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• August 05, 2022

  Talent Strategy: ‘It’s About Being Intentional’

  CHRO Deb LaMere provides insights on leveraging a people strategy to attract and retain top talent.

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• August 03, 2022

  The Critical Importance of Demonstrating True Allyship in the Workplace

  Datasite's Anjali Motiani writes about how leaders can effectively demonstrate continuous allyship.

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• August 01, 2022

  Deal Lawyers Download Podcast – Datasite’s M&A Outlook Survey

  Americas CRO Mark Williams discusses this year's second-half deal climate on a podcast from Deal Lawyers.

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• August 01, 2022

  Dealmakers Want More Technology to Manage M&A

  Americas CRO Mark Williams writes that despite choppier market conditions, most global dealmakers are doubling down on using technology to execute deals in the next 12 months, reflecting findings from Datasite's 2H 2022 M&A Outlook survey.

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• August 01, 2022

  Global Dealmakers Expect Activity Uptick in 2H22, Reveals New Survey

  CEO Rusty Wiley comments on global deal activity and the outlook for the second half of the year, based on findings from Datasite's 2H 2022 M&A Outlook survey.

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• July 27, 2022

  3M to Spin Off $8.6 Billion Health Care Business

  Americas CRO Mark Williams comments on the outlook for spinoffs and carveouts, drawing on data from Datasite's 2H 2022 M&A Outlook survey.

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• July 27, 2022

  Spinoff and Litigation Decisions Are Key Moments in 3M CEO's Career

  Americas CRO Mark Williams shares insights on why companies are exploring spinoffs in the face of inflation, supply chain problems and a potential recession.

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• July 21, 2022

  What's Next for M&A?

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses how technology can help ensure successful M&A outcomes despite challenging conditions, citing findings from Datasite's 2H 2022 M&A Outlook survey.

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• July 19, 2022

  With 174 Total Deals in Q1 2022, Indian M&A Market Set to Witness Strong Performance, Reveals Datasite

  Head of India George Belcher explains what's driving India's hot M&A market and how this affects the future of business.

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• July 19, 2022

  Where is M&A Headed in the Second Half?

  Drawing on the findings from Datasite’s 2H 2022 M&A Outlook survey, CFO Tom Donnelly discusses where M&A is headed in the second half of the year in an on-air interview with Benzinga.

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• July 19, 2022

  CFO Communication Skills: ‘Invest in Empathy’

  CFO Tom Donnelly shares comments on the importance of communication and empathy in business.

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• July 19, 2022

  An M&A Influx Is on Its Way

  CRO Mark Williams writes that despite global conflict and economic tensions, dealmakers predict strong M&A activity in the second half of the year.

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• July 13, 2022

  Datasite is #1 on Selling Power's Annual ‘50 Best Companies to Sell For’ List

  Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has been recognized as the premier company on Selling Power’s ‘Annual 50 Best Companies to Sell For’ list, moving up from second place in 2021, and marking the company’s sixth consecutive year on the list. 

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• July 13, 2022

  M&A Activity: An Uptick on the Way?

  Findings from Datasite's 2H 2022 M&A Outlook survey show that dealmakers expect an uptick during the second half of this year.

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• July 11, 2022

  Datasite Sees Increased Activity in Second Half

  Despite current market conditions, 68% of respondents from Datasite's survey of more than 540 global dealmakers predict M&A activity will increase over the next year.

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• July 05, 2022

  Dealmaking Uptick on Horizon Despite Inflation, Survey Says

  Global merger and acquisition activity is expected to rise over the coming months despite challenges such as inflation, according to a survey conducted by Datasite, a provider of cloud-based technology services for M&A professionals. The survey of more than 540 global dealmakers found that 68 percent anticipated a rise in merger activity over the next 12 months.

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• July 01, 2022

  Dealmakers Ready to Reignite M&A Push This Year, Survey Finds

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli discusses findings from Datasite's 2H22 Dealmaker survey about UK M&A professionals' optimism on deal volumes for the next 12 months.

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• June 30, 2022

  Global Dealmakers Expect Increased Activity in 2H22, Datasite Survey Finds

  Deal activity is expected to increase over the next 12 months, though most dealmakers foresee a reduction in multiples, even as inflation increases are priced into models, according to a new survey from Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals.

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• June 29, 2022

  Though Not as Frenzied as Last Year, M&A Remains Strong

  CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights on the current state of M&A. While not as frenzied as last year, global dealmaking remains strong.

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• June 28, 2022

  HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Listening Is the First Step in Allyship

  CHRO Deb LaMere discusses how to build a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, citing findings from Datasite's Talent and Diversity in M&A survey.

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• June 28, 2022

  How to Demonstrate True Allyship in the Workplace Today, and Throughout the Year

  CHRO Deb LaMere shares three ways to demonstrate true allyship now and throughout the year.

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• June 27, 2022

  Diversity Goals: Improving Trust Encouraged 80 Percent of Employees to Share Data Voluntarily, PwC Partner Says

  Findings from Datasite's Diversity study revealed how M&A professionals have seen DE&I-related issues impact dealmaking.

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• June 23, 2022

  DealTech: Women Leading Push for Diversity in PE, M&A - Analysis

  Mergermarket cites research from Datasite and comments from CEO Rusty Wiley on how talent in M&A is becoming more diverse and the need for continuing education on why inclusivity is important and how to be an ally.

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• June 23, 2022

  DealTech: Prep Data Shows M&A Market Still on Feet After Barrage of Blows – VDR Insight

  Mergermarket features insights from Datasite CEO Rusty Wiley on current M&A trends, including where M&A investment is taking place now, and how current market volatility is lengthening the time to complete deals.

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• June 13, 2022

  Datasite Recognized as a Premier Sales Employer by the Institute for Excellence in Sales

  Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals has been recognized, once again, as a Premier Sales Employer by the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES). This is the company’s second time receiving this award.

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• June 08, 2022

  Tom Donnelly of Datasite on 5 Things You Need to Succeed in the Modern World of Finance & Fintech

  CFO Tom Donnelly shares insights on how to navigate and succeed in the modern world of finance, including, in Datasite's case, investing in innovation and people to meet aggressive growth goals.

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• June 06, 2022

  The Do’s and Don’ts of Negotiating a Raise

  CHRO Deb LaMere offers tips and strategies on how to negotiate a raise in the technology industry.

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• June 06, 2022

  How to Show Allyship Now and Throughout the Year

  CHRO Deb LaMere shares insights on why businesses need to be even more intentional in supporting diversity if they want to continue being innovative in solving problems.

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• June 06, 2022

  Standing Out During a Talent Shortage

  CHRO Deb LaMere discusses how employers who demonstrate an understanding of ESG issues will stand out in the current talent shortage.

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• June 02, 2022

  The Software That Wants to do Bankers' Work Without Replacing Them

  CEO Rusty Wiley comments on how Datasite is automating M&A grunt work by delivering time savings and efficiency in processing transactions from start to finish.

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• May 17, 2022

  Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities Within Cybersecurity

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes about the latest cybersecurity trends, considerations for 2022 and advice on how companies can become more cyber resilient.

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• May 11, 2022

  Datasite Wins 2022 Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Award for Fintech – Mergers & Acquisitions

  Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has been recognized by the Singapore Business Review (SBR) with the 2022 Technology Excellence Award for Fintech – Mergers & Acquisitions. The company received the award for its Datasite Prepare™ application, which leverages AI and machine learning to create faster, more efficient deal preparation.

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• May 10, 2022

  Cybersecurity in a Digital World and the War For Talent

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes about cybersecurity and the war for talent in a digital world, citing data from Datasite's survey of 200 senior UK M&A professionals.

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• May 06, 2022

  The ‘S’ in ESG’s Impact on M&A & How to Mitigate Risks

  CEO Rusty Wiley writes about the impact social factors can have on dealmaking and how to mitigate some of the risks.

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• May 04, 2022

  Datasite’ s Deb LaMere Recognized as 2022 CHRO of the Year

  Deb LaMere, Datasite Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), has been recognized as 2022 CHRO of the Year- Mid-Market by HRO Today, according to Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals.

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• April 28, 2022

  Datasite Innovation Recognized with Stevie Awards in Asia-Pacific and America

  Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, was recognized for its technology innovation with a pair of Stevie Awards, which included a gold Stevie Award for Innovation Technology Development – Financial Services Industries in the 2022 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Stevie Awards and a bronze Stevie Award for Datasite Prepare™ - Fintech Solution in the American Business Awards.

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• April 26, 2022

  Cybersecurity in a Digital World and the War For Talent

  Sophisticated cyberwarfare and rising geopolitical tensions mean that cybersecurity threats are evolving at a very rapid pace, impacting entire businesses operations and their hard-won reputations. EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes about cybersecurity and the war for talent in a digital world.

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• April 12, 2022

  Women Struggle to Break Into M&A, and Diversity Lags Behind

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli and Senior Vice President Anjali Motiani discuss the lack of diversity in M&A and how the industry can improve, based on Datasite's survey of over 600 global dealmakers.

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• April 11, 2022

  Women Dealmakers Gaining Ground, According to Datasite Survey

  While more women are participating in dealmaking, especially among Millennials and Generation Z, women dealmakers have felt less appreciated and supported than their male counterparts in the last year, according to findings from a new survey of 600 global dealmakers across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, France, and Germany by Datasite, an SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals.

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• April 11, 2022

  Diversity: Number of Women in M&A on the Rise

  The future of M&A may be female. According to Datasite's recent survey of 600 global dealmakers, there are more women than men in M&A among Millennials and Generation Z.

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• April 01, 2022

  Senior M&A Deal-Making Roles Dominated by Men: Survey

  Senior-level management positions in merger and acquisition deal-making are dominated by men, according to a survey conducted by Datasite, a provider of cloud-based technology services for M&A professionals.

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• March 31, 2022

  Female Dealmakers Gaining Ground, Datasite Survey Finds

  While more women are participating in dealmaking, especially among Millennials and Generation Z, female dealmakers have felt less appreciated and supported than their male counterparts in the last year, according to findings from a new survey of 600 global dealmakers across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, France, and Germany by Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals.

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• March 30, 2022

  First Quarter M&A Activity Rises, Despite Inflation and Supply Chain Concerns

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses Q1 M&A activity, and what to expect in Q2, including trends to watch, such as how talent and diversity are affecting dealmaking, highlighting findings from Datasite's Talent and Diversity in Dealmaking Survey.

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• March 23, 2022

  Datasite Wins 2022 BIG Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award

  Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has been recognized by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) as a winner in its inaugural 2022 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Excellence Awards program.

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• March 23, 2022

  It's Never Too Late: HR's Guide to Starting Your DEI Journey, Shared by 14 Leaders

  CHRO Deb LaMere and other HR leaders share advice for organizations that have not yet prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion, ranging from one thing they can do to get started, to practices and beliefs that need to stop immediately.

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• March 23, 2022

  Green Deals Tripled Last Year Amid Emissions Crunch

  Americas CRO Mark Williams comments on how ESG risks present both challenges and opportunities for dealmakers, including how they can destroy post-transaction value if unmitigated, but also create a genuine source of value creation, and why technology and tools to manage the M&A process are vital.

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• March 17, 2022

  Datasite Achieves EDGE Certification

  Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today announced that it has achieved EDGE Assess certification in recognition of its commitment to workplace gender equality.

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• March 08, 2022

  What’s Driving Technology M&A Now?

  CEO Rusty Wiley writes about several factors that are likely to spur increased TMT M&A this year, based on Datasite's survey of UK dealmakers.

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• March 03, 2022

  Datasite Wins Five Stevie® Awards for Outstanding Sales & Customer Service

  Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has been recognized in a variety of categories by the 16th annual Stevie Awards® for Sales & Customer Service.

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• March 03, 2022

  Deb LaMere Of Datasite On The Labor Shortage & The 5 Things We Must Do To Attract & Retain Great Talent

  CHRO Deb LaMere discusses how to attract and retain top talent, including providing flexibility, development and growth opportunities, focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and employee well-being, and communicating with transparency.

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• March 03, 2022

  After Record Highs, M&A Can Still Climb Higher in 2022

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli discusses the outlook for M&A in 2022 and the regulatory hurdles that could have an impact.

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• March 03, 2022

  Cybersecurity is Top TMT M&A Investment Opportunity and Challenge for UK CEOs and Dealmakers, Says Datasite Survey

  Cybersecurity is expected to be the biggest challenge and opportunity facing technology, media and telecommunication (TMT) mergers and acquisitions professionals (M&A) in 2022, according to new research by Datasite.

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• March 02, 2022

  Datasite Sponsors Korn Ferry Tour Pro Golfer Ryan McCormick

  Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today announced a sponsorship agreement with Ryan McCormick, a top-ranked US professional golfer competing on the Korn Ferry Tour, the developmental tour for the US-based Professional Golf Association Tour.

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• March 02, 2022

  DealTech: Increased Use of AI in M&A Due Diligence Will Change Legal Profession - Experts

  Datasite Chief Product Officer Thomas Fredell shares insights on how artificial intelligence is being used to help manage the due diligence process associated with M&A. The article includes information on Datasite Prepare, an app that uses AI to categorize documents into a deal room before a deal goes live, as well as other Datasite apps, which use AI, such as natural-language redaction, to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation.

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• March 01, 2022

  Exclusive: Nearly Three Quarters of UK Tech Leaders are Concerned Regulation Will Halt M&A in 2022

  According to Datasite's survey of 200 senior UK M&A professionals, dealmakers are concerned about increased regulations slowing down the deal process in 2022. EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli discusses how technology can help dealmakers manage the diligence process effectively and efficiently.

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• March 01, 2022

  How Can Businesses Adapt to Thrive in the Talent Wars?

  CHRO Deb LaMere discusses how diversity and inclusion can increase employee engagement and reduce turnover.

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• February 28, 2022

  Cybersecurity is Top TMT M&A Investment Opportunity and Challenge for UK CEOs, Dealmakers: Datasite Survey

  Cybersecurity is expected to be the biggest challenge and opportunity facing technology, media and telecommunication (TMT) mergers and acquisitions professionals (M&A) in 2022, according to new research by Datasite.

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• February 28, 2022

  Big Pharma May Embrace M&A to Recoup Billions After US Drug Patents Expire

  Americas CRO Mark Williams shares insights with S&P Global on how big pharma is embracing M&A this year amidst the pandemic recovery.

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• February 11, 2022

  Delivering M&A Success in 2022: Can Dealmakers Exceed 2021 Record Highs?

  2021 was a record-breaking year for M&A, despite some difficult market challenges and the ongoing global pandemic. EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli discusses what's ahead for dealmakers in 2022.

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• February 11, 2022

  How Can Dealmakers Deliver M&A Success in 2022? Can They Exceed 2021 Record Highs?

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli weighs in on the year ahead for dealmakers after a record-breaking 2021 in M&A.

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• February 10, 2022

  Rusty Wiley is President and CEO at Datasite - a Tech Firm Specializing in M&A.

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses key trends impacting M&A in 2022, including the top dealbreakers, and some of the leadership lessons he’s learned along his career while building an agile, fast-growing, SaaS company, on the Smart Money Circle podcast.

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• February 09, 2022

  Deb LaMere, CHRO at Datasite - Well-Being and Recognition

  CHRO Deb LaMere discusses how holistic employee engagement, professional development, and mentorship programs at Datasite support the company's ambitious growth plans in a highly competitive market.

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• February 07, 2022

  Long Story Short: How Technology is Changing the Way We Work

  CHRO Deb LaMere discusses how technology is changing the way we work, referencing Datasite's internal peer-to-peer recognition tool as a way to keep employees engaged even as they work remotely.

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• February 03, 2022

  For This CHRO, Remote Work Has Boosted Connectivity and Culture as Her Team Weathers COVID

  After nearly 24 months of remote and hybrid work, CHRO Deb LaMere discusses how organizations can continue to innovate, boost connectivity and culture, and keep employees motivated.

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• January 28, 2022

  Addressing Emerging Financial Crime Risks - How to Strengthen Your Defenses

  Combatting crime in both the real and virtual world remains a constant challenge for financial institutions. EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli discusses the need for more advanced prevention and detection methods when it comes to due diligence in M&A. This article was originally published on Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence on 28th January 2022.

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• January 19, 2022

  2022 M&A Outlook is Strong Despite Challenges of Inflation, Supply Chain and ESG Risks

  While the 2022 global M&A outlook is strong, inflation, supply chain issues, and ESG risks all present challenges. Americas Chief Revenue Officer Mark Williams writes that these challenges could also present investment opportunities in the year ahead.

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• January 18, 2022

  2022 M&A Is Mind-Boggling. What’s Fueling All the Activity?

  2022 M&A is off to a mind-boggling start. Datasite's 2022 Outlook and 2021 Year in Review survey explains what's top of mind for dealmakers this year.

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• January 18, 2022

  Deven Lindemann On How We Need To Redefine Success

  Executive Vice President of Client Services Deven Lindemann shares insights on how to redefine success now with Thrive Global.

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• January 17, 2022

  How the Great Resignation is Affecting the C-Suite

  Between July and September 2021, a million Britons changed jobs. Datasite's 2022 M&A Outlook and 2021 Year in Review survey cites a top priority for UK dealmakers this year is family time and reassessing career plans.

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• December 27, 2021

  Another Hot Year of M&A Expected in 2022

  CEO Rusty Wiley shares his insights on what dealmakers can expect in 2022, based on data from our platform and Datasite's 2022 M&A Outlook and 2021 Year in Review.

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• December 21, 2021

  2021 in Trade: It Could Have Been Worse, Frankly

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli shares insights on how supply chain challenges may impact dealmaking in 2022, citing Datasite's latest survey of over 600 global dealmakers.

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• December 21, 2021

  6 Top M&A Bankers From Firms Like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Lay Out Their Predictions for What's Expected to be Another Hot Year of Dealmaking in 2022

  Wall Street saw a record level of deals in 2021. Americas CRO Mark Williams weighs in on how supply chain challenges and inflation may dampen some deals in 2022, but dealmakers are still predicting another boom in the coming year.

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• December 21, 2021

  DealTech: Early Indications Suggest M&A Boom Will Continue in 1H22 – VDR Insight

  CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights from Datasite research and platform about the outlook for M&A in 2022. The article also mentions what are expected to be the top dealbreakers in 2022.

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• December 20, 2021

  Premier Sales Leaders Russ Walker and Pete Mattimore from Datasite and SAP NS2 Offer Very Specific Actions for Sales Success

  SVP of Sales Operations and Enablement Russ Walker, who was recently recognized as a 2021 premier sales leader by the Institute for Excellence in Sales, shares tips on how to succeed in 2022 on the Sales Game Changers podcast.

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• December 17, 2021

  Strong M&A 2022 Predicted, But With Caveats

  Americas Chief Revenue Officer Mark Williams shares insights on what's ahead in M&A in 2022 based on the results of Datasite's latest survey of 600 global dealmakers, including increased creativity and innovation by dealmakers as they look for growth in a low-interest-rate environment.

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• December 17, 2021

  Do UK Dealmakers Expect Volumes to Rise in 2022?

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli shares insights on what's ahead for M&A in 2022. After record-level deal activity in 2021 and the associated resource strain, dealmakers may turn away or delay deals in 2022, though many expect to use technology to circumvent the issue.

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• December 16, 2021

  Dealmaking is on a Tear—and There’s No Sign of a Slowdown in 2022

  Following a year of massive megadeals, experts, including Datasite, shared their predictions for what's next in Fortune. The article includes data and insights from our survey of 600 global dealmakers on the 2022 outlook and 2021 year in review.

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• December 16, 2021

  Mergers and Acquisitions are Expected to Rise in 2022: Survey

  Datasite Chief Revenue Officer Todd Albright joins the Yahoo Finance Live panel to discuss the outlook for M&A deals in 2022.

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• December 16, 2021

  How to Keep Inspiring Your Team When You Kind of Hate Your Job

  Chief Human Resources Officer Deb LaMere shares insights and tips on keeping employees motivated and inspired despite challenging circumstances.

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• December 14, 2021

  Global Dealmakers on the Hunt for Growth in 2022, Datasite Survey Finds

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Dec. 14, 2021 – Though most global dealmakers expect deal activity to increase over the next 12 months, they also expect inflation, supply chain issues and environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks to be biggest obstacles to getting deals done in 2022. This is according to a new survey from Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals.

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• December 13, 2021

  M&As Biggest Dealbreakers for 2022: Covid-19, Climate Change and ESG

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes in Finance Derivative about M&As biggest dealbreakers for 2022: Covid-19, Climate Change and ESG.

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• December 08, 2021

  Deven Lindemann Of Datasite: How I Am Redefining Success Now

  Executive Vice President of Client Services, Deven Lindemann, discusses some key experiences that have shaped her life, how she is redefining success post-pandemic, and what it takes to succeed today, including listening to your customers and being innovative.

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• December 03, 2021

  Datasite Wins Gold in 11th Annual Best in Biz Awards

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Dec. 3, 2021 – Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has been recognized as a gold winner in the Enterprise Product of the Year - Financial Software category in the 11th annual Best in Biz Awards.

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• November 19, 2021

  Datasite Wins 2021 M&A Product/Service of the Year in Annual M&A Advisor Awards

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Nov. 19, 2021 – Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has been recognized as the M&A product/service of the year by M&A Advisor at the organization’s 2021 Future of Dealmaking Summit featuring the 20th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. This is Datasite’s second time to win this award, which it first received in 2019.

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• November 19, 2021

  Faces of HR: For Deb LaMere, Staying Outside of Your Comfort Zone Leads to Success

  HR Daily Advisor profiles CHRO Deb LaMere in an article that highlights how moving beyond her comfort zone has led to her success, including at Datasite, where she builds and supports an inclusive and equitable culture that attracts, retains, and develops top talent.

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• November 18, 2021

  Technology – A Critical Driver of M&A Due Diligence

  Merlin Piscitelli, Chief Revenue Officer for EMEA, Datasite, explores how the tech transition is transforming M&A due diligence.

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• November 16, 2021

  COP26 and the Future of M&A, Dealmakers Aware of ESG Issues

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes in Investment Week about the future of M&A deals in the context of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) that concludes in Glasgow, United Kingdom today.

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• November 16, 2021

  Mark Williams Discusses the Role of ESG Reporting in M&A Transactions

  Americas CRO Mark Williams discusses how ESG disclosure is moving into the mainstream, including for mergers and acquisitions. The podcast also notes how ESG Is impacting the overall valuation process.

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• November 09, 2021

  M&A Trends and Where Deal Growth Is Concentrated

  Americas Chief Revenue Officer Mark Williams discusses M&A trends, including what's driving activity and the most active sectors, on Nasdaq Trade Talks. The video interview also highlights how climate change is impacting M&A

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• November 05, 2021

  Bank of America Is Looking to Boost Its Dealmaking Business With a Seamless Connection to Private Business Owners

  Americas CRO Mark Williams comments in Insider on the competition for middle-market deal flow, as bulge-bracket banks compete with direct lenders, buyout shops, and boutique investment banks. The article notes that big banks are especially interested in the middle market today, given PE's appetite to buy smaller companies.

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• November 04, 2021

  How the Tech Transition is Transforming M&A Due Diligence

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• November 02, 2021

  Recognizing Mental Health’s Importance

  CHRO Deb LaMere writes about the importance of supporting mental health in the workplace in HR Daily Advisor. The article notes that business and human resource leaders can demonstrate their potential to be a force for positive change, while leading a successful business and serving a greater social purpose.

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• November 01, 2021

  Climate Change Is a Business Risk That Can No Longer Be Ignored

  General Counsel Patty Elias writes in Law.com about the need for business to evaluate and assess the risks of acquisitions to avoid ESG and climate-change exposure. The article explains how climate change is becoming a more significant factor in the M&A valuation calculation and diligence process, as well as steps companies can take to avoid post-transaction value destruction.

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• October 28, 2021

  The Importance of the Tech Transition in Re-Shaping M&A Due Diligence

  Companies need to ramp up their digital capabilities or run the risk of a deal unravelling and being cast aside in favor of a more tech savvy market competitor. EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes in Finance Derivative about the tech transition re-shaping M&A due diligence.

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• October 26, 2021

  Good Value: Incorporating ESG Into M&A Due Diligence

  Law.com has featured findings from the New State of M&A survey, as well as the recent Climate Change survey, in a story on incorporating ESG into M&A Due Diligence.

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• October 25, 2021

  Several Pandemic-Inspired Changes Here to Stay, Dealmakers Agree: Conference Insight

  Comments from CMO and Head of Strategy Doug Cullen are featured in a Mergermarket article on how the pandemic has changed the way dealmaking gets done. The article highlights how Datasite has used remote and virtual tools to expand its talent pool.

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• October 21, 2021

  UK Dealmakers Say Pandemic, Climate Change Are Biggest Deal Blockers in the Next 12 Months

  LONDON, 21 October, 2021 – UK dealmakers are equally convinced that the biggest threats to completing deals in the next 12 months will be issues stemming from the pandemic and climate change. This is according to a survey of 400 UK and US-based dealmakers by Datasite, a leading SaaS technology provider for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals.

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• October 21, 2021

  Making Corporate Wellness Programs Work

  CHRO Deb LaMere comments on how involving both employees and managers in the design and implementation of corporate wellness programs can yield benefits for both employer and employee. The article highlights how this strategy helped Datasite secure a +90% employee participation rate in one of its programs.

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• October 21, 2021

  What Might the U.K.’s 2021 Autumn Budget Mean for M&A Activities?

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes about the current positive outlook for merger and acquisition activities in the U.K., and considers what potential tax reforms in the 2021 UK autumn budget might mean for the investment climate.

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• October 20, 2021

  Preparing for Climate Change's Impact on M&A

  CEO Rusty Wiley writes about the concrete steps dealmakers can and are taking to mitigate climate change’s impact on M&A on Nasdaq.com. With COP26 in November and potential new disclosure regulations on the horizon, the article also highlights how technology can help discover and track climate change and other environmental, social and governance risks.

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• October 19, 2021

  Datasite Survey Shows How Climate-Change Risks Threaten M&A

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses how issues related to climate change are explicitly feeding into corporate and sponsor M&A activity. The article shows that climate change concerns are now the biggest risk to M&A in the next 12 months.

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• October 15, 2021

  Even With CGT Reforms, Will M&A Deals Continue to Soar in Q4?

  UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver the 2021 autumn Budget later this month. It will be a pivotal announcement, offering insights into how the government plans to address accruing public debt while also offering the transitionary support the private sector needs after Covid-19 support measures cease. Merlin Piscitelli writes in Investment Week about the impact of tax reforms on M&A.

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• October 13, 2021

  Dealmakers Feeling the Heat of Climate Change

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – October 13, 2021 – While global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has skyrocketed over the last year, climate-change concerns, which represent the greatest emerging risk to completing M&A in the next 12 months, could dampen the pace going forward. This is according to the findings from a survey of 400 US and UK dealmakers by Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals.

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• October 13, 2021

  DealTech: Climate Risks Emerge as Potential Dealbreakers in Due Diligence - Experts

  Risks associated with climate change are increasingly emerging as dealbreakers in the due diligence processes, according to findings from a new Datasite survey of 400 US and UK dealmakers. CEO Rusty Wiley discusses the findings, including the fac that 44% of dealmakers expect climate-change concerns to be the biggest dealbreaker in the next 12 months.

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• October 13, 2021

  Climate Change to Be Key Driver in M&A Deals: Survey

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses the findings from our survey of 400 US and UK dealmakers on climate change’s impact on M&A with CQ Roll Call. The article shows that dealmakers see climate change as the biggest risk to completing M&A in the next 12 months

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• October 12, 2021

  Why Prioritizing Mental Health is Good for Employees and Employers

  In recognition of World Mental Health Day and in support of greater awareness of mental health in the workplace, a contributed article by Deb LaMere was published by Nasdaq.com on why prioritizing mental health is good for employees and employers. The article provides practical steps companies and leaders can take to support employee well-being.

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• October 08, 2021

  Supply Chain Woes and Pent-Up Demand Move Industrials M&A – Panel Mergermarket

  Senior Director of Product Marketing Abby Roberts is featured in Mergermarket discussing how tax reforms and hikes expected next year are contributing to increased deal activity.

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• October 05, 2021

  The Value of Humans: Why M&A Can’t Rely on Technology Alone for Customer Service

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes in Global Banking and Finance Review on ‘The value of humans: Why M&A can’t rely on technology alone for customer service’.

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• September 30, 2021

  How Can Technology Transform M&A Due Diligence?

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes in Lawyer Monthly about how tech has simplified and sped up the M&A process through automation. This is crucial given the significant rise in deal volumes this year.

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• September 29, 2021

  DealTech: M&A Prep Sets Stage for High Volumes in 4Q21 and Beyond – VDR Insight Analysis

  CEO Rusty Wiley comments on the factors that are keeping third quarter deal activity high, and the outlook for the current M&A boom to continue through the end of this year. The article also includes information on which sectors are driving the high volumes.

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• September 20, 2021

  How to Find and Maximize Digital Value in Any M&A Deal Post-Pandemic

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli writes about the impact digital collaboration tools are having in helping dealmakers tackle some of the biggest challenges in dealmaking: time and efficiency. The article highlights how digitizing the entire M&A lifecycle is crucial for companies looking to generate efficiencies, achieve financial targets and revenue growth.

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• September 16, 2021

  Datasite, Formerly Merrill Corp, Expanding at Rapid Pace Due to AI-Powered Services

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses how our Twin Cities roots have played an essential role in our innovation and growth with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ). The article highlights how Datasite is capitalizing on the area’s rich tech talent as well as advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to deliver applications that streamline dealmaking.

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• September 14, 2021

  Datasite Recognized with 2021 Hong Kong and China Business Technology Excellence Awards

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Sept 14, 2021 – Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has again been named a Hong Kong and China Technology Excellence Award winner in the categories of Fintech – Financial Services.

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• September 01, 2021

  Looking Ahead to Factors Shaping Market Activity

  A bylined article exploring the factors shaping M&A activity in the life sciences sector by EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli was published in the September issue of Pharmaceutical Technology Europe. The article highlights how the sector continues to attract investor interest despite unprecedented disruption caused by the pandemic.

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• August 31, 2021

  Trends, Predictions and Challenges for M&A Activity

  A contributed article by EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli on M&A trends, predictions and challenges for the life sciences sector was published in the September issue of Pharma Times. The article highlights some of the key trends that are set to drive deals through 2021, including acceleration of digital health and changes in regulations.

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• August 31, 2021

  Datasite on the Hunt for Tech Acquisitions Across M&A Lifecycle, CEO Says

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses Datasite’s growth and strategy outlook with Mergermarket. The article features comments from Rusty on the company’s ambition to support the entire M&A lifecycle, from the inception of a deal, through marketing the asset and due diligence, to closing the deal and post-deal content sharing, through acquisitions and other activities.

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• August 30, 2021

  Datasite Wins 2021 Brandon Hall and Stevie Awards

  Datasite has been awarded a pair of silver medals by the 2021 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers and the Brandon Hall Excellence in Human Capital Management Awards. The company was named an Employer of the Year in the Large Computer Software category by the Stevie Awards, and Future of Work: Best Advance in Leading Under a Crisis, by Brandon Hall.

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• August 25, 2021

  M&A in the Americas: Digital Maturity and Tech Sophistication Within Grasp

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• August 24, 2021

  M&A Opportunities Persist in LatAm Despite Socio-Political Challenges, Experts Say

  Comments from Datasite Sales Director Daniel Davila on some of the trends impacting M&A in Latin America are featured in Mergermarket. The article notes the socio-political challenges in the region, but explains that will be some dealmaking opportunities.

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• August 23, 2021

  Infrastructure Bill Will Add Fuel to Recovering M&A Market

  Americas CRO Mark Williams shares insights in Benzinga on how a US $1 trillion infrastructure bill is the beginning of a boon for transportation, building and electricity industries. The bylined article explains how new money for infrastructure will also perk up M&A in these industries, despite some unique challenges.

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• August 20, 2021

  M&A Offers New Challenges and Opportunities in 2021's Second Half

  CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights on the outlook for US M&A in this year’s second half with Nasdaq.com. The article includes information on what is on dealmakers’ minds, including sectors to watch and how changes in regulations and legislation will impact deals in the rest of 2021.

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• August 20, 2021

  M&A Punching Through Pandemic and Politics in Colombia and Peru

  Regional Sales Director Daniel Davila discusses how vaccinations have helped to lift M&A activity in Colombia and Peru in BNAmericas. The article notes that transactions on Datasite’s platform are up 40% in the first half of this year compared to the same time last year.

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• August 19, 2021

  Datasite Wins Gold Best in Biz 2021 Award

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Aug. 19, 2021 – Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, was today recognized as the gold winner of Enterprise Product of the Year – Financial Software by Best in Biz Awards 2021 International, the independent global business awards program.

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• August 17, 2021

  Deb LaMere, Chief Human Resources Officer at Datasite on Women as Deal Makers

  CHRO Deb LaMere speaks with Scott Becker on his Private Equity Podcast on how the pandemic has impacted dealmakers, from using more technology to getting deals done, to burnout, which hit women dealmakers, especially hard. The discussion also focuses on how companies need to take concrete steps to address employee health going forward, including prioritizing wellness and mental health.

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• August 13, 2021

  Datasite Executive Merlin Piscitelli on the UK's Fintech Funding Boom and the Future of M&A

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli updates City AM on the UK's fintech funding boom and the outlook for M&A. The article focuses on M&A trends and developments to watch out in the UK, including how the pandemic, technology and SPACs are impacting M&A.

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• August 11, 2021

  Datasite Announces Agreement with Brookfield Renewable U.S.

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Aug. 11, 2021 – Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today announced that Brookfield Renewable U.S. (“Brookfield”), a leading owner, operator and developer of renewable power, has entered into a multi-year agreement to use Datasite’s services to support its capital transactions.

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• August 10, 2021

  New Rules on UK Spac Listings Start Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

  Comments from EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli on new Financial Conduct Authority SPAC rules, intended to make the London market more competitive and which are now in effect in the UK, are featured in Financial News.

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• August 10, 2021

  New UK SPAC Rules: Too Late or the Start of a New Cash Shell Party in London?

  Comments from EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli on new Financial Conduct Authority SPAC rules, intended to make the London market more competitive and which are now in effect in the UK, are featured in The Armchair Trader.

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• August 10, 2021

  New UK Blank Cheque Company Rules Kick In

  Comments from EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli on new Financial Conduct Authority SPAC rules, intended to make the London market more competitive and which are now in effect in the UK, are featured in Wealth Briefing.

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• August 07, 2021

  Will the FCA's Reform Agenda Set Off a SpAc Revolution?

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli shares insights in City AM on how recently enacted FCA reforms, which include making SPACs a more attractive and accessible option by lowering the minimum amount a SPAC would need to raise at initial listing from £200 million to £100 million, will impact the future of SPACs in the UK.

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• August 04, 2021

  What Hollywood’s Latest Ravenous M&A Craze Means for the Companies That Will Remain

  Comments from Americas CRO Mark Williams on what’s prompting some of the recent M&A activity in the entertainment sector are featured in The Observer. The article explains how the need for content is creating more competition from and consolidation of players, as companies work to keep pace with producing content.

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• August 04, 2021

  AI Tools Speed, Secure M&A Processes

  BankBeat Biz features a Q&A discussion with Sales Manager Jenna Kroll on how AI tools are changing the M&A management process. The article explains how AI-powered tools can automate tasks, reduce human error, and ensure greater regulatory compliance for deals, ultimately speeding up the entire process.

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• August 04, 2021

  How Data Science Supports M&A, IPOs and SPACs - Mark Williams, Chief Revenue Officer of Datasite

  Americas CRO Mark Williams explains how Datasite uses technology, including AI-powered tools, to help dealmakers manage their capital transactions, including M&A, SPACs and IPOs on The Future of Biztech podcast. The conversation also touches on what’s driving the current surge in M&A.

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• July 26, 2021

  Datasite Announces Acquisition of Toronto-based Firmex

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – July 26, 2021 – Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today announced the strategic acquisition of Firmex, a leading virtual data room and subscription file-sharing provider based in Toronto, Canada.

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• July 26, 2021

  Three Tips To Consider As Dealmakers Head Back To The Office

  CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights with Forbes on three key areas business must consider as employees, including dealmakers, begin to return to their offices after the pandemic has forever changed the way work, and deals, get done.

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• July 20, 2021

  Mergers, Acquisitions and Exit Strategies

  Comments from EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli on the importance of investors, sponsors, and target companies being aligned and deal ready to ensure a successful SPAC outcome, were published in The Times Raconteur Special Report, along with infographics based on data from our Deal Drivers: EMEA Q1 2021.

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• July 19, 2021

  Tech deal volume verging on overwhelming — panel

  Comments from Datasite VP of Product Management, Jennifer Simon, on the outlook for tech M&A are featured in Mergermarket in an article that focuses on the surge of tech deals currently taking place.

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• July 16, 2021

  How Would a Global Corporation Tax Affect M&A Deals Involving U.K. Companies?

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli shares his insights in Bloomberg Tax on how a universal corporation tax rate might potentially impact cross-border M&A activities, especially ones that include UK companies.

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• July 16, 2021

  The Tech Sector Is Surging as Digital Transformation Continues to Drive M&A

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses some of the factors driving the M&A surge, and how dealmakers are leveraging technology to manage the increased volumes in this video interview with Nasdaq Trade Talks.

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• July 15, 2021

  Digitalization is The Key to Korea's Economic Progress

  Insights from Yoichiro Shimizu, Head of Japan Sales, on the outlook for Korea’s digitalizing the M&A management process, are featured in Gentosha Gold.

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• July 15, 2021

  The Importance of Dealmaking Customer Service in the age of COVID-19

  Deven Lindemann, EVP of Client Services, shares insights on how to provide customers, especially dealmakers, with great experiences in the age of Covid-19, in this article published by Benzinga.

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• July 08, 2021

  Datasite Moves to Second Spot on Selling Power's Annual ‘50 Best Companies to Sell For’ list

  Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has once again been named to Selling Power’s annual ‘50 Best Companies to Sell For’ list, moving up to second place this year from third place in 2020. This is the company’s fifth straight year to be included on the list.

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• June 30, 2021

  Preparing for the Return to the Office

  CHRO Deb LaMere shares insights from our Dealmakers Get Ready to Return to the Office survey, including key areas for companies to focus on as they welcome employees back to the office.

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• June 25, 2021

  Datasite CRO Todd Albright Shares How His Sales Force Is Recovering Strong

  Global CRO Todd Albright shares best practices and sales strategies with Sales Game Changers Podcast on how Datasite is helping its customers continue to recover strong. The discussion features practical tips sales professionals can take now, as well as the importance in delivering amazing customer service, such as Datasite Experience.

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• June 25, 2021

  Now That Some Workers Are Back in Their Offices, What's Next?

  CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights on the challenges and opportunities all business leaders will face in the next six to 12 months, as more workers return to offices. The article references findings from our Dealmakers Get Ready to Return to the Office survey and provides examples of issues leaders might want to focus on, including using more technology and support for customers.

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• June 24, 2021

  New State of Play: How M&A Dealmakers will Choose to Work

  EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli highlights the results of our Dealmakers Get Ready to Return to the Office survey in this Acquisitions Daily article, The New State of Play: How M&A Dealmakers Will Choose to Work.

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• June 24, 2021

  DealTech: Deal prep shows strong growth in 2Q21 – VDR Insight ​

  Mergermarket prominently highlights insights from Datasite CEO Rusty Wiley in its quarterly DealTech column which features information on where M&A is headed, ahead of the close of this year’s second quarter. The article also includes a link to our new customer service microsite, Datasite Experience.

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• June 24, 2021

  Initial Public Offering Method "SPAC" Popular with Start-Up Companies. Can Japan Ride the Tide?

  Yoichiro Shimizu, Head of Japan Sales, shares his insights with Gentosha Gold on how more and more APAC dealmakers are now exploring SPACs. The article also highlights how using the right technology can help dealmakers streamline the SPAC management effort, especially as more PE-owned companies look to use them as a viable exit option this year.

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• June 14, 2021

  DealTech: Remote dealmaking likely to thrive in 2021 despite return to office - experts

  CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights on how dealmakers will use more technology post-pandemic to manage the M&A process. The article also features findings our Dealmakers Get Ready to Return to the Office survey, which shows many dealmakers are facing pressure to hold in person meetings in support of building client relationships.

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• June 14, 2021

  Planning Benefits for a Post-Pandemic World

  Comments from CHRO Deb LaMere are featured in this article on the outlook for the future of work, including how location agnostic work environments may be the future.

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• June 11, 2021

  The benefits of diversity, inclusion and Pride in the workplace

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• June 09, 2021

  Legal professionals Are Already Feeling The Stress To Go Again To The Workplace

  Omaha Legal News features findings from our Dealmakers Get Ready to Return to the Office survey that shows 60% of legal dealmakers are feeling pressure to hold in person meetings in support of building client relationships.

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• June 07, 2021

  Engineer Turned Entrepreneur Solving the World's Problems with Software Executive Thomas Fredell

  CPO Thomas Fredell shares his story, what’s driving continued M&A activity, and how Datasite is helping dealmakers get more done, in this Digital Executive podcast interview. The interview also features tips on product design.

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• June 07, 2021

  Lawyers Are Already Feeling The Pressure To Go Back To The Office

  Above the Law features highlights from our Return to Work Survey, which shows that dealmakers, including lawyers, are facing pressure to have in-person meetings to service business relationships.

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• June 04, 2021

  Beyond Performative Rainbows: How Businesses Can Support the LGBTQ+ Community for (and with) Pride

  SUCCESS magazine looks at companies that are doing more than just changing their logos to a rainbow for pride month. Datasite’s Inclusion and Diversity Council is highlighted as an example of how companies should aspire to something beyond just ‘Performative Rainbows.’

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• June 04, 2021

  Three Key Factors to Innovating in a Post Pandemic World

  Chief Product Officer Thomas Fredell discusses three factors that will be key to innovating in a post pandemic world. The article considers how direct engagement and an attitude of openness will help drive innovation as businesses move forward.

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• June 03, 2021

  More Women Dealmakers Faced Burnout Than Men. A High-Powered Exec Details the 'Structural Inequalities' that Need to be Addressed

  CMO Doug Cullen comments in Business Insider on some of the findings from Datasite’s Dealmakers Return to Work survey, which shows that women dealmakers were more burned out and had poorer mental health compared to their male counterparts during the pandemic. The article also explores the experience of one woman PE dealmaker during the pandemic and the efficacy of working remotely while juggling personal responsibilities.

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• June 03, 2021

  Morning Coffee: Bankers Meekly Return to Office After 15 Months of Freedom. Vaccines Might Make Citi Bankers Fat

  Findings from Datasite’s Dealmakers Return to Work survey were included in this eFinancial Careers article on bankers returning to their offices. The article focuses on the plans several banks have announced as restrictions from the pandemic ease.

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• May 26, 2021

  How Datasite’s CHRO Focuses on Talent in the Tech Market

  Chief Human Resources Officer Deb LaMere discusses the company's focus on talent and how its people strategy has evolved to meet employee needs in the wake of the pandemic. The article also features tips on health and safety and preventing burnout.

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• May 20, 2021

  As M&A Accelerates, Dealmakers Are Leveraging AI and ML to Keep Pace

  CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights on how artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing how deals get done, both on the sell-side and buy-side. The article highlights how these technologies can aid in efficiently and effectively managing the entire M&A process, a critical action for companies that not only want to survive but to thrive in a post pandemic world.

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• May 20, 2021

  Behind the Momentum: Five Realities of Today’s Corporate Lawyers

  General Counsel Patty Elias share insights on five ways legal advisors are adopting new norms and workflows to help power the post-pandemic recovery. The article considers how new protocols and workflows can help M&A lawyers manage everything from truncated timelines to burnout.

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• May 07, 2021

  US M&A Will Continue to Boom After Robust Q1 Deal-Making – Mergermarket US M&A Webinar

  By Sydney Halleman in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Yiqin Shen in New York with analytics by Philip Segal High multiples and increased M&A activity are expected to continue in the US after a strong performance in 1Q21, industry experts said during Mergermarket’s M&A Momentum: USA Webinar last week.

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• May 06, 2021

  Where is ANZ’s Technological Sophistication When it Comes to M&A Processes?

  Yoichiro Shimizu, Head of Datasite Japan, discusses key factors holding back the digitization of M&A processes in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The article references findings from a recent Datasite report, including the main barriers for dealmakers adopting digital M&A processes, and the technologies that will help accelerate M&A in the next five years.

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• May 06, 2021

  How digitally mature are M&A processes in ANZ?

  Yoichiro Shimizu, Head of Datasite Japan, discusses key factors holding back the digitization of M&A processes in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The article references findings from a recent Datasite report, including the main barriers for dealmakers adopting digital M&A processes, and the technologies that will help accelerate M&A in the next five years.

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• May 05, 2021

  Datasite Opens Los Angeles Office to Meet Growing Demand for M&A Technology and Services on West Coast

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – May 5, 2021 – Further enhancing its global expertise with local resources, Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has opened a new office in Los Angeles to meet growing demand for innovative M&A technology and services on the West Coast.

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• May 05, 2021

  SPACs Here to Stay Despite April Downturn, SEC Scrutiny – Mergermarket US M&A Webinar

  By Sydney Halleman in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Yiqin Shen in New York US special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) remain attractive this year despite a recent lull in IPOs and an unexpected regulatory shift, industry experts said during Mergermarket’s M&A Momentum: USA Webinar last week.

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• May 01, 2021

  Deb LaMere of Datasite: “Education Can Create Economic Opportunity and Prosperity”

  Chief Human Resources Officer Deb LaMere highlights diversity and inclusion initiatives at Datasite and shares steps that other organizations can take to create more inclusive cultures. The article also discusses topics like the value of greater workplace flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of providing physical and mental wellness resources for employees.

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• April 30, 2021

  #TradeTalks: M&A is Expected to Increase Over the Next 12 Months

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses why M&A is soaring, where it's headed next, and how dealmakers are responding to higher valuations and more competition. The interview draws on insights from the 10,000 deals Datasite facilitates each year, as well as results from a recent Datasite survey on the broadening options dealmakers are now pursuing to succeed.

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• April 30, 2021

  WTF is a SPAC?

  Americas CRO Mark Williams comments on the impact of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) on the M&A industry. The article, which focuses on how SPACs work, why they've recently increased in popularity, and the benefits and risks to de-SPACing, also includes comments on whether SPACs are expected to stick around.

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• April 29, 2021

  Datasite® Wins Two Bronze Stevie® Awards for Large Computer Software Company of the Year and FinTech Solution

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – April 29, 2021 – Datasite®, a leading Saas-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has received a pair of Stevie® Awards in the 19th Annual American Business Awards®. The company was recognized with a Bronze Stevie Award for Large Computer Software Company of the Year, and received a Bronze Stevie Award for FinTech Solution for its Datasite Outreach™ application.

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• April 26, 2021

  Datasite Recognized as Singapore Business Review’s Technology Excellence Award Winner for Fintech – Mergers & Acquisitions

  Minneapolis, Minn. – April 27 – Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today announced that it has been recognized as the 2021 Technology Excellence Award Winner for Fintech – Mergers & Acquisitions by the Singapore Business Review (SBR).

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• April 22, 2021

  Datasite Continues Global Expansion with Office Opening in Stockholm

  Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today opened new operations in Stockholm, Sweden, further enhancing its global expertise with local resources to meet growing demand for innovative M&A technology and services in the Nordic region.

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• April 22, 2021

  SPACs are Coming to Canada - Mergermarket Canadian M&A Forum

  Initial public offerings of special purpose acquisition companies on Canada’s stock exchanges, which have so far paled in comparison to the frenetic pace of US SPAC issuance, will likely increase this year, industry experts said during Mergermarket’s Canadian M&A Forum.

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• April 22, 2021

  What Data Center Firms Need to Know About SPACs

  Merlin Piscitelli, Chief Revenue Officer, EMEA, shares insights on the benefits and challenges of using special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to go public. The article features his comments on why technology companies are taking advantage of the transaction trend and how there is still a great deal to prepare in terms of diligence for the transaction.

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• April 19, 2021

  ESG Concerns Could Make or Break Canadian Deals – Mergermarket Canadian M&A Forum

  By Sydney Halleman and Rachel Stone Environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are increasingly important for Canadian companies during acquisition due diligence, industry experts said during Mergermarket’s Canadian M&A Forum.

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• April 19, 2021

  Canada to See Robust M&A Pipeline as Mid-Market Deal Flow Builds on 1Q Mega Deals – Mergermarket Canadian M&A Forum

  by Rachel Stone and Sydney Halleman After a couple of mega deals in the first quarter, mid-market deal flow in Canada is expected to be strong for the rest of the year, industry experts said during Mergermarket’s Canadian M&A Forum.

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• April 16, 2021

  Lean into Technology: The Best Way to Manage Soaring M&A

  CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights on how dealmakers can harness technology to seize the moment, as global dealmaking soars. The article also includes information on how dealmakers are broadening their transaction options to include partnerships and SPACs, and other factors that are expected to impact M&A this year.

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• April 14, 2021

  EP. 191 - KETO Mojo & Datasit‪e‬

  Chief Product Officer Thomas Fredell discusses how the pandemic has impacted global dealmaking, and how innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, are changing and modernizing how M&A gets done. The interview also includes insights on the current state of M&A and the history of virtual data rooms.

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• March 29, 2021

  Virtual Data Solutions Deliver Health Care Stability

  Marcio Moerback, Head of AMERS Marketing, shares insights on how technology and being deal-ready can lead to smoother transactions for health care organizations. The article discusses ways that early preparation can streamline and improve collaboration, and how virtual data rooms can help organizations to better manage disclosure and oversight.

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• March 26, 2021

  Virtual Dealmaking is Here to Stay, According to Dealmakers

  Mergers & Acquisitions highlights findings from a recent Datasite survey that shows where dealmaking is headed for the rest of 2021. The article focuses on which regions will see the most activity and the staying power of virtual dealmaking.

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• March 24, 2021

  DealTech: M&A volumes surge as restructuring deals lag expectations – VDR Insight

  By Rupert Cocke M&A deal volumes have continued to flourish in the first quarter of the year, setting up 2021 for healthy activity levels, particularly when a long-awaited wave of restructuring deals emerges, according to providers of virtual data rooms (VDRs). Datasite has seen a significant increase in activity on its platform since the end of last year, CEO Rusty Wiley said. This is mostly driven by sellside mandates and merger activity, he said.

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• March 23, 2021

  Distressed M&A surge on the way, says Datasite’s Wiley

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses M&A during the pandemic and into the second half of 2021, including a potential surge in distressed deals, once government intervention subsides. The article also highlights how environmental, social and governance factors are impacting deals and the outlook for continuing to conduct deals remotely, going forward.

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• March 23, 2021

  Why The ESG Spotlight Should Be On Diversity And Inclusion In 2021

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses the importance of implementing policies and programs that build more equitable environments within organizations. The article highlights the benefits of a continued, sustained effort to champion diversity and cultivate inclusion, and highlights some of the steps that Datasite has taken to support flexibility, family-friendly benefits and the recruitment, retention and promotion of diverse talent.

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• March 17, 2021

  Deb LaMere of Datasite: 5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society

  Chief Human Resources Officer Deb LaMere highlights diversity and inclusion initiatives at Datasite and shares steps that other organizations can take to create more inclusive cultures. The article also discusses topics like the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in the workforce, and ways that diverse viewpoints can lead to higher rates of innovation within an organization.

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• March 15, 2021

  The Middle Market Readies For a Robust 2021

  Chief Product Officer Thomas Fredell discusses the digital tools that dealmakers can use to take advantage of projected M&A trends in 2021. This interview with the Association for Corporate Growth features best practices for sell-side teams to optimize valuations and buy-side teams to acquire the best targets, as well as highlighting other tools that dealmakers may not already be deploying or using to their full advantage.

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• March 15, 2021

  How the Pandemic Has Impacted M&A

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the M&A industry, and the ways that new tools and technologies will shape dealmaking in 2021 and beyond. The article highlights several factors that impacted M&A trends, as well as the importance of remaining 'deal ready.'

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• March 15, 2021

  How AdNovum, Datasite, Syngenta, and More are Pushing for Gender Equality

  Chief Human Resources Officer Deb LaMere discusses several ways that Datasite promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. The article highlights initiatives such as recharge days, a single bank of paid time off for employees to use how they want, and regular celebrations that promote diverse talent, including International Women's Day.

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• February 25, 2021

  Shaping a More Equal Future

  CHRO Deb LaMere explores strategies organizations can take to shape a more equal future. The Nasdaq contributed article focuses on how the pandemic has hit working women especially hard and that now is a good time to reinvigorate efforts to support gender equality.

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• February 22, 2021

  Accumulated Demand, Restructuring and Liquidity, Keys for M&A in 2021

  Alvaro Ortega, Head of Sales, Iberia and Italy, provides commentary on the role of technology in ensuring M&A success. The article discusses the three key factors that will define M&A in 2021, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market.

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• February 16, 2021

  The M&A Outlook for 2021

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses how a vaccine and proposed changes to tax policies will shape the M&A outlook for the year ahead. This interview with the Association for Corporate Growth also highlights findings from a recent Datasite poll which shows that M&A is expected to increase in 2021.

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• February 10, 2021

  7 Questions on European PE From Above: Frans Tieleman and Merlin Piscitelli

  EMEA Chief Revenue Officer Merlin Piscitelli looks back at shifts to the Privaty Equity landscape in EMEA in 2020, and provides insights on expected trends for for 2021. The interview explores how due diligence has adapted to a remote and virtual environment, the impact of Brexit, and the role that new technologies will play in PE in the coming year.

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• February 08, 2021

  Datasite Launches Local Data Hosting Capabilities in Australia

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – February 8, 2020 – Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today launched local data hosting capabilities in Australia to help local dealmakers get deals done quickly and easily, including helping them comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP).

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• February 03, 2021

  Datasite® Honored with Several Stevie® Awards and Institute for Excellence in Sales Recognition

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – February 3, 2021 – Datasite®, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has been recognized by the 15th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and by the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES), as a leading employer.

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• January 28, 2021

  Datasite Offers Cutting-Edge Tools to Manage Deals, a Market That is Poised to Increase in 2021

  Alvaro Ortega, Head of Sales for Iberia and Italy, discusses the 2021 Spanish M&A outlook and how technology is improving dealmaking efficiency. The article further explores the M&A outlook for Spanish banking, energy, technology and health sectors.

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• January 25, 2021

  A Reflection On 2020 M&A Activity And A Look Ahead For 2021

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic affected 2020 M&A activity, and what dealmakers can expect in 2021. The article highlights key M&A trends from the last year, and explores how factors such as US tax reform, the availability of a safe COVID-19 vaccine, and additional government stimulus will impact M&A this year.

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• January 25, 2021

  APAC M&A in 2020 and What’s Ahead for 2021

  Yoichiro Shimizu, Head of Datasite Japan, shares his insights on how the global pandemic affected 2020 M&A in Japan and the outlook for 2021. Shimizu's article discusses the benefits of being deal ready and the increasing role environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors will play in shaping successful deals.

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• January 21, 2021

  Boosts to M&A in Healthcare, Renewable Energy Under Biden-Harris, Predicts Datasite CEO

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses the potential impact of the Biden-Harris administration on the outlook for M&A. The article explores the sectors that are likely to benefit or not benefit under the new administration, as well as tax reform plans that could change corporate income and capital gains taxes, which could dampen M&A.

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• January 21, 2021

  Episode 263: The Role of the CHRO Leading Change

  VP of HR Deb LaMere discusses how to lead organizational change in this Workology podcast. The episode highlights strategies Deb has put in place at Datasite to support its employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and best practices for adopting new technologies and other company-wide changes.

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• January 15, 2021

  Datasite Plans to Use Acquisitions to Accelerate Growth – CEO

  Datasite, a Minneapolis-based SaaS technology provider for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, plans to accelerate its growth through acquisitions backed by its new sponsor, CapVest, said CEO Rusty Wiley

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• January 12, 2021

  Datasite Recognized as BIG Innovation Awards Winner

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – January 12, 2020 – Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today announced that its application Datasite Outreach™ has been named a winner in the 2021 BIG Innovation Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group.

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• January 08, 2021

  Buy Out Companies Without Seeing Each Other? The Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions in 2020

  Jerome Pottier, Head of Western Europe Sales, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the M&A industry in France. The article explores different ways that businesses have adapted, and highlights shifts that may have a lasting impact.

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• January 04, 2021

  CapVest To Acquire Datasite

  Datasite's acquisition by CapVest is featured in FinSMEs. The article highlights key information about the organization and the Datasite platform.

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• December 29, 2020

  CapVest’s Datasite Buy Underscores Private Equity’s Appetite for Technology Investments

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses Datasite's acquisition by CapVest with Refinitiv. The article notes that the acquisition is one of the latest several private equity-backed deals for software and technology companies, that show staying power beyond the pandemic.

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• December 28, 2020

  SaaS Tech Provider Datasite Completes Agreement to be Acquired By International Private Equity Firm CapVest

  Datasite's acquisition by CapVest is featured in Crowdfund Insider. The article includes comments from CEO Rusty Wiley on the company's growth plans in 2021 and beyond.

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• December 28, 2020

  PE Dealmaking in 2021: Vaccine Cheer, Travel and Diligence Tools in Focus

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses the outlook for M&A with PE Hub. The article highlights findings from a recent Datasite poll, which shows that M&A is expected to increase in 2021, and that technology has made it easier for transactions to continue despite the pandemic.

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• December 23, 2020

  Datasite Completes Agreement to be Acquired by CapVest

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – December 23, 2020 – Datasite®, the leading SaaS technology provider for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has completed its agreement to be acquired by funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP, an international private equity firm, first announced on October 19, 2020

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• December 23, 2020

  London Private Equity Firm Acquires Minneapolis-Based Tech Firm

  CEO Rusty Wiley discusses Datasite's acquistion by CapVest with the Star Tribune. The article highlights Datasite's strong performance in 2020, as well as plans for the next phase of growth in 2021 and beyond.

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• December 21, 2020

  #TradeTalks: Global M&A Deal Volume is Expected to Increase in 2021

  CEO Rusty Wiley reviews M&A in 2020 and the outlook for deals in 2021. The interview highlights findings from a survey of 200 dealmakers on several geopolitical and economic factors that could impact global M&A over the next 12 months.

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• December 18, 2020

  DealTech: Deal Volumes Resilient to COVID-19 – VDR Insight Analysis

  Deal volumes have proved surprisingly resilient to the COVID-19 pandemic in recent months, creating a sense of optimism for 2021, according to providers of virtual data rooms (VDRs).

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• December 16, 2020

  M&A in 2020 And What's Ahead for 2021

  CEO Rusty Wiley provides an overview of M&A trends in 2020 and offers insights on what dealmakers can expect in 2021. The article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on M&A, as well as other economic, governmental and medical factors that will dictate 2021 activity.

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• December 16, 2020

  What’s in Store for Distribution M&A in 2021?

  CEO Rusty Wiley offers insights on the M&A outlook for 2021. The article references Wiley's recent Nasdaq article discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on M&A, as well as other economic, governmental and medical factors that will dictate 2021 activity.

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• December 11, 2020

  How COVID-19 Changed the M&A Market? A Discussion on Q4 and Beyond

  Yoichiro Shimizu, Head of Datasite Japan, shares insights on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the M&A industry. The Magazine Summit article highlights key takeaways from the recent Datasite webinar, M&A Deal Drivers: Japan 2021.

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• December 11, 2020

  M&A Digitization Update in APAC - New Technologies and Integration of Existing Systems Remains a Challenge

  Nicheee! shares key takeaways from a recent Datasite report, The New State of M&A: An APAC Perspective. The report explores the current state of M&A trends in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as its prospects for the future.

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• December 04, 2020

  Sales Leaders Monica McEwen and Rosie Corcoran Share Timeless Strategies for Success As We Near Year End

  VP of UK Sales Rosie Corcoran provides advice for emerging sales leaders on how to be successful, and the importance of seeing the big picture. In this episode of Sales Game Changers, Rosie also discusses the benefits of regular communication with customers, the importance of empathy, and the power of teamwork and cross-functional partnerships at Datasite.

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• December 04, 2020

  How to Professionally Decline an Unnecessary Zoom Meeting

  VP of HR Deb LaMere shares advice on how to best navigate communication with colleagues and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article discusses the use of video calls during remote working, and offers guidance on establishing boundaries and guidelines to help combat "Zoom fatigue."

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• December 03, 2020

  Datasite CEO Rusty Wiley to Provide Outlook on M&A, as Part of On-Demand Video Series, Datasite ’21: M&A Unlocked

  Datasite is delivering an on-demand video series on December 7, 2020, including a keynote address from CEO Rusty Wiley on the outlook for M&A in the new year, as well as best practices and practical steps dealmakers can take to more efficiently and effectively manage the entire M&A lifecycle to improve deal outcomes.

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• December 01, 2020

  AI-Powered M&A Life Cycle with Kamil Msefer, VP of Product Management at Datasite

  VP of Product Management Kamil Msefer shares insights on Datasite's customer-centric approach to product development and discusses how AI technology can leveraged to solve business problems throughout the M&A lifecycle. The article also explores innovation and productivity at Datasite, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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• March 24, 2020

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  Access content and information from our Datasite Digital Media Kit.

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