Auction process Investment Banking
Definition
Sell-side transaction situation where investment bankers approach dozens of buyers (both financial and strategic) and accept bids.
Comments
Most investment banker led engagements tend to be auctions. However, given the competitive environment auctions create, buyers often grow weary chasing deals that fall to other bidders. This is why many private equity firms spend significant time looking for proprietary dealflow.
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