The Motley Fool

MARCH 24, 2024

After a tumultuous two-year period for initial public offerings ( IPOs ), signs point to a potential turnaround for the market. On March 21, Reddit made its public debut, and it is a big test to see how markets respond to new issuers. Last year, the fintech bank aimed to improve its efficiency and credit quality.

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The Motley Fool

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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The Motley Fool

APRIL 18, 2024

Also being the biggest name in the beverage business, it enjoys leverage when it comes to selling and marketing its goods. Take investment banking as an example. Coca-Cola also owns Dasani water, Gold Peak tea, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, and Fresca, just to name a few.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since Nu is a bank, it has tons of cash on hand, which is likely one of the main features that attracted Buffett when he and his team invested in Nu at an early stage phase before its initial public offering (IPO) in December 2021. Bank of America is the second-largest U.S.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Riley Financial provides financial services including investment banking, wealth and asset management, business advisory, and asset disposal. The company was a big beneficiary of the blistering investment activity seen in 2021. banks' share of senior secured loans went from 33% in 1995 to just 8% in 2022.

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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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