McDermott Will & Emery has released the October 2014 issue of Focus on Private Equity, which provides insight on issues surrounding private equity transactions and the investment life cycle across industries. Articles in this issue include:
Proposed EU Merger Review of Non-Controlling Minority Shareholding Acquisitions: Challenges and Opportunities for Private Equity
A recently proposed plan to reform EU Merger Regulation could expand the scope of transactions subject to prior notification. For the first time, minority shareholding acquisitions that do not lead to a change in control could be subject to prior notification to the European Commission. The proposed expansion of the Merger Regulation’s jurisdiction could significantly impact businesses.
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IPO Market Offers Attractive Exit Alternative for Sponsor-backed Companies
The strong IPO market offers private equity sponsors an attractive alternative to the sale of a portfolio company. However, the IPO process is complex, and must be structured properly at the outset. This article discusses some of the most significant structural considerations sponsors must consider in order to be in the position to obtain the maximum benefit from an IPO.
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