Denzel Cadet breaks down how ETSY's sale of Depop to eBay (for $400 million less than Etsy paid) reveals two different paths of growth (organic vs inorganic)
The final installment of 2025 M&A Lessons unpacks Lesson #1, which explains why, pre-closing, structuring around the risks in your target and, post-closing, rolling up your sleeves for post-closing integration are key parts of the acquisition process
Lesson #3 in our countdown. In M&A, just like in love, don’t get too attached too early. The deal isn’t real until the ink dries. Stay sharp, stay patient, and keep your options open.
Cadet Legal's countdown continues with Lesson #4. In lower middle market M&A, emotions can derail or define a deal. In this article we unpack why "checking your emotions at the door" is necessary but not sufficient. You also need EQ
