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20VC: Are IPO Windows Shut? Has Regulation Killed the M&A Market? M&A OG Frank Quattrone on Lessons from 650 M&A Deals Worth Over $1TRN and Taking Amazon, Cisco and Netscape Public

Mar 1, 2024
Frank Quattrone discusses why M&A is down, IPO windows, lessons from prior transactions. Challenges faced during market crashes, navigating tech finance landscape. LinkedIn's deal with Microsoft, bidding wars, differences in buyers. Setbacks during the credit crisis, negotiation skills, Amazon IPO success. Importance of recognizing trends in M&A markets, leveraging technology advancements.
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  • Regulation isn't the main M&A hurdle, as sellers' unrealistic valuations stall deals.
  • Valuation gaps and cultural clashes hinder M&A success, requiring careful navigation.

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Impacts of Market Crash on M&A Valuations

During market crashes, M&A valuations face challenges as sellers often cling to unrealistic high valuations, hindering deals. Sellers struggle to accept reduced valuations, causing a delay in deal realizations. Trump's stance against big tech may not significantly alter the antitrust landscape, impacting M&A dynamics.

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