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Restructuring

OpEd: Looming Legal Issues in Cryptocurrency Bankruptcies

By Deal Contributors

Published: July 19th, 2022

Several novel issues are likely to arise, including the treatment of custodial funds, the treatment of collateral held by cryptocurrency lenders that go bankrupt, avoidance actions and plan feasibility.

Restructuring

OpEd: Crypto Winter Arrives

By Deal Contributors

Published: July 18th, 2022

Cryptocurrency businesses face certain unique issues when dealing with financial distress and may find out-of-court workouts — or even bankruptcy reorganizations — challenging.

Private Equity

Exit Ramp: Epsilyte's Rapid Growth Builds Following

By Tom Terrarosa

Published: July 6th, 2022

The Balmoral-backed foam producer has gone from single- to triple-digit Ebitda practically overnight, leaving bankers to jostle early over who may one day earn the sell-side business.

Activism

Hemisphere Media Go-Shop Attracts Rival Bids

By Chris Nolter

Published: July 5th, 2022

Searchlight Capital agreed to acquire the Spanish language cable, broadcast TV and streaming company for $7 per share in May.

Private Equity

Exit Ramp: Cambridge Mobile's Blend of Fintech, Telematics May Draw Suitors

By Chris Nolter

Published: July 5th, 2022

SoftBank backed the company in 2018 and has recently attempted to exit investments related to connected cars such as Cruise and chipmaker Arm Holdings.

M&A

Crestview Doubles Money in ICM Sale to CAA

By Chris Nolter

Published: July 5th, 2022

The deal, which closed June 28, clocked in at just under $800 million and netted the seller more than two times its initial investment, The Deal has learned.

M&A

Talking M&A: The Carve-outs Landscape with Baker McKenzie

By Deal Contributors

Published: July 5th, 2022

Baker McKenzie partners Steven Canner and Darcy Down sit down to discuss the complexities of carve-out transactions, why more companies are considering them and how to make sure they are executed smoothly. Sponsored

Podcasts

Drinks With The Deal: Simpson's Patrick Ryan Talks PE Financing

By David Marcus

Published: June 30th, 2022

On the latest podcast, the global head of finance and credit at Simpson Thacher discusses the evolution of the lending markets over the course of his career and the rise of direct lending.

Activism

Activist Investing Today: Goodwin’s Sean Donahue on Universal Proxy Cards and More

By Ronald Orol

Published: June 23rd, 2022

Donahue, a top corporate adviser on activism and an ex-SEC regulator, explains why proxy contest rule changes and a market 'dislocation' could create a 'perfect storm.'

Insights & Analysis

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OpEd: Looming Legal Issues in Cryptocurrency Bankruptcies

OpEd: Crypto Winter Arrives

Exit Ramp: Epsilyte's Rapid Growth Builds Following

Hemisphere Media Go-Shop Attracts Rival Bids

Exit Ramp: Cambridge Mobile's Blend of Fintech, Telematics May Draw Suitors

Crestview Doubles Money in ICM Sale to CAA

Talking M&A: The Carve-outs Landscape with Baker McKenzie

Drinks With The Deal: Simpson's Patrick Ryan Talks PE Financing

Activist Investing Today: Goodwin’s Sean Donahue on Universal Proxy Cards and More

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