Liquidity Drought for US Venture-backed Companies in Q2 2008
Worst Quarter Since 2003 with No IPOs Completed, New Low for M&A Transactions; But Acquirers Paying More
With the broader economy sputtering, venture capital firms are finding it increasingly difficult to generate returns through the sale or public listing of portfolio companies. In the second quarter of 2008 there were no initial public offerings (IPOs) of U.S. venture-backed companies. Moreover, liquidity generated via mergers and acquisitions fell to $4.7 billion with just 56 transactions completed, according to the Quarterly U.S. Liquidity Report released by Dow Jones VentureSource.
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Other Businesses Also Feeling the Pinch
Sub $25 Million Deal Volumes Dropping; Valuations Steady
by David Wolf
Deal volumes at the lower end of the middle market are trending markedly lower while valuations are holding their own.
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Down Market Highlights Liability For 401(k) Plan Sponsors
by Steven Smith
When the stock market is up, everyone is happy with their 401(k). With the current 20% decline in the market and a recent Supreme Court ruling making plan administrators liable for ignoring participant instructions that would have reduced losses, employers and administrators should take notice.
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About US
The Mercator Group offers Merger & Acquisition, consulting and implementation services to enhance value. We help businesses and non profit organizations develop and implement strategies and tactics to achieve their objectives.
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