PIPE transactions were created to be an effective capital raising approach for public companies when there were few, if any, other satisfactory financing alternatives. While there are now a number of other confidentially marketed securities offering methodologies, for the reasons discussed in this article, PIPE transactions may be the most efficient or only alternative for
Update on the Market for PIPE Transactions
The private investment in public equity (PIPE) transaction has proven to be a popular financing tool in volatile markets. For the first five months of 2020, $29.3 billion has been raised through PIPE transactions, primarily in the healthcare and technology sectors.
Data source: PrivateRaise
Comparing timeframes (January 1 through June 9) year-over-year since 2015, there
Webinar: Life Sciences Financing Trends and Outlook
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The US capital markets remain an attractive source of capital for emerging companies in the life sciences sector. A significant percentage of the 2019 U.S. initial public offerings were undertaken by life sciences companies. Despite the market uncertainty and volatility brought about by
Exempt & Hybrid Securities Offerings: PIPE Transactions (Free Chapter)
During periods of market volatility, PIPE (private investment in public equity) transactions become an important financing alternative. During the financial crisis, financial institutions and other companies relied on PIPE transactions to raise significant capital. For example, in 2007, approximately $65.7 billion was raised in PIPE transactions, while in 2008, approximately $120.9 billion was raised. The
COVID-19: Temporary Nasdaq Relief from Shareholder Vote Requirements
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The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a rule filing from Nasdaq granting temporary relief from the shareholder approval requirements in respect of certain transactions. Nasdaq has adopted Listing Rule 5336T, which provides for limited relief from Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d)
Resales of Restricted and Control Securities in the US
The article, part of the Thomson Reuters Practical Law Global Guides to Debt Capital Markets Law and Equity Capital Markets Law, examines the various exemptions available for the resale of restricted and control securities under the US Securities Act of 1933 (as amended), the conditions applicable to the use of these exemptions and other relevant
On point. – Bad Actor Disqualification Provisions of Regulation A, Regulation CF and Regulation D
Section 926 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd Frank”) requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to adopt rules that would make the exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) provided by Rule 506 of Regulation D thereof unavailable for any securities offering in which certain
What’s the Deal? – PIPE Transactions
As a consequence of increased market volatility, a variety of offering alternatives to traditional underwritten public offerings may be more useful, such as PIPE (private investment in public equity) transactions. In this What’s the Deal? guide, we provide an overview of the PIPE transaction format.
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PIPE transactions remain an important capital-raising alternative, especially during periods of market volatility.
Whether a public company is seeking to raise additional capital from sector or financial investors, effect a recapitalization or restructuring, or facilitate a liquidity opportunity for an existing stockholder, a PIPE
PIPE Transaction Resources
PIPE transactions remain an important capital-raising alternative, especially during periods of market volatility. Whether a public company is seeking to raise additional capital from sector or financial investors, effect a recapitalization or restructuring, or facilitate a liquidity opportunity for an existing stockholder, a PIPE transaction may be the most efficient approach.
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