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

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

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Monthly M&A Insider, May 2015

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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PitchBook 2Q 2015 U.S. PE Breakdown Report

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Merrill DataSite in partnership with PitchBook presents the 2Q 2015 U.S. PE Breakdown report which provides a review of all U.S private equity investment, exits and fundraising activity in the first quarter of 2015. The report provides useful insight to help plan for private equity endeavors for the remainder of the year. Simply fill out the registration form to download it now.

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/PB2Q2015US?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jRmX&e

Follow us on Twitter: @merrilldatasite

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

Get the report here: http://bit.ly/1b5GE6I

Register here for the full transcript 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

Get the report here:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/OpenforBizMARoundtable?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jQOf&e

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

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

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 April.

HSBC Holdings once again retained the number one spot as top Financial M&A Advisor for the region. Overall M&A activity declined 4.4% throughout the month however, leading to a total of US$99.7 billion across APAC, including Japan.

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

Receive your complimentary report:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-263?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jTyY&e

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M&A Sector Snapshot: Real Estate

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The latest IFR M&A Sector Snapshot, sponsored by Merrill DataSite, examines the second most active deal market globally in Quarter 1, 2015.

With US$77bn of announced deals in the Real Estate sector in Q1, the strong momentum continues from last year, when announced deals reached the highest levels on record.

As a leading indicator of new M&A projects, Merrill DataSite believe this will be an ongoing trend – learn more about why. Complete the sign-up form to receive your Sector Snapshot 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)20 3031 6300;
Email: info@datasite.com; Web: http://www.datasite.com

Download M&A Sector Snapshot:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-262?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jTe5&e

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The Art of Due Diligence – Part one: How pre-deal preparation leads to successful M&A events

Download part 1 of the ‘Art of Due Diligence’: http://bit.ly/1HRku47

With half of all M&A transactions failing to deliver on their anticipated value, it’s important for selling companies to make proper pre-deal preparations that give buyers the full picture.

Merrill DataSite’s informative, new white paper, ‘The Art of Due Diligence’, is a step-by-step guide to best practice in pre-deal preparation. In the first of three instalments, we offer advice on how to conduct thorough M&A pre-deal preparation – and how this can lead to greater success.

It includes:

• The six “big-picture” questions any acquirer will want answers to
• A sample list of documents that will be needed for outside due diligence
• How to use technology to simplify the process

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

Download part 1 of the ‘Art of Due Diligence’:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-261?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jRtv&e

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NEW PitchBook - Q2 2015 European Private Equity Breakdown Report

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PitchBook and Merrill DataSite reveal the full story behind Private Equity and Venture Capital activity for Q2 2015 across Europe in this NEW PE Breakdown Report.

Download the PitchBook European PE Breakdown for Q2 2015.

You will find a comprehensive set of data, a full review of PE and VC activity and expert comment on every European region, sector and transaction type for the quarter.

Highlighted in the report are: 

• Private Equity deal flow across Europe in terms of both volume and value by region
• An examination of Buyouts, Exits and Fundraising activities
• Investor, lender, legal and advisory League Tables, showing the biggest names in the business

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

Receive the report:

http://www.datasitedeal.com/UK-259?LeadSource=Social_Media&CampaignID=701C0000000jRen&e

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