Originally published in Genetic Engineering News on October 10, 2023. Reprinted with permission. The biotechnology sector has long been characterized by its constant innovation, rapid technological progress, and unyielding...more
10/24/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Biotechnology ,
Collaboration ,
CRISPR ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Innovation ,
Licensing Rules ,
Mergers ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Scientific Research ,
Tax Credits ,
Venture Capital
To say it has been a tough time to be a startup founder over the past two years is an understatement. We all know that venture capital funding has been down, valuations are down, interest rates are up, and the predicted...more
The landscape of mergers and acquisitions is undergoing a seismic shift powered by the adoption of distributed ledger and other blockchain derivative technology across industries.
Recent challenges in the cryptocurrency...more
9/15/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Automation Systems ,
Blockchain ,
Coinbase ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Tokenization
In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps. It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure...more
8/30/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
CFIUS ,
Compliance ,
Copyright ,
Due Diligence ,
Employees ,
Financial Statements ,
Hardware ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Infrastructure ,
Integration ,
Internal Controls ,
Licenses ,
Mergers ,
Negotiations ,
Patents ,
Pending Litigation ,
Permits ,
Profits ,
Revenue ,
Risk Assessment ,
Software ,
Supply Chain ,
Trademarks
Startup founders are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge and secure their place in the market, including positioning their company as an attractive acquisition target from the very beginning. While building a...more
8/16/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Business Model ,
Corporate Culture ,
Due Diligence ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Financial Adviser ,
Financial Markets ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Mergers ,
Partnerships ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Startups ,
Valuation
Much has been said about the return of M&A in 2023, and while there are deals happening, it is not the boom that many expected. But could all that change in 2024? Is this year setting the stage for a return to more deals...more
When two companies aim to combine, there are countless issues that can arise during the integration stage. As part of any successful merger process, a carefully crafted integration strategy should consider all the potential...more
7/28/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Collaboration ,
Customers ,
Employees ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Integration ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Risk Management ,
Shareholders ,
Suppliers ,
Vendors
Mergers, acquisitions, and buyout transactions are complex endeavors requiring careful analysis and consideration of multiple financial inputs and outputs. Both the acquiring company and the target company will each need to...more
The iconic management theorist Peter Drucker made famous the notion that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In other words, the culture of your company is correlated more closely to your company’s ultimate value and...more
7/19/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Buyers ,
Corporate Culture ,
Corporate Governance ,
Customers ,
Employee Retention ,
Employees ,
Mergers ,
Sellers ,
Shareholders ,
Suppliers
History is often written by reference to “before” and “after.” In this blog, we posit that “before” refers to the “bull market” that ended in January 2022, and “after” refers to everything that – happened, is happening, and...more
For founders considering a merger or acquisition as an exit strategy, finding the right acquirer is crucial, and it just takes one. A successful M&A deal just needs to close. A successful combination and combined business...more
CB Insights has released their State of Digital Health Report for Q1 2023, and there is finally some good news to report. After four quarters of declines in funding in the digital health space, global digital health funding...more
Foley & Lardner LLP is closely monitoring the rapidly changing landscape surrounding the recent bank insolvencies.
On Tuesday, March 21, at 5:00 p.m. CT, Foley hosted a webinar where a panel of presenters discussed the...more
At the beginning of any new year, startup founders are faced with a choice: stay the course, grow or sell. With significant market headwinds, soaring inflation, and an interest rate environment that looks to be rising as far...more
1/11/2023
/ Business Development ,
Capital Raising ,
Equity ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Interest Rates ,
Investors ,
Liquidity ,
Mergers ,
Price Inflation ,
Selling a Business ,
Startups ,
Valuation
In 2022, many predicted we would see a spike in M&A due to the economic downturn and the steep drop in startup valuations. However, last year was not the M&A blockbuster that was predicted, and we even saw a drop-off in...more
We have seen a reduction in M&A activity this year in response to global economic uncertainty. Everything has slowed down from the fevered pitch of 2021, so it’s not surprising that deal activity has as well. So, how much...more
There was great speculation that the decreased valuations of 2022 would lead to a surge in M&A activity; however, activity this year has been much lower than anticipated. A multitude of factors have slowed down M&A this year...more
After M&A dealmaking cranked at an all-time high in 2021 with a record breaking 60,000 publicly disclosed deals aggregating over $5 trillion (see our recent article), the waters of M&A cooled considerably in 2022, with only...more
11/22/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Bureau of Labor Statistics ,
Career Development ,
Compensation ,
Employee Benefits ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Private Equity ,
Resignation ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Stocks ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Communication
Starting with a sell-off in public technology stocks (trading “FAMMGA” is no longer a winning strategy), the outbreak of war in Europe, upcoming midterm elections in the US, out of control inflation, rapidly rising interest...more
11/4/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Buyers ,
Capital Investments ,
Capital Markets ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Mergers ,
Price Inflation ,
Private Investment Funds ,
Russia ,
Sellers
It does not take a genius to take notice of the changing face of the technology economy. When the largest social network in the world announces the slightest drop in growth – indeed, when it announces double-digit decreases...more
8/1/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) ,
Cash Value ,
Customers ,
Employee Retention ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Mergers ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Startups ,
Stocks ,
Venture Capital
In 2021, we saw a cryptocurrency boom with record highs and a flurry of activity. However, this year, the cryptocurrency downturn has been significant. We have seen drops in various cryptocurrencies ranging from 20 to 70...more
What to Consider When Structuring a Cash and Equity Transaction -
We have enjoyed low interest rates for years, leading to an increase in all-cash acquisitions. As valuations soared in 2021, we saw private equity firms...more
A key to success for any growth company is navigating the numbers, with success and visibility in accounting and finance, preferably up and to the right. Nowadays, companies are experiencing accounting challenges as they...more
3/25/2022
/ Accounting ,
Acquisitions ,
Due Diligence ,
EBITDA ,
GAAP ,
IASB ,
IFRS ,
Mergers ,
Public Accounting Oversight Board ,
Purchase Price Adjustment ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) recently released their analysis, “CVC in 2021: The Trends, Part One,” examining 2021's corporate venturing trends, including growth in funding, IPOs and SPAC mergers, M&A and the emergence of...more