What Really Matters for a Premium IPO Valuation?
Some factors generally regarded as important, such as timing and the number of underwriters, appear to have little or no influence on the IPO valuation.
Strong economic and political forces are influencing M&A trends in positive—as well as unpredictable—ways. Explore BCG’s latest thought leadership on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for insights into the deals creating value today.
Some factors generally regarded as important, such as timing and the number of underwriters, appear to have little or no influence on the IPO valuation.
There is plenty to do before the CEO of a newly public company can ring the bell. The key to minimizing the risks of underperformance is to get the preparation right.
Auto companies are making deals to jump-start innovation, expand into new products, futureproof their business, and stay ahead of activist shareholders.
Market conditions are favorable for M&A. Expect a lot of deals, and expect most to destroy value—until companies learn how to turn the tide and create value.
An active M&A strategy that is tuned to sense new business opportunities around the globe has never been more important.
Despite financial pressures, governments face the need to invest heavily in infrastructure. Tapping into the massive amount of public assets under their control can help.
The new US tax law is likely to reshape corporate portfolios, provided buyers and sellers can overcome the new big uncertainty that the regime introduces—its own duration.
Post-Merger Integration
We reveal five success factors that put companies in a strong position to profit from these collaborations.
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