in need of capital or advisory services, but they are not big enough or deemed suitable by investment banks.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Hercules typically adds warrants to its deals, giving it the ability to receive shares and profit from an initial public offering (IPO) or an acquisition of one of its portfolio companies. What makes Hercules even more special is how it structures deals. During the past 10 years, Hercules has a total return of 218%.

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Private Equity Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Dee Kuchukulla (New York) guides leading private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on an array of complex transactions, from leveraged buyouts and sales to carve-outs, cross-border deals, joint ventures, and take-privates across industries. She brings a deep understanding of technology and consumer brands.

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