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Showing posts with label Shailen Chande valuation structuring transactions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shailen Chande valuation structuring transactions. Show all posts

April 3, 2009

What is new with valuations and structuring of transactions?

I have more from Shailen Chande who attended the CVCA conference. Here is what Shailen has to say about Valuation & Structuring transactions:
- Valuation of Canadian PE deals never reached the heights of their US counterparts - many Canadian sponsors sat on the bench and leverage levels were relatively prudent.
- For the most part, there is not widespread acceptance of the "new world" amongst sellers - deals getting done are when sellers are distressed.
- Lack of transaction comps post Fall 2007, significantly deteriorating current trading and lack of visibility through 2009 make valuation incredibly difficult - greater emphasis on diligence.
- To mitigate valuation concerns, recent transactions have seen a greater emphasis on earn outs and vendor take backs - trend will likely continue.
- Most interesting opportunities have a restructuring angle - need to structure for the downside case.

By the way, you can reach Shailen at Shailen Chande at hotmail.com.