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Unveiling the Reality of #PrivateEquity, Part II: Great Deals Don't Magically Appear! Unfortunately for us poor #privateequity folks, someone's gotta get the job done. But fear not, we've assembled the Dream Team to Make It Happen! Let me introduce the all-stars: Lucia Lerley, Deal Lead and our Captain on the Bridge, navigating the BLOCK #transaction from wild rivers to safe harbor Vladimír Hejduk, the maestro of complex structuring and demanding negotiations Michal Flidr, the acquisition financing mastermind And a special shoutout to the legal powerhouse and one-man army Martin Subrt from ROWAN LEGAL - your epic work on cross-border due diligence, SPA, legal restructuring, SHA, financing, and co-investment was truly remarkable. We don't usually tip our caps to external advisors, but you earned it! Lady and gentlemen, it's always an absolute privilege working with this caliber of talent. Let's keep the momentum going on the next big deal! 💪 #CEIP #operationalprivateequity #investments #M&A

OGC and The CEO's Right Hand join forces in this new 3-part blog series on the M&A life cycle, offering practical legal and business insights to help guide you when contemplating an M&A transaction of your own either as seller or buyer. In Part 1 - M&A as a Strategic Choice for My Business - OGC Partners Leonard J. McGill and Michael Mendelson, along with William Lieberman of The CEO's Right Hand, explore 4 key questions you should consider and plan around before committing to a transaction: https://lnkd.in/eYFU7TKy #OGC #MandA #deallawyers

Look what my terrific business law partners Leonard J. McGill and Michael Mendelson have to say about the M&A life cycle. #mergersacquisitions #transactions #GC #generalcounsel OGC

Kirk Kapital acquires DOT A/S following a sale process advised by Clearwater Denmark (corporate finance) on the sell-side and by Bruun & Hjejle Advokatpartnerselskab (legal) on the buy-side. The process was closely followed by NKP | M&A Insights since August 2023. Congratulations to all parties involved. #mergersandacquisitions #deals #nordics #privateequity #investmentbanking

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, agreed to acquire Kaman Corporation, an American aerospace company, for $1.8bn. “Following robust engagement with Arcline and careful evaluation of other potential value creation opportunities, we are pleased to have reached this agreement. Given the rigorous review of alternatives we recently completed, we are confident this transaction maximizes value for shareholders and is in the best interest of Kaman as well as our employees, customers and other stakeholders,” Ian K. Walsh, Kaman Chairman, President and CEO. Arcline is advised by Morgan Stanley, Latham & Watkins (led by Josh Dubofsky and Navneeta Rekhi), Paul Hastings (led by Holly Snow) and Joele Frank (led by Tim Ragones and Jonathan Keehner). Kaman (led by Ian Walsh) is advised by J.P. Morgan, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates (led by Tracey Chenoweth, Maxim Mayer-Cesiano, David Wales, Erica Schohn, Michael Leiter and Marc Gerber), Wiggin and Dana LLP and Joele Frank (led by Mahmoud Siddig and Andrew Siegel). #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Aerospace

On the heels of Barratt, Bellway Homes overtures toward an ailing Crest Nicholson plc make sense for the former, if they are compete with the other big players. Since 2018 Crest has continued to limp forward, with its share price down over 35% in that period. Yet could still be a, potentially beneficial, target for Bellway. It would likely also benefit Crests shareholders. Interestingly, there's notable overlaps in land and markets, including product range, across the divisions... However, to remain competitive, it seems inevitable (given BDW & Vistry's growth) that they, Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey must pursue acquisitions of other smaller NHBs or SMEs... #acquisitions #housebuilding

This is a more detailed briefing note which follows on from my post last week.

A recent Victorian decision on landholder duty may cause a rethink on how capital is raised for property acquisitions and developments. Read more in our recent Hall & Wilcox article - with Anthony Bradica, Bradley White and me. #taxlaw #propertyfunds #victoria

Considering an M&A transaction? Dive into Part 1 of OGC's 3-part series, in collaboration with The CEO's Right Hand, exploring M&A as a strategic choice. Learn the key motivations, assemble the right team and prepare effectively to optimize success. Read now to ensure that your M&A journey starts on the right foot.

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🤩 Our client's property, originally acquired for $𝟰𝟲𝟱𝗸 has skyrocketed in value to a remarkable $𝟱𝟱𝟬𝗸 according to the latest valuation by 𝗖𝗕𝗔. This remarkable increase highlights the property's escalating value, signifying a noteworthy achievement! 🎉🤗 #ClientSuccess #propertyinvestment #RealEstateSuccess #buyersagentsydney #RealEstateInvestment #propertypurchase #realestateinvestment