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With over 38,000 properties worldwide, the fast-food giant isn't just flipping burgers but making waves as a major real estate investor. Swipe to explore the numbers and share your thoughts on the risks and benefits in the comments! #ReRx #ReRxfunds #debtfund #401k #mcd 🍔 #mcdonald #investments #GlobalProperties #RealEstateGiant #FastFoodInvestor #PropertyPortfolio #investmentopportunities #BurgerchainInvestor #RealEstateInvestments #GlobalExpansion #FastFoodEmpire #PropertyInvestor #InvestmentStrategy #BurgerBusiness #RealEstateVentures #GlobalFranchise #FastFoodInvestments #PropertyDiversification #InvestmentPotential #BurgerInvestor #RealEstatePortfolio #globalinvestments

Houlihan Lokey's Sameer Shamsi is a Jedi Master of the private market secondaries trade. He discusses the increasing opportunities in GP-led secondaries as well as fundraising in 2024 and beyond. A must read! I am also curious to hear Sameer Shamsi's thoughts on the GP-led market in Asia. #secondaries #privatemarkets #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #limitedpartners #gpled #fundmanagers #advisors #asiapacific

Another AIM takeover | Director buying | Good value? Angling Direct #ANG Brickability #BRCK Cerillion #CER Gateley #GTLY IQGeo #IQG Renew Holdings #RNWH Yet another AIM company (and one of Investor's Champion Stonking Small Cap opportunities) is under offer from a large US private equity firm; when will shareholders start to push back? Elsewhere, other companies covered here might also be attracting buying interest given their strong sector presence or modest valuations. Read on here for Investor's Champion thoughts on the latest news.  https://lnkd.in/eTzptETv

In our latest blog, we discuss the work Briars has been doing with Private Equity portfolio businesses to support their global expansion plans and explain how we provide the perfect solution to maximise growth and remove risk whilst preserving EBITDA. https://lnkd.in/eFQXsNwV #PrivateEquity #GlobalExpansion #PortfolioGrowth #InvestmentStrategy #PEInvestment

Always happy when Jacob Indursky and the folks over at Citywire RIA think I can cobble together a few coherent thoughts!! Traditional auction processes - going out and hawking your wares to upwards of 40 buyers - may yield you the highest price, but in an efficient market you’re likely to receive the same if not quite similar value from a smaller, more targeted process where the list of buyers is curated to your desired outcome and the result extends beyond just economics. https://lnkd.in/ea-87VyH #wealthmanagement #turkeyhill #mergersandacquisitions

Content alert 📢📢📢 Following the article, which I wrote for RollUpEurope explaining the British accountancy rollups, I follow up with Part ll explaining the Cooper Parry x Waterland Private Equity transaction. In this article, I zoom in on five topics: ★ Waterland’s rationale for investing in Cooper Parry ★ Valuation ★ Acquisition and ownership structure ★ Capital structure ★ Bolt-on M&A playbook Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePE6zw_A

Crown Partners tracked $3.2 billion in asset-based financings during July. Our ABF Report documents the continued growth in monthly volume in our market after the slow Q1. Some highlights from July are CIT providing a larger line and SOFR +2.25% acquisition financing to Crown Crafts, Inc., Wingspire Capital agenting Phillips Pet Food & Supplies' refinancing, and Truist agenting a financing solution to start up whiskey manufacturer Whiskey House of Kentucky. If you would like this report delivered to your inbox each month, please email research@crownlp.com to subscribe. #abl #assetbasedlending #nonbanklender #debtadvisory #capitalmarkets #middlemarket #debt #banking #bankingindustry #liquidity #investmentbanking #privateequity #directlending

Inland Private Capital Corporation sold a retail property in Downers Grove, Illinois, resulting in a 1.75x equity multiple for investors in its DST program. Read the full article on SQX Alts! #DST #alternativeinvestments #investing

Private wealth clients continue to gravitate towards secondaries, says Jonathan McEvoy, Co-Head of Coller Capital’s US Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions Distribution. As Coller gears up to launch its first private wealth offering in April, McEvoy shares the firm's investment approach and rationale behind the foray into the strategy, in an interview with SecondaryLink. #Secondaries #Secondary #SecondaryMarket #AlternativeInvestments #PrivateMarkets #PrivateEquity #PE https://lnkd.in/e6kxBp9Q

The UK M&A industry sees continued momentum with Quilter's recent expansion, adding four new firms to its advisory network: Andy Caterer Wealth Management, Fort Veritas Wealth, Dickson & Co Wealth Management, and Crandles & Co. These additions, located across the UK, bring extensive experience and a dedication to top-tier financial advice. This strategic move not only enhances Quilter's geographical presence but also underscores its commitment to fortifying its advisory network and offering holistic financial solutions to a wider client base. The integration signifies a broader trend of consolidation in the financial advisory sector, with Quilter bolstering its market standing, elevating competitiveness, and expanding service capabilities. The expansion paves the way for increased M&A activity in the UK market, as firms seek alignment with larger networks to foster growth and resilience. Expect a surge in strategic partnerships and acquisitions aimed at achieving broader market outreach and operational efficiency. #HSAadvisory #UKMarkets #MergersandAcquisitions #WealthManagement