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Blackstone and Vista Equity Capital’s acquisition of Smartsheet was announced on September 24th 2024; and the acquisition closed on January 22nd 2025, as Smartsheet was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Both PE firms own an equal equity stake in Smartsheet. The move to take Smartsheet private was an all cash transaction with a…
An exploration of Kirkland & Ellis’ dominance in the private equity sector this year and the factors behind their success.
An account of the Ashurst and Perkins Coie merger, and an exploration of the future benefits and potential downsides.