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What startup founders need to know about M&A valuations

As founders near the end of the lifecycle of their startups, the question of “valuation” usually arises in a new context: mergers and acquisitions. Valuation is no stranger to a founder — it’s ...
JD Supra

M&A Insights Series – Valuation Expectations and Industry Trends: A Conversation with Dave Kakareka of Balmoral Advisors (Part 1)

To help businesses, owners, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent ...
JD Supra

Earnout structures: Bridging valuation gaps in M&A – beware the tax complexity

With an observable increase in the use of earnout and contingent consideration structures in M&A, it is timely to consider the related tax complexity. Our recent Private M&A Report highlights a rise ...

M&A activity declines as investors opt for high-value deals

UK merger and acquisition (M&A) activity declined in the first half of the year, as investors sought strategic deals amid market volatility. The total deal value of UK M&A declined 12.3 per cent from ...
Reuters

Japan hits M&A record of $232 billion, driving Asia deals rebound

TOKYO/HONG KONG, June 26 (Reuters) - Japan is driving Asia's M&A rebound in 2025 with a record $232 billion worth of deals in the first half, and bankers expect the trend to sustain fuelled by ...