The Best Practices of the Best M&A Dealmakers – The Art of New Beginnings: Cultivating the Deal, from Origination to LOI

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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. In this, the second chapter from the third series “The Art of New Beginnings: Cultivating the Deal, from Origination to LOI.” we examine the post-strategy development processes and best practice methods associated with deal origination and resolution.

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/BPBD3rdEdChpt2?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000j7LA&e

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Monthly M&A Insider, January 2015

Get the report: http://bit.ly/1BU8PLF

Merrill Datasite, in association with mergermarket, presents the January 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

Get the report here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/MAInsiderJan2015?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jA00&e

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How a Virtual Data Room (VDR) Supports the IPO process?

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An IPO is an exciting and significant milestone for any company. But the preparation for a successful IPO often starts in advance and involves gathering and reviewing tens of thousands of confidential documents.

In the latest Thomson Reuters IPO handbook for Hong Kong 2015, Merrill DataSite Director, David Haynes discusses how virtual data room can support the IPO process, including:

• Key benefits of a VDR
• How does a VDR benefit the IPO Process?
• Why choose a VDR over other document-sharing products?
• What are the criteria when choosing the right VDR provider?
• Importance of integrated document management services, including VDR management and financial printing 

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)203 0316300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download the report:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-250?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jDKa&e

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

2014 was a mixed bag for consumer goods and retail M&A. On one hand, the retail space experienced a string of billion dollar buyouts, including Signet’s $1.4Bn acquisition of Zale’s Corp., Men’s Warehouse’s $1.8Bn purchase of Jos. A. Bank, as well as the $6Bn sale of Neiman Marcus to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Conversely, aggregate private equity investment in B2C companies dropped from $107.9Bn in 2013 to $95.2Bn in 2014. How will these trends impact the deal space in 2015?

Please tune into Merrill DataSite’s upcoming webinar, where we’ll discuss the health of the consumer goods M&A sector and trends for 2015: http://bit.ly/1CbLpRX

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/1843329409056237058

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Optimise your exit strategy and drive higher returns

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To sell portfolio companies at a good profit, private equity firms need to plan every detail of their exit strategies from day one. Find out how in this new Merrill DataSite white paper.

To grow sustainably, private equity firms need to maximise profits from the sale of portfolio companies: something that’s only possible with the right exit strategy.

In Part 4 of The Private Equity Life Cycle series – featuring the best practices, trends and strategies for each transactional stage – we look at five ways leading private equity funds are optimising their exit strategies.

Simply complete the registration form to receive your free copy today.

And, contact us via info@datasite.com to receive any of the previous parts in the Private Equity Life Cycle series:

1. Fundraising
2. The Investment Period
3. Value Creation

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)203 0316300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the Preparing for Successful Exit paper:

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Unlocking Growth in German M&A

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Drawing on the experience and expertise of German industry professionals, Thomson Reuters IFR, together with Merrill DataSite, has published this new Roundtable – “Unlocking Growth in German M&A”.

The Roundtable covers the key themes powering M&A in Germany today and the extent to which the market is driven by megadeals, or whether the real action is actually at the mid-market and smaller level.

Simply fill out the registration form to receive your copy today.

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)203 0316300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get IFR and Merrill DataSite Roundtable:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-248?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jBjd&e

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Mergermarket Deal Drivers FY 2014 - EMEA Review Heat Charts, data and analysis on M&A EMEA

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What were EMEA’s hottest M&A regions and sectors for 2014? Mergermarket’s new Deal Drivers full year 2014 review has the answer.

Get the latest analysis on predicted deal flow and M&A hotspots with the new EMEA Deal Drivers full year review for 2014, brought to you by Mergermarket and Merrill DataSite. A Heat Chart tracks recent stories on companies for sale and breaks them down by sector and EMEA sub-regions to reveal: The sub-regions likely to be M&A hotspots in H1 2015 The sectors that look set to have the highest number of deals Also featured is analysis of the big players and top deals in every sector and region.

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:;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the Deal Drivers FY2014 EMEA:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-246?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jBPV&e

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Fundraising – A Winning Edge

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With an increasingly competitive market for investors, it's more important than ever to win trust. This Merrill DataSite white paper explains how a virtual data room can help private equity firms and fund managers demonstrate professionalism, communicate effectively and build trust in the fundraising process.

As the Wall Street Journal points out, fundraising topped $266bn in the US alone last year, representing a huge increase on 2013. The upturn is making some investors uncertain about how high levels of dry powder will affect future returns.

That’s why it’s especially important for PE firms and fund managers to work hard to gain the trust of investors.

Merrill DataSite’s white paper, A Winning Edge, explains how a virtual data room – or document management platform – helps instil all-important investor confidence to drive better results.

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)203 0316300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get A Winning Edge now:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-245?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jBPQ&e

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Cyber Security: Protecting confidential data in the digital age

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In the high-risk, high-reward world of M&A, it’s vital to protect your confidential corporate data. This Merrill DataSite white paper explains how hackers are becoming more sophisticated, and provides advice on how you can improve your data security.

With ever-increasing global connectivity, information theft is a growing threat. During M&A transactions, the risk is especially prevalent as confidential corporate data is being shared with a number of parties.

The white paper from Merrill DataSite examines how sophisticated hackers are targeting M&A deals – and how firms should protect data during the due diligence process.

The paper covers:

• How hackers stole confidential M&A details from more than 80 companies
• Why experts think the ‘Internet of Things’ may be one of the biggest potential threats yet
• The severe reputational damage a cyber attack can cause
• How secure tools allow businesses to participate in due diligence and retain total control of their data

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)203 0316300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Get the Cyber Security white paper:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-244?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jBPL&e

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

2014 was a mixed bag for consumer goods and retail M&A. On one hand, the retail space experienced a string of billion dollar buyouts, including Signet’s $1.4Bn acquisition of Zale’s Corp., Men’s Warehouse’s $1.8Bn purchase of Jos. A. Bank, as well as the $6Bn sale of Neiman Marcus to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Conversely, aggregate private equity investment in B2C companies dropped from $107.9Bn in 2013 to $95.2Bn in 2014. How will these trends impact the deal space in 2015?

Please tune into Merrill DataSite’s upcoming webinar, where we’ll discuss the health of the consumer goods M&A sector and trends for 2015: http://bit.ly/1CbLpRX

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/1843329409056237058

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

The Best Practices of the Best M&A Dealmakers – The Art of New Beginnings: Cultivating the Deal, from Origination to LOI

Get the report here: http://bit.ly/1tiy6Ba

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 second chapter from the third series “The Art of New Beginnings: Cultivating the Deal, from Origination to LOI.” we examine the post-strategy development processes and best practice methods associated with deal origination and resolution.

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/BPBD3rdEdChpt2?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000j7LA&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

Monthly M&A Insider, January 2015

Get the report here: http://bit.ly/1BU8PLF

Merrill Datasite, in association with mergermarket, presents the January 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

Get the report here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/MAInsiderJan2015?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jA00&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

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

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Merrill DataSite has partnered with Thomson Reuters 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 January.

In January, HSBC Holdings were the top Financial M&A Advisor for the APAC region, including Japan, overtaking Morgan Stanley. Activity started strong in 2015 with deal activity worth US$126.7billion, an 88.5% month-on-month increase from December 2014.

Get this summary for all the latest data.

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:;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Receive your complimentary report:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-243?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000j9wX&e

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