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Behind the Buyouts: Vista's Stewart on Navigating Frothy M&A Prices

By Steve Gelsi

Published: July 27th, 2021

Rene Stewart, co-head of Vista Equity Partners' Endeavor Fund, talks about how the fund finds high-quality businesses, navigates frothy markets and helps scale businesses through operational support.

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Fresh Start: Professor Jared Ellias

By Stephanie Gleason

Published: July 22nd, 2021

The UC Hastings Law professor discusses his new paper, which quantifies a trend gaining increasing attention, the increase in directors with bankruptcy experience on the boards of companies entering Chapter 11.

M&A

Drinks With The Deal: Alec Dawson of Morgan Lewis

By David Marcus

Published: July 22nd, 2021

M&A lawyer Alec Dawson discusses the opportunities and challenges in the SPAC market and the difficulties of doing deals remotely.

M&A

FAT Brands to Acquire Global Franchise Group

By Nikitha Sattiraju

Published: July 15th, 2021

The Fatburger parent agrees to buy quick-service restaurant chains owner Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million in cash and stock from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital.

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Behind the Buyouts: Kilometre Music Sings PE's Praises for Royalties

By Steve Gelsi

Published: July 14th, 2021

Kilometre Music Group CEO Michael McCarty and Apex Fund Services' John Bohan say PE firms remain keen on acquiring music royalties, with an eye on subscription revenue from music streaming services.

M&A

BuzzFeed Makes Top Targets List, Adds Complex

By Chris Nolter

Published: July 14th, 2021

Special purpose acquisition company 890 5th Avenue Partners will merge with BuzzFeed while the latter will acquire youth media and events venture Complex Networks from Verizon and Hearst.