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Celine Nguyen, CFA
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Competitive Bidding in M&A: Learning from GE's $10.6 Billion Mistake
At Zenify Investments, we often advise our clients to approach auctions or competitive bidding situations with extreme caution. Why? Let...
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Celine Nguyen, CFA
Nov 6, 20243 min read
$100M Lesson: Why M&A Due Diligence Isn't Just About Ticking Boxes
A few years ago, an NDIS business went on the market for sale and was eventually sold for $100 million. Given the size of the deal, the...
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Celine Nguyen, CFA
Oct 21, 20243 min read
M&A Lessons for SMEs from AMD's Remarkable Turnaround
In the fast-paced world of technology, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) achieved a remarkable turnaround—transforming from a company on the...
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Celine Nguyen, CFA
Oct 18, 20242 min read
How We Add Value: A Client's Perspective
"What makes a great M&A advisor? We let our clients do the talking. Here's how one of our recent clients described their experience,...
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Celine Nguyen, CFA
Oct 13, 20245 min read
Riding the AI Wave: 6 Reasons I Chose NVIDIA
What makes a stock worth investing in, especially in a rapidly evolving industry like AI? As a recent shareholder in NVIDIA, the AI chip...
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Celine Nguyen, CFA
Aug 26, 20243 min read
M&A: The Business Dating Game
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can feel surprisingly similar to modern dating. As a CEO navigating the M&A landscape, your experience...
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Celine Nguyen, CFA
May 24, 20244 min read
1 IPO, 11 Underwriters: What Can We Learn from Ibotta's $664 Million IPO?
The initial public offering (IPO) process is a significant event for any company, marking its transition from a private entity to a...
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Celine Nguyen, CFA
May 7, 20243 min read
$962M Merger Completed in 11 Days: How Did Shearson Do It?
On Monday, November 23, 1987, Robert Rittereiser from E.F. Hutton called Peter A. Cohen of Shearson Lehman Brothers, rekindling merger...
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Celine Nguyen, CFA
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Six Lessons from Blackstone's First Buyout Deal
In the world of business and investments, the right strategy can be as pivotal as the opportunity itself. Blackstone's inaugural...
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