Private equity partner Neill Jakobe and corporate associate Jeffrey Koh (both of Chicago) authored an article published in the June 2014 edition of Financier Worldwide magazine titled "A favourable market for sellers." The authors discuss the recent increased market demand for acquisitions leading to attractive deal terms, valuations and other market developments that are benefitting sellers. They note, "With many buyers vying for the same assets in hot sectors such as financial services, healthcare, life sciences and technology, sellers have been able to harness these competitive dynamics to drive attractive valuations and limit their post-closing risk and obligations."
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