PitchBook’s Research Director on Emerging Areas for PE Investment
On the podcast, PitchBook's Nizar Tarhuni discussed PE investment in opportunity zones and why tech deals are attracting private equity interest.
S&P Global Leads EBITDA Add-back Discussion at InterGrowth
Panelists discussed the growing prevalence of add-backs and how they're impacting deal assessment and negotiations during a breakout session sponsored by S&P Global at ACG’s InterGrowth conference.
Worldpay Broadens Its Payment Processing Footprint Through M&A
Vantiv's acquisition of Worldpay Group was one of the largest payment processing deals in 2018, and reflects a growing trend of M&A being used to expand market share and capabilities.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Congress announced it will hold a hearing to address leveraged lending risks, and the Office of Management and Budget released its biannual agenda.
As Tech Transforms Health Care, Major Hurdles Remain
Steven Collens, CEO of health care technology incubator Matter, delivered the keynote at ACG Chicago’s 10th Annual Healthcare M&A Conference, where he advocated for collaboration between entrepreneurs and established players.
Expanding into Asia: Lessons from Biotech
There's a strong appetite for biotechnology in Asia, but what should companies know before establishing a presence—and what should be avoided?
ACG’s 2019 Public Policy Priorities
New lawmakers and a changing political landscape present opportunities and challenges for the middle market, and will drive ACG's public policy agenda in 2019.
Allocating Co-Investment Rights
Co-investments are becoming increasingly important to private equity investment. But as demand rises, negotiators are left wondering: What's the best way to blend the demands of both investors and managers?
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Leveraged lending continues to take center stage as lawmakers and regulators discussed easing Volker Rule restrictions. Meanwhile, architects of the original opportunity zone legislation consider an amendment to increase transparency.
SEC Issues Risk Alert on Privacy Compliance
The SEC's compliance wing released a risk alert related to Regulation S-P, the rule protecting consumer information and privacy for investment advisers.
