Strategic Considerations for Fairness Opinions: A Decision Framework
23
Oct
Fairness Opinions, Valuation, Whitepapers

Strategic Considerations for Fairness Opinions: A Decision Framework

Introduction In today's complex deal environment, boards and their advisors face increasingly nuanced decisions regarding whether an independent fairness opinion strengthens or actually complicates the transaction process. Market volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving fiduciary standards have shifted the cost-benefit calculation around fairness opinions from a compliance exercise to a critical…
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Continuation Vehicles in Venture Capital: Unlocking Liquidity While Preserving Growth Potential
22
Oct
Valuation, Venture Capital, Whitepapers

Continuation Vehicles in Venture Capital: Unlocking Liquidity While Preserving Growth Potential

As venture capital firms navigate prolonged exit timelines and increasing liquidity demands from limited partners (LPs), continuation vehicles (CVs) are emerging as a critical solution. Once a niche instrument in private equity, CVs are now gaining traction in venture capital, particularly amid reduced IPOs, tepid M&A activity, and growing pressure…
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Houlihan Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Compressor Technology, Inc.
29
Sep
Financial Advisory, Investment Banking

Houlihan Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Compressor Technology, Inc.

Houlihan Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Compressor Technology, Inc. (ACT), based in Batavia, IL, on its sale to Burckhardt Compression (Winterthur, Switzerland), a global leader in reciprocating compressor systems. Founded in 1991, ACT is a U.S.-based service company specializing in reciprocating equipment for the downstream market,…
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