Accenture’s research has found that 74% of CEOs consider technology a source of competitive advantage. Yet, a few companies integrate technology to accelerate deals and manage highly confidential files, such as virtual data rooms, smoothly. As much as 96% of companies struggle to adopt new software. In this article, we provide an A-Z guide to […]
Successful merger and acquisition (M&A) deals involve meticulous research. However, not everyone is good at it. About 46% of M&A fail because of improper target identification, inaccurate valuations, and subpar commercial due diligence. How can you improve your chances of a successful investment? The solutions include a sound due diligence framework, an easy-to-follow checklist, and the right […]
There are a lot of virtual data room vendors, and each of them sets its own prices for the service. Sometimes, the pricing for two almost identical VDRs will differ greatly, and it’s quite hard to understand the reason for that. However, sticking to the cheapest solution is also not always a good decision since […]
Virtual data rooms have been a market tool unlike any other. Unfortunately, popular cloud storage services don’t offer the same kind of security as virtual data room providers, and traditional data rooms lack the efficiency a digital solution provides. That is why this industry is experiencing rapid growth. So, what is the current state of […]
Intro Big companies always find a way to grow larger. One option is to acquire another company to help with the new product development, business strategies, and contacts. M&A deals are common in the business world, but the largest and, oftentimes, most successful have caught our attention. We will take a closer look at UK-related […]
Intro Global M&A activity continues breaking dealmaking records. According to Refinitiv, the total value of pending and completed deals announced as of August 2021 has surpassed $3.6 trillion. In comparison, it took all of 2020 to reach the same number. With that said, mergers and acquisitions are the way for companies to gain numerous advantages — […]
What is a data room in investment banking? Over the past decade, technology has brought immeasurable change to the world of investment banking. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the established trend towards digitization and remote work was further magnified. Big banking firms are now using tech in more ways than ever. Who ever heard of drones […]