For VC Backed Companies - IPOs and M&A Exits Remain Strong
Technology Companies Leading IPO Rebound
U.S. Venture-backed companies raised $1.2 billion in 13 IPOs in Q1 2007, with technology companies leading the way. On the M&A front, the number of deals was slighlty down from 2006 levels, but deal sizes jumped by 11%, with total reported M&A proceeds matching levels reached in the 4th quarter of 2000.
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Private Equity Firms Raising Money at Record Breaking Pace
US Funds Raise $44.3 Billion in First Quarter
US Private Equity Funds continue to raise money at record-breaking levels, up 67% year over year with buy-out funds dominating.
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Angel Investment for 2006 up 10% Over 2005
With 51,000 entrepreneurial ventures receiving angel funding in 2006, angel investors represent a significant piece of the funding pie.
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Section 409A Final Regulations Issued
On April 10, 2007, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued the long-awaited final regulations interpreting the deferred compensation rules under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A. Here is a link to the regulations. Click here for a link to the regulations.
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Outsourcing Practices for 2007
by Jennifer Berthiaume & Will Parsons
We present results from last month's Culpepper Trends Survey on outsourcing plans in IT, technology and life science companies for 2007. Details are provided on type of business functions outsourced, changes in outsourcing practices, and most popular countries providing outsourcing services.
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Participation in Salary Surveys May Raise Antitrust Issues
Employers often participate in salary sureveys and use the results to help set compensation programs and justify actions on annual raises. A recent case has raised the spectre that such participation may violate anti-trust laws.
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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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