Michelle Gasaway

Jan 17, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Michelle Gasaway

Key Points The capital markets reacted enthusiastically to the end of election uncertainty, and expectations of lower taxes, less regulation and more business-friendly policies. Record-setting equity markets are expected to finally open the IPO window for companies that have been waiting to go public. Strong corporate fundamentals remain positives for both investment-grade and high-yield bonds, so long as deficits and inflation do not cause interest rates to rise again.

Dec 18, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Philip M. Dear |Michelle Gasaway |Danny Tricot

Key Points Market uncertainty led some companies to delay or reconsider IPO plans in 2023, but strategic planning and advance preparation can better position companies to execute on opportunities in 2024. Despite the rise in interest rates, companies were able to remain agile in response to market opportunities by proactively analyzing their balance sheets and capital structures to successfully execute a significant number of debt transactions.

Dec 13, 2023 | lexology.com | Michelle Gasaway |Danny Tricot |Adam Howard |Philip M. Dear

Key PointsMarket uncertainty led some companies to delay or reconsider IPO plans in 2023, but strategic planning and advance preparation can better position companies to execute on opportunities in 2024. Despite the rise in interest rates, companies were able to remain agile in response to market opportunities by proactively analyzing their balance sheets and capital structures to successfully execute a significant number of debt transactions.