Pharma M&A Boom – Understanding the Prescription for Success

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

Thu, Jun 25, 2015 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM CST

Tune into Merrill DataSite’s upcoming webinar to hear from a panel of pharma deal experts who will bring insight into the current market: 

• What are the various reasons pharma companies – both large and small – are experiencing increased deal activity? 
• Is this M&A boom sustainable? Who has the biggest opportunity set in the current life sciences deal market? 
  
  

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:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8840511459571805442

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Where the Deals are and Definitely Are Not: Distressed Investing and Restructuring Outlook

Get the report here: http://bit.ly/1Mi4VCI

In partnership with Merrill DataSite, the M&A Advisor held a Roundtable discussion with a panel of M&A experts and investors to discuss their thoughts on the outlook for restructuring activity in 2015 including:

• What is likely to happen in energy and retailing
• Structural changes that have led to a decline in bankruptcies and restructurings
• How distressed investing has changed

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 report here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/MAAdvisorMay2015?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LMdLIAW&e

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The Nature of Private Equity in Switzerland - New Merrill DataSite Roundtable

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What is the nature of Private Equity in Switzerland currently and what is influencing deal-flow?

At a Private Equity conference hosted in Zurich recently, Merrill DataSite asked a group of senior professionals from influential organisations, including KKR, Permira and Swisscom to share their experience and opinions, which are featured in this new Roundtable report.

The Roundtable discussion includes topics, such as:

• The potential impact of the Swiss Franc rate on businesses and valuations
• The spend on Venture Capital vs. spend on Research in the region
• The opportunity presented by traditional, family-owned businesses and the development of e-commerce

Complete our registration form to receive your copy of the Roundtable report today.

http://bit.ly/1cL158R

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: +44 (0)20 3031 6300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the Roundtable:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-269?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LNDV&e

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Pharma M&A Boom – Understanding the Prescription for Success

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

Thu, Jun 25, 2015 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM CST

Tune into Merrill DataSite’s upcoming webinar to hear from a panel of pharma deal experts who will bring insight into the current market: 

• What are the various reasons pharma companies – both large and small – are experiencing increased deal activity? 
• Is this M&A boom sustainable? Who has the biggest opportunity set in the current life sciences deal market? 
  
  

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:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8840511459571805442

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Investors’ Outlook for 2015 Stalwarts Roundtable

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In partnership with Merrill DataSite, the M&A Advisor held a Roundtable discussion with a panel of M&A experts and investors to discuss their thoughts on activity in 2014, as well as their outlook for the year ahead.

The principle issues covered included:

• Rising company valuations, which are dissuading private equity investors
• How “Quantative Easing” has impacted M&A activity – and what its winding down will mean
• The dangers of short-termism among shareholder groups
• The sectors on different continents most attractive to investors

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 report:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/StalwartsRoundtable?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LLTnIAO&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

May 2015 - M&A Advisor’s League Table for APAC, including Japan

Get the copy: http://bit.ly/1GmFv8N

Merrill DataSite has partnered with Thomson Reuters IFR to produce a monthly league table, which ranks the top M&A advisors in APAC, including Japan. This summary also provides insight into the biggest deals in the region for the month of May.

Goldman Sachs has taken the number one spot from HSBC Holdings as top Financial M&A Advisor for the region. Overall, the volume of M&A activity slowed again in May with a decline of 3.4% to US$111.5 billion compared with April.

Get your copy of the latest summary here>>

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: +44 (0)20 3031 6300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the copy:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-268?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LLY8&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Will Low Oil Prices Lead to High Deal Volume?

Register to watch the playback here: http://bit.ly/1c2jn57

Register here for the playback of Merrill DataSite’s recent webinar where esteemed industry professionals discussed the energy industry and predicted trends for 2015 including:

• Upstream, midstream or downstream – which has more deal opportunities in 2015?
• How volatile energy prices are expected to affect valuations 
• What deal-makers can do to capitalize on the current state of the energy market

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 watch the playback here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/LowOilPriceHighDealVolume?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LJ1QIAW&e

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Monthly M&A Insider, May 2015

Get your copy here: http://bit.ly/1F6a3Vl

Merrill DataSite, in association with Mergermarket, presents the new and improved Monthly M&A Insider for May 2015.

This report is simple to navigate – divided by region - and provides invaluable insight into deal flow, M&A volumes, values and trends worldwide.

We hope you enjoy the new M&A Insider, with this month’s transactional statistics and commentary for Europe, Asia Pacific, Japan, North America, Latin America and The Middle East & Africa.

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: +44 (0)20 3031 6300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get your copy here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-267?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LJfT&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

The Best Practices of the Best M&A Dealmakers – After the Deal: Strategies and Issues for the Day After Closing

Get the Best Practice guide here: http://bit.ly/1Eio4OV

Drawing on the experience and expertise of ‘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.

In this, the fourth chapter from series three - “After the Deal: Strategies and Issues for the Day After Closing” - we examine the issues that may arise after the signing of the Purchase Agreement and close of the transaction, including balance sheet discrepancies, management issues, earn out expectations and computations, and cultural differences – with both positive and negative post-closing outcomes.

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: +44 (0)20 3031 6300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the Best Practice guide here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-265?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LJC3&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

The Best Practices of the Best M&A Dealmakers – Getting to Yes: From LOI to Closing the Deal

Get the Best Practice guide here: http://bit.ly/1HrsiIL

Drawing on the experience and expertise of ‘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.

In this, the third chapter from series three – “Getting to Yes: From LOI to Closing the Deal” – we discuss the due diligence process; the writing of the Purchase Agreement and the closing of the deal.

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: +44 (0)20 3031 6300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the Best Practice guide here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-264?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LJBt&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

M&A Sector Snapshot: Private Equity

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PRIVATE EQUITY FACES DIFFICULT FUTURE AMID DEAL DROUGHT

The latest IFR M&A Sector Snapshot, sponsored by Merrill DataSite, examines the Private Equity industry, which faces a tough time in terms of M&A deals due to fierce competition.

Global financial sponsor-related deal activity rose to US$273bn in the first quarter of 2015, up US$54bn compared with the prior year, but that disguises the true picture. As PE faces a raft of challenges, from soaring valuations, lower returns, tougher competition and tighter rules on leverage – get your copy of the PE Sector Snapshot for a fuller picture.

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: +44 (0)20 3031 6300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the Private Equity Sector Snapshot:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-266?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LJAj&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Will Low Oil Prices Lead to High Deal Volume?

Register to watch the playback here: http://bit.ly/1c2jn57

Register here for the playback of Merrill DataSite’s recent webinar where esteemed industry professionals discussed the energy industry and predicted trends for 2015 including:

• Upstream, midstream or downstream – which has more deal opportunities in 2015?
• How volatile energy prices are expected to affect valuations 
• What deal-makers can do to capitalize on the current state of the energy market

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 watch the playback here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/LowOilPriceHighDealVolume?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LJ1QIAW&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Open for Business: Predictions for 2015 Retail & Consumer M&A

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Register here for the playback of Merrill DataSite’s recent webinar where esteemed industry professionals discussed the health of the consumer goods M&A sector and predicted trends for 2015 including:

• The potential for continued retail consolidation in 2015
• How consumer spending will affect M&A activity in the consumer goods sector
• Where the opportunities are in the Middle Market
• Private equity’s role in the consumer goods M&A sector

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 watch the playback here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/RetailConsumerPredictions2015?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jHdw&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

The Best Practices of the Best M&A Dealmakers – After the Deal: Strategies and Issues for the Day After Closing

Get the report here: http://bit.ly/1PjeTti

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. In this, the fourth chapter from the third series “After the Deal: Strategies and Issues for the Day After Closing” we examine the issues that may arise after the signing of the Purchase Agreement and close of the transaction, including balance sheet discrepancies, management issues, earn out expectations and computations, and cultural differences – with both positive and negative post-closing outcomes.

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 report here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/BPBD3rdEdChpt4?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000001LHmQ&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite