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Structuring and Financing Independent Sponsor Transactions

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July 16, 2025

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Rob Connolly, leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor team, recently participated in a panel discussion, “Structuring and Financing Independent Sponsor Transactions,” exploring deal structures and capital availability for independent sponsor transactions in this period of global market, trade, and geopolitical volatility. Rob and fellow panelists discussed:

  • Current M&A Outlook for Independent Sponsors
  • Impact of Tarrifs and Economic Environment on Independent Sponsor Transactions
  • Deal risk mitigation with transactional insurance, including new rep and warranty insurance products for deals valued between $1M and $50M
  • Due Diligence
  • How Independent Sponsors source deals and differentiate themselves from other buyers
  • Structuring Independent Sponsor Transactions
  • Future of the Independent Sponsor Model
  • Independent Sponsor Partnerships
  • Navigating Discussions with Capital Providers
  • Managing the Deal Process and Minimizing Broken Deal Expenses
  • Updates to Qualified Business Stock benefits

Alex Kasdan of Expert Webcast moderated the conversation. Click here to watch the full discussion: https://expertwebcast.com/checkout/new?o=210002

Questions about independent sponsor transactions in the current climate? Contact Robert Connolly or another member of LP’s Corporate group.


Filed under: Corporate, Independent Sponsors

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