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Liftoff eyes $4bn valuation as Blackstone weighs exit strategies

Private Equity Wire

Blackstone is considering various strategic options for Liftoff, including a sale, which could value the mobile app marketing provider at over $4bn, including debt, according to a report by Reuters citing two sources familiar with the matter.

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Ready to Invest in Cryptocurrency? 3 Tips for Mitigating Risk and Building a Successful Portfolio

The Motley Fool

Most seasoned investors will tell you that the most successful trades are planned well in advance, with clear entry and exit strategies. The key is to establish a clear exit strategy before you even invest. It's also important to align your cash-out strategy with your broader financial goals. The lesson here?

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One of Warren Buffett's 8 "Forever" Holdings Just Became Wall Street's Newest Stock-Split Stock

The Motley Fool

But for eight of the company's 44 stock holdings , there's simply no exit strategy. Though Occidental's debt-laden balance sheet isn't your typical Buffett investment, the company's drilling segment is ideally positioned to take advantage of tight global oil supply and expected fossil fuel demand growth throughout the decade.

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GPs expect ‘blockbuster’ fundraises in 2025

Private Equity Wire

The evolving debt market also plays a key role in shaping the outlook for 2025. In terms of exit strategies, private equity professionals are planning for a dynamic and competitive landscape. While interest rates have come down, the cost of borrowing remains elevated, making additional leverage more expensive.

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PE managers see slower fundraising and more conservative valuations in 2024

Private Equity Wire

This has added another layer of complexity to exit strategies and fundraising efforts, impacting GPs’ track records. Senior bank debt/term loan A finance was the most-used financing option over the last twelve months for more than half (54%) of respondents. As liquidity has decreased, fundraising timelines have been extended.

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Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks of 2023

Axial

In addition to sellside transactions, we have advised on buyside acquisitions and debt / equity financing for acquisitions or recapitalizations. With over 100 years of combined experience in the M&A industry, we take pride in being experts at planning, facilitating, and executing exit strategies with extremely favorable results.

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How to Sell Your Business to a Competitor: Maintain Anonymity & Achieve Your Ideal Exit

Axial

Advisors will assess the buyers ability to fund the acquisition, including where the funds will come from and how the purchase will be financed whether through cash, debt, or a combination. The buyers overall fit with your exit goals. Whether a buyer is financially capable of acquiring your company.