Hi fellow monkeys, for a university project I need to analyze a take private LBO transaction announced after 2020. What do you think are the most exciting deals to write about?
I came across
Cornerstone OnDemand / Clearlake
Anaplan / Thoma Bravo
Edit: Forgot to specify this, but I’m most interested in Tech!
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Define “exciting”
Great point
A deal that has a special angle to it, so it’s more than just buy at a revenue multiple -> grow profitability by reducing labor costs -> sell based on EBITDA. It can be complex, but not too complex (i.e. the Citrix / Vista deal is too complex with the ensuing merger)
The special angle could be
A specific edge the PE firm has in that area
Thanks!
Univar / Apollo in 2023
Inovalon / Nordic Capital
Skechers / 3G
tf were they doing here?
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