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ETSY's Sale of Depop to eBay (for $400M less) - Two Different Paths of Growth

ETSY's Sale of Depop to eBay (for $400M less) - Two Different Paths of Growth

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)

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2025 M&A Lessons #1 - The Grass Isn’t Greener…Unless You Fertilize (Structure) and Water (Post-Closing Integration)

2025 M&A Lessons #1 - The Grass Isn’t Greener…Unless You Fertilize (Structure) and Water (Post-Closing Integration)

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

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When Your Company’s Debt Becomes Your Problem

When Your Company’s Debt Becomes Your Problem

If you're not careful, working for or on behalf of your company could land you in trouble. Our new colleague—an experienced corporate/funds/blockchain attorney—Lara Slachta explains how to avoid small-claims disputes and better protect yourself

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Hidden IP Risks That Kill Deals After the LOI

Hidden IP Risks That Kill Deals After the LOI

After the LOI is signed, IP diligence begins, transactions begin to shake and closing can seem just out of reach. If the details don't line up, you could lose your deal altogether. Read analysis by Talha Wajeeh and Anu Kinhal to avoid costly IP risks

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