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 Entries tagged "IPO"What the sponsors sawPE investors had to get creative during the worst of the credit crunch, but take-privates and IPOs have picked up. In search of IPOsA surge of PE-backed offerings in September buoyed hopes that a once-vibrant market was on its way back. But fundamental changes have made the prospects, particularly for venture startups, still uncertain. Fast forwardMohamad Ali has done plenty of deals, but helping transform Avaya ahead of an anticipated IPO is a new experience. Better weather ahead for IPOs?The fourth quarter of 2009 certainly won't resemble the market's heyday, but a degree of normalcy should be restored. Waiting for TalecrisPrivate equity firms have proceeded with caution as they approach the awakening IPO markets. But with Talecris, Cerberus and Ampersand seem ready to test the limits of investor appetites. Bubble, trouble, toil and muddleIn the late '90s, venture capital generated extraordinary returns on high-risk companies. Then came the collapse, and the industry has struggled to find its way since. A modest proposalPE firms are marketing their portfolio company IPOs to raise cash, not create a profitable exit. Will investors bite? A bright lightIn a year of rare IPOs and exits, GT Solar went public and actually made money for its sponsors. Governance, incentives and buyoutsA report argues that private equity governance practice is worse than you'd think. Unfortunately, it's full of holes. Where's the exit?The way out may be tough right now, but companies looking ahead to 2010 should get their houses in order. Liquid plumberWith a new $265 million secondary fund, Industry Ventures offers a rare exit for private investors. Make that 2, or 3, or ...HBS' Josh Lerner: A VC-backed entrepreneur who succeeded once has a 30% chance to do so again. Silver liningsDespite a sour M&A climate, firms that advise sale-minded, venture-backed companies are in the sweet spot. Cravath helps Bristol feed a starved IPO marketBristol-Myers plans to raise $500M-plus selling shares in Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Cravath's Ronald Cami and Susan Webster are advising. Surveying the damageResults of a survey indicate it's a very difficult environment for any startup. Juicing up the marketA high-tech battery startup's IPO could clear the way for other energy storage exits. KKR's leap of faithThe buyout heavyweight is offering a complex plan to take itself public. Warm and fuzzy3i Group and Prax Capital Management took public a Chinese restaurant chain by the name of Little Sheep, turning its coveted soup into gold. | ||||||||||||||||
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