Monthly M&A Insider, May 2014

Download the M&A Monthly Insider Report here: http://bit.ly/1nLVZJX

Merrill Datasite, in association with mergermarket, presents the May edition of the M&A Monthly Insider Report which provides an insight into global deal flow by region, detailing transactional statistics and commentary for Latin America, North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and The Middle East & Africa.

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is a secure virtual data room (VDR) solution that optimises the due diligence process by providing a highly efficient and secure method for sharing key business information between multiple parties. Merrill DataSite provides unlimited access for users worldwide, as well as real-time activity reports, site-wide search at the document level, enhanced communications through the Q&A feature and superior project management service - all of which help reduce transaction time and expense. Merrill DataSite’s multilingual support staff is available from anywhere in the world, 24/7, and can have your VDR up and running with thousands of pages loaded within 24 hours or less.

With its deep roots in transaction and compliance services, Merrill Corporation has a cultural, organisation-wide discipline in the management and processing of confidential content. Merrill DataSite is the first VDR provider to understand customer and industry needs by earning an ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certificate of registration – the highest standard for information security – and is currently the world’s only VDR certified for operations in the Europe, United States and Asia.

As the leading provider of VDR solutions, Merrill DataSite has empowered more than two million unique visitors to perform electronic due diligence on thousands of transactions totalling trillions of dollars in asset value. Merrill DataSite VDR solution has become an essential tool in an efficient and legally defensible process for completing multiple types of financial transactions.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: 1-866-399-3770;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download the M&A Monthly Insider Report here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/May2014MAInsider?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iVwz&e

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The Private Equity Lifecycle series – Part 1

Download the white paper here: http://bit.ly/1hx0mVv

In our new The Private Equity Lifecycle series, we examine the latest trends, best practices and winning strategies for each transactional stage of a PE deal.

In part 1, Trends in Fundraising, we focus on practical advice for fund managers to create successful fundraising plans and to manage regulatory changes affecting fund marketing, which include: 

• the new, stringent AIFMD regulations for EU investors
• the new rules on general solicitation representing investment funds
• public fund marketing under the JOBS Act for U.S. investors

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is established as the market-leader for virtual data rooms (VDRs) in Europe and across the world. As first to market, we have many years of experience to bring to your transaction and have had time to develop and refine our technology, leading to a peerless Project Management and systems infrastructure that operates 24/7/365. This is why many thousands of companies trust Merrill DataSite to manage their online due diligence processes.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: +44 (0)845 602 6916;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download the white paper here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-203?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iW5S&e

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The Best Practices of the Best M&A DealmakersRefocusing Traditional Due Diligence: Value Creation in Today’s Ultra-Competitive Deal Environment

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Drawing on the experience and expertise of the ‘best in class’ dealmakers, The M&A Advisor, together with Merrill Datasite, is publishing the quintessential dealmakers guide series – The Best Practices of The Best Dealmakers. This installment: “Refocusing Traditional Due Diligence: Value Creation in Today’s Ultra-Competitive Deal Environment” focuses on the best practices for executing the due diligence process in M&A transactions, with a growing emphasis on strategic value creation.

Simply fill out the registration form to download it today.

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is a secure virtual data room (VDR) solution that optimises the due diligence process by providing a highly efficient and secure method for sharing key business information between multiple parties. Merrill DataSite provides unlimited access for users worldwide, as well as real-time activity reports, site-wide search at the document level, enhanced communications through the Q&A feature and superior project management service - all of which help reduce transaction time and expense. Merrill DataSite’s multilingual support staff is available from anywhere in the world, 24/7, and can have your VDR up and running with thousands of pages loaded within 24 hours or less.

With its deep roots in transaction and compliance services, Merrill Corporation has a cultural, organisation-wide discipline in the management and processing of confidential content. Merrill DataSite is the first VDR provider to understand customer and industry needs by earning an ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certificate of registration – the highest standard for information security – and is currently the world’s only VDR certified for operations in the Europe, United States and Asia.

As the leading provider of VDR solutions, Merrill DataSite has empowered more than two million unique visitors to perform electronic due diligence on thousands of transactions totalling trillions of dollars in asset value. Merrill DataSite VDR solution has become an essential tool in an efficient and legally defensible process for completing multiple types of financial transactions.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: 1-866-399-3770;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download the report:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/BPofBestDealmakers2-4?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iV54&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Webinar Playback - The Evolution of the Tech Startup Exit Strategy

Get the webinar playback here: http://bit.ly/1kgJNPd

Merrill DataSite recently brought together a group of high-tech deal professionals to lend their expert insight into this fast-growing, quickly evolving sector of the market. Our panelists discussed the long-term challenges of today’s frothy tech valuations and in addition, they weighed the pros and cons of floating an IPO versus an outright sale or remaining independent. Register here to watch the playback of that discussion.

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is a secure virtual data room (VDR) solution that optimises the due diligence process by providing a highly efficient and secure method for sharing key business information between multiple parties. Merrill DataSite provides unlimited access for users worldwide, as well as real-time activity reports, site-wide search at the document level, enhanced communications through the Q&A feature and superior project management service - all of which help reduce transaction time and expense. Merrill DataSite’s multilingual support staff is available from anywhere in the world, 24/7, and can have your VDR up and running with thousands of pages loaded within 24 hours or less.

With its deep roots in transaction and compliance services, Merrill Corporation has a cultural, organisation-wide discipline in the management and processing of confidential content. Merrill DataSite is the first VDR provider to understand customer and industry needs by earning an ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certificate of registration – the highest standard for information security – and is currently the world’s only VDR certified for operations in the Europe, United States and Asia.

As the leading provider of VDR solutions, Merrill DataSite has empowered more than two million unique visitors to perform electronic due diligence on thousands of transactions totalling trillions of dollars in asset value. Merrill DataSite VDR solution has become an essential tool in an efficient and legally defensible process for completing multiple types of financial transactions.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: 1-866-399-3770;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the webinar playback here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/TechStartup?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iRr2&e=1

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

New Mergermarket global M&A data: May 2014

Download the report here: http://bit.ly/RTR3s9

Get the full story behind April’s increase in M&A deal value with the latest global data and analysis from Mergermarket and Merrill DataSite.

Last month saw global deal values rise by over 100% compared to April 2013 thanks to several mega transactions.

The new Mergermarket Monthly M&A Insider, published in association with Merrill DataSite, features global analysis and a wealth of data for every regional deal market, including:

• Asia Pacific, where deal value is up 38% compared to March 2014
• Europe, where April 2014 posted the highest deal value in 7 years
• Middle East & Africa, where deal value is up 90.5% compared to April 2013

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is established as the market-leader for virtual data rooms (VDRs) in Europe and across the world. As first to market, we have many years of experience to bring to your transaction and have had time to develop and refine our technology, leading to a peerless Project Management and systems infrastructure that operates 24/7/365. This is why many thousands of companies trust Merrill DataSite to manage their online due diligence processes.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: +44 (0)845 602 6916;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download the report here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-202?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iVRb&e

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Capitalizing on the Shifting Sands of the Energy Market

Register to join the webinar here: http://bit.ly/1lhb7yW

From the North American shale revolution to the recent resurgence in clean technology, the energy industry is firing on all cylinders and attracting tremendous investor interest. This revolution has not only birthed a new crop of companies, which have floated successful IPOs and garnered strong private equity activity, it has caused dominant players in oil and gas to seek out and develop new and more efficient technology for managing production. Additionally, increased shale production has forced companies to make massive infrastructure investments -- from pipelines to LNG liquefaction terminals—to turn the United States from a major consumer of energy to significant exporter of energy. In the clean tech space, for example, Goldman Sachs has set a $40 billion target for investing in the clean tech over the next ten years as investors hope to find the next Tesla and Nest. 

While the media headlines highlight America’s move towards energy independence, countries such as Canada and the UK are also actively participating in the current energy boom; Canada is in the midst of a pipeline bid to become a stronger force in oil, and the UK’s government sees shale gas as a way to boost energy security while offsetting declining natural gas production. 

The global makeup of energy consumption is changing with both natural gas and renewables gaining ground at the expense of crude oil and coal. To leverage these tremendous growth opportunities, energy investors domestically and abroad are trying to stay ahead of the curve as they decide where to invest incremental dollars. 

Join the upcoming Merrill DataSite webinar as we hear from a panel of experts about the trends they are seeing in the broader energy transaction marketplace. The audience will learn which industry sectors are hot, and how the deal market in this sector has been revitalized. 

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is a secure virtual data room (VDR) solution that optimises the due diligence process by providing a highly efficient and secure method for sharing key business information between multiple parties. Merrill DataSite provides unlimited access for users worldwide, as well as real-time activity reports, site-wide search at the document level, enhanced communications through the Q&A feature and superior project management service - all of which help reduce transaction time and expense. Merrill DataSite’s multilingual support staff is available from anywhere in the world, 24/7, and can have your VDR up and running with thousands of pages loaded within 24 hours or less.

With its deep roots in transaction and compliance services, Merrill Corporation has a cultural, organisation-wide discipline in the management and processing of confidential content. Merrill DataSite is the first VDR provider to understand customer and industry needs by earning an ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certificate of registration – the highest standard for information security – and is currently the world’s only VDR certified for operations in the Europe, United States and Asia.

As the leading provider of VDR solutions, Merrill DataSite has empowered more than two million unique visitors to perform electronic due diligence on thousands of transactions totalling trillions of dollars in asset value. Merrill DataSite VDR solution has become an essential tool in an efficient and legally defensible process for completing multiple types of financial transactions.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: 1-866-399-3770;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Register to join the webinar here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8538536080185333250?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iTl6

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Identifying investment opportunities in Europe’s recovering countries

Download the Euro zone recovery investment guide: http://bit.ly/1hL3nkF

Get the latest investor’s guide to the improving M&A climate in Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain from Merrill DataSite.

Now the Euro zone recovery is spreading to the more troubled European economies, investors are re-entering the market looking for well-priced investments and higher returns.  

This new white paper from Merrill DataSite offers a complete review of recent M&A activity to inform your investment strategy and help locate the right opportunities. It covers the positive indicators and potential pitfalls for deal-making in Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain.

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is established as the market-leader for virtual data rooms (VDRs) in Europe and across the world. As first to market, we have many years of experience to bring to your transaction and have had time to develop and refine our technology, leading to a peerless Project Management and systems infrastructure that operates 24/7/365. This is why many thousands of companies trust Merrill DataSite to manage their online due diligence processes.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: +44 (0)845 602 6916;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download the Euro zone recovery investment guide:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-201?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iUL4&e=1

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Monthly M&A Insider, April 2014

Download the report here: http://bit.ly/1iAcJnB

Merrill Datasite, in association with mergermarket, presents the April edition of the M&A Monthly Insider Report which provides an insight into global deal flow by region, detailing transactional statistics and commentary for Latin America, North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and The Middle East & Africa.

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is a secure virtual data room (VDR) solution that optimises the due diligence process by providing a highly efficient and secure method for sharing key business information between multiple parties. Merrill DataSite provides unlimited access for users worldwide, as well as real-time activity reports, site-wide search at the document level, enhanced communications through the Q&A feature and superior project management service - all of which help reduce transaction time and expense. Merrill DataSite’s multilingual support staff is available from anywhere in the world, 24/7, and can have your VDR up and running with thousands of pages loaded within 24 hours or less.

With its deep roots in transaction and compliance services, Merrill Corporation has a cultural, organisation-wide discipline in the management and processing of confidential content. Merrill DataSite is the first VDR provider to understand customer and industry needs by earning an ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certificate of registration – the highest standard for information security – and is currently the world’s only VDR certified for operations in the Europe, United States and Asia.

As the leading provider of VDR solutions, Merrill DataSite has empowered more than two million unique visitors to perform electronic due diligence on thousands of transactions totalling trillions of dollars in asset value. Merrill DataSite VDR solution has become an essential tool in an efficient and legally defensible process for completing multiple types of financial transactions.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: 1-866-399-3770;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download the report:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/April2014Insider?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iRrv&e=1

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Webinar Playback - The Evolution of the Tech Startup Exit Strategy

Get the webinar playback here: http://bit.ly/1kgJNPd

Merrill DataSite recently brought together a group of high-tech deal professionals to lend their expert insight into this fast-growing, quickly evolving sector of the market. Our panelists discussed the long-term challenges of today’s frothy tech valuations and in addition, they weighed the pros and cons of floating an IPO versus an outright sale or remaining independent. Register here to watch the playback of that discussion.

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is a secure virtual data room (VDR) solution that optimises the due diligence process by providing a highly efficient and secure method for sharing key business information between multiple parties. Merrill DataSite provides unlimited access for users worldwide, as well as real-time activity reports, site-wide search at the document level, enhanced communications through the Q&A feature and superior project management service - all of which help reduce transaction time and expense. Merrill DataSite’s multilingual support staff is available from anywhere in the world, 24/7, and can have your VDR up and running with thousands of pages loaded within 24 hours or less.

With its deep roots in transaction and compliance services, Merrill Corporation has a cultural, organisation-wide discipline in the management and processing of confidential content. Merrill DataSite is the first VDR provider to understand customer and industry needs by earning an ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certificate of registration – the highest standard for information security – and is currently the world’s only VDR certified for operations in the Europe, United States and Asia.

As the leading provider of VDR solutions, Merrill DataSite has empowered more than two million unique visitors to perform electronic due diligence on thousands of transactions totalling trillions of dollars in asset value. Merrill DataSite VDR solution has become an essential tool in an efficient and legally defensible process for completing multiple types of financial transactions.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: 1-866-399-3770;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the webinar playback here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/TechStartup?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iRr2&e=1

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Executing Effective M&A – Part 3 Featuring post-merger checklist

Download the white paper: http://bit.ly/1ppmsle

Critical steps for successful post-merger integration, plus new checklist.

In this final part in our updated series on Executing Effective M&A, we examine how to create lasting value after a transaction concludes.

The 2014 edition also includes a 9-point post-merger checklist that details key considerations from deal close and up to 18 months after.

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is established as the market-leader for virtual data rooms (VDRs) in Europe and across the world. As first to market, we have many years of experience to bring to your transaction and have had time to develop and refine our technology, leading to a peerless Project Management and systems infrastructure that operates 24/7/365. This is why many thousands of companies trust Merrill DataSite to manage their online due diligence processes.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: +44 (0)845 602 6916;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download the white paper:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-195?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iRNK&e=1

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Monthly M&A Insider: April 2014 New Mergermarket data on global M&A activity

Download the report: http://bit.ly/1kZoKDt

Get the full story behind M&A performance in Q1 with the latest global data and analysis brought to you by Mergermarket and Merrill DataSite. 

Judging from Q1 2014 deal numbers, M&A activity appears to be gearing up for a rebound on 2013. With the first quarter showing overall M&A activity up 39% in terms of deal value and 2% in terms of volume compared to the same period last year, confidence and closure appear to be on the increase.

The new Mergermarket Monthly M&A Insider, published in association with Merrill DataSite, features global analysis and data for every regional deal market to inform your strategies.

About Merrill DataSite

Merrill DataSite is established as the market-leader for virtual data rooms (VDRs) in Europe and across the world. As first to market, we have many years of experience to bring to your transaction and have had time to develop and refine our technology, leading to a peerless Project Management and systems infrastructure that operates 24/7/365. This is why many thousands of companies trust Merrill DataSite to manage their online due diligence processes.

For more information, please contact Merrill DataSite: Tel: +44 (0)845 602 6916;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download the report:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-199?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000iRNP&e=1

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite