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Paul F. Hartzell is a recognized thought-leader in the virtual data room industry and brings a rich background in the financial and information management industries to his role with Merrill DataSite. Beginning with its creation in 2002, Paul has helped DataSite grow to more than 20,000 online due diligence projects and 420,000,000 pages hosted.
In this article, Paul discusses why Merrill DataSite is so widely used and trusted throughout the mining and natural resources sector. More >
Discovery in Due Diligence and the Essential Steps to Take
In this article, Ross Whittaker, Regional Director of Merrill DataSite in New England, discusses the redefinition of due diligence and the essential steps to take to ensure successful M&A transactions. More >
The BRIC rise and the subsequent effect on Due Diligence
In this article from Financier Worldwide's Global Reference Guide 2011: Mergers & Acquisitions, Ari discusses the rise of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) as major players in the global economy and its impact on due diligence. More >
Paper Paper Everywhere? Welcome to the new world of online Due Diligence
Chris Robilliard, Regional Director of Merrill DataSite Australia & New Zealand, discusses the challenges of a paper-based due diligence process and the benefits of using a virtual data room in today's market. More >
The New European Economy: Interview with Merlin J. Piscitelli
In this interview with the New European Economy Magazine, Merlin J. Piscitelli, Regional Director of Merrill DataSite Europe, discusses how accurate information delivery, combined with timely and effective management of information, allows companies to streamline the due diligence process and lowers a project’s overall operating costs. More >
The Role of Virtual Data Rooms in Negotiating Transactions
Recently Paul Hartzell was invited to participate in a webinar on how Virtual Data Rooms have become the primary vehicle through which transactional due diligence takes place. If you are not already using Virtual Data Rooms to conduct your due diligence, soon you will be. More >
The Need for Speed: How Better Investor Information Translates into Faster Fundraising
Private equity fundraising is finally on the up. But there’s still a huge gap between funds that are closing fast and those that are on the market for years. Paul Hartzell, senior vice president of Merrill DataSite, explains how online tools can accelerate fundraising. More >
Buyers vs. Sellers
As buy and sell sides change perspectives during an aggressive and uncertain period in trading, the floors of many platforms seem ill at ease. Paul Hartzell investigates the intricate relationship between both sides of the market, their expectations, and the future for trading facilities. More >
Why Do You Need the World's Best and Most Secure Document Platform for Your Life Science Information?
Life Science clients, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical/biotechnology and medial device/scientific instrument companies are looking for a better way to share, yet protect, proprietary information during due diligence with their external partners. This information may include scientific studies, clinical trial protocols and reports, regulatory filings, intellectual property (IP) summaries and filings, financials, market research and more. How can Merrill DataSite® help and what should you look for when comparing solutions and making a purchase decision? More >
On VDR Pricing
Grocers have known about this little trick for a long time: they put a cheap, irresistible price on some special to get shoppers in the door—all the while knowing that they’ll make up for that loss-leader by overcharging on the rest of the groceries.
A number of virtual data room providers out there today are playing this same game. These VDRs dangle a low initial price in front of potential clients while planning all along to make their money through hidden fees and service charges on the back end. In fact, the FINAL cost to you can vary by as much as 100 percent from that initial bid. More >
The Power of Asset Readiness
Company managers and owners continually seek to achieve a maximum return on their interests, from inception to exit. How is it then that so few are willing to maintain a state of asset readiness that would allow them to take advantage of opportunities that may materialize at any moment?
While the capital and lending markets have undergone dramatic change in the last 18 months, the need for private, institutional and public capital remains unchanged. Any organization that foresees a potential need to open its books for any type of due diligence exercise will do well to begin an organizational effort today, in advance of actual need. Imagine for a moment that you are “looking” in one or more of the following categories: More >
Virtual Data Rooms Are Tools for Buyers Too
Years ago the idea of using a virtual data room (VDR) seemed like it would never be accepted. The concept of taking paper due diligence materials and placing them ‘online’ seemed too far fetched to work. People felt the internet would never have the level of security or the speed required to display sensitive corporate information to outside parties. Once internet connection speeds increased and security measures improved so did the idea of people reviewing information on a computer screen from the comfort of their own office. Today, VDR awareness is still growing and the adoption rate continues to move further downstream from Fortune 500 companies to middle market companies. Additionally, VDRs were primarily viewed as tools for divesting assets by auction. Today the use of virtual data rooms has expanded to acquirers in two party (one buyer, one seller) transactions. More >
