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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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.
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
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
ESG Climbs the M&A Due Diligence Hit List
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales features insights from Datasite's New State of M&A: an EMEA Perspective report. The article explores the growing importance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues during the M&A due diligence process.
Women in Sales: Datasite UK Sales Leader Nertila Asani Tells How a Finance Background Can Help Boost Your Sales Career
VP of UK Sales Nertila Asani shares insights on her strategies for success on the Women in Sales edition of the Sales Game Changers Podcast. Nertila discusses how she has leaned into her background in finance and her language skills to build her career.
Building a Remote Culture w/ Deb LaMere: Datasite
Deb LaMere, Vice President of Human Resources, discusses how Datasite has continued to build a strong culture with remote employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode of the What the HR! podcast covers topics such as supporting employee safety, well-being and mental health, as well as Datasite's return to work strategy.
Law.com Trendspotter: A Biden Presidency Is Just One of Several Worries for Dealmakers Heading Into 2021
Global CRO Todd Albright discusses the potential impact that the result of the recent U.S. elections may have on M&A through 2020 and beyond. The article references Datasite's survey of 150 dealmakers on several geopolitical and economic factors that could impact global M&A over the next six to 12 months.
A Shifting Landscape: Digitalising M&A in EMEA
EMEA CRO Merlin Piscitelli shares insights on how technology is impacting the way M&A is conducted. The article references findings from the report, The New State of M&A, including how AI and machine learning are expected to reduce the time it takes to complete due diligence.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
CEO Rusty Wiley provides comments on the impact that a change in administration could have on dealmaking. The article references a recent Datasite survey of 150 global dealmakers on several geopolitical and economic factors that could impact global M&A over the next six to 12 months.
Tech Industry Has Much at Stake in US Presidential Election
Americas CRO Mark Williams discusses the potential impact of the recent U.S. Election on the technology industry. The article focus on three areas of impact: tax policy, regulatory policy and foreign policy.
The Future Landscape Of U.S. Oil
VP of Sales Nick Renter discusses how a potential change in US administration could create regulatory, environmental and tax policy changes, that could impact the US oil industry. The article references a recent Datasite survey of 150 global dealmakers on several geopolitical and economic factors that could impact global M&A over the next six to 12 months.
M&A Dealmakers Concerned About Stimulus and Vaccine Impact—Not Just Election Results
Global CRO Todd Albright discusses the potential impact that the upcoming U.S. elections may have on M&A through 2020 and beyond. The article references Datasite's survey of 150 dealmakers on several geopolitical and economic factors that could impact global M&A over the next six to 12 months.
Despite COVID, the Entertainment Industry Is Abuzz With Activity
Mark Williams, Americas CRO, shares insights on how the technology, media and telecom sector has been leading M&A activity in 2020, as a result of its importance in helping businesses navigate the global pandemic.
Prospect of Biden Winning Could Spur Deal Making Rush Ahead of Tax Hikes
Global CRO Todd Albright shares comments on the impact a change in administration could have on dealmaking. A change in administration could mean changes to corporate and capital gains taxes and in trade policies which could potentially affect the urgency of some deals.
Unlocking Digital Potential in M&A Dealmaking
Merlin Piscitelli, CRO, EMEA, explores the role Covid-19 has had in changing the way in which deals are getting done, as well as the new technologioes that are helping dealmakers speed up the M&A process.The article focuses on adoption of digital technologies, and references findings from The New State of M&A: an EMEA perspective.
Tips For Hospitals Struggling To Manage The Financial Strain Of Covid-19
CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights on how hospitals struggling to manage the financial strain from Covid-19 can use technology to help make managing any complex transactions they are considering easier and more effective. The article provides best practices selecting and using the right tool, such as a virtual data room, to materially reduce their workload and ensure transaction success.
'Consolidation makes sense': COVID-19 fallout spurs M&A across US oil patch
S&P Global features insights from VP of Sales Nicholas Renter on M&A trends in the U.S. oil and gas sector, including COVID-19's impact on the industry and a projected increase in industry consolidation.
M&A Wrap: Cascadia, Datasite, Tata, Leonard Green, Avista, Clearlake, Most Influential Women
Mergers & Acquisitions features a conversation with CEO Rusty Wiley as part of its M&A Wrap. The original article focuses on the second half surge in M&A activity, as well as findings from the The New State of M&A, the potential impact of the US election on dealmaking, and the importance of being deal-ready.
Deal-Ready: Companies Prepare for Opportunities, as M&A Activity Picks Up in Q4
Mergers & Acquisitions features insights from Datasite CEO Rusty Wiley on the recent 2nd half surge in M&A activity. The article references findings from The New State of M&A, the potential impact of the US election on dealmaking, and the importance of being deal-ready.
Could This Become the Next Big Shale Takeover?
OilPrice.com includes comments from VP of Sales Nicholas Renter on the oil industry's historic response to crises. The comments provide context around the impact that a possible acquisition might have on the sector as a whole.
A New Era for M&A: Breaking Down Digital Barriers in the EMEA Region
Global Banking & Finance Review features insights from Merlin Piscitelli, CRO, EMEA, on breaking down digital barriers to M&A in the EMEA region. The article highlights key findings from Datasite's The New State of M&A: an EMEA Perspective and discusses ways that technology can help dealmakers and their organizations succeed.
M&A Sourcing Tools Grab PE Attention
PE Hub references survey results from Datasite’s The New State of M&A, which shows that 72 percent of 500+ private equity dealmakers see due diligence as the most time-consuming stage of M&A. The reference was part of a broader story on how sourcing tools for M&A are gaining attention and investor interest.
5 Factors Shaping Q4 M&A
Nasdaq features insights from CEO Rusty Wiley on the key factors shaping M&A activity in Q4. Though current activity is still below 2019 levels, more than $1 trillion worth of global transactions were completed in Q3. Even as several economic and geopolitical factors are in motion, if conditions continue to improve, the combination of new and relaunched deals should drive strong deal volumes in Q4 .
DealTech: VDR Fight for Due Diligence Dominance Spreads Out Over Deal Cycle - Analysis
A fierce battle between virtual data room (VDR) providers to dominate due diligence - the mid-point of the M&A cycle - is spreading out across other points of the process of buying and selling companies, according to a series of interviews published by DealTech.
The Scott Becker Business Podcast: Featuring Thomas Fredell, Chief Product Officer at Datasite
The Scott Becker Business Podcast features a discussion with CPO Thomas Fredell on Datasite's business transformation, using innovation to solve customer pain points, and the importance of effective leadership.
Datasite Wins HKB Technology Excellence Award for its M&A Platform
Hong Kong Business Magazine features an article on Datasite's recognition as a 2020 fintech leader in mergers and acquisitions. Part of the publication's Technology Excellence Awards, Datasite was cited for its innovative platforms and applications, which help dealmakers simplify, streamline and accelerate M&A.
Fintech Focus
Benzinga features insights from Datasite's The New State of M&A in its Fintech Focus. Findings from the report show that not only will new technologies reduce the time it takes to conduct due diligence to one month or less by 2025, but dealmakers in the Americas will be the first to adopt them.
Global M&A Deals Decreased 53% in Value, 32% in Numbers Comparing to Last Year Amid Pandemic
@Dime shares key takeaways from a recent Datasite Deal Drivers APAC report on the key M&A trends in the Asia-Pacific region in the first half of 2020, as well as the outlook, including industries, for the remainder of the year.
Chinese Biotech Sector is Blowing Hot as M&A and IPO Deals Surge Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Toto Ku, Datasite Senior Sales Director, provides comments on the outlook for the Chinese biotech sector, including the surge in M&A and IPO deals amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The South Morning China Post article highlights findings from a recent webinar (link) discussion on Deal Drivers in the Healthcare and Life Sciences: Mainland China.
Dealmakers Are Optimistic for a Strong Second Half of 2020
CEO Rusty Wiley discusses trends driving the recent pick up in M&A activity.
Five Things To Keep In Mind Amid The M&A Evolution
CEO Rusty Wiley discusses how new technologies are transforming the M&A process and shares key takeaways from The New State of M&A.
Uncertainty Upends Mergers & Acquisitions in Oil and Gas
VP of Sales Nicholas Renter discusses M&A trends for the oil and gas industry, and the importance of being deal-ready.
Minnesota Companies Made Deals in a Hurry at the Start of the Year, Then the Virus Hit
CMO Doug Cullen discusses trends in M&A activity and shares key findings from The New State of M&A with the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
What You Should Buy if You’re Going Back into the Office
VP of Human Resources Deb LaMere shares tips on preparing for a return to the office during COVID-19.
The Digitization of Finance: Technologies Impacting M&A
CPO Thomas Fredell discusses how technology, especially AI, is helping to improve the M&A management process.
#TradeTalks: M&A Deal Makers Are Turning To New, AI-Driven Technologies
CEO Rusty Wiley discusses the recent rebound in M&A market activity and key findings from Datasite’s The New State of M&A.
Sales Leaders Todd Albright and Trevor Vale Explain How Being Your Best Self and Believing What You’re Doing Matters Right Now Will Set You Apart
CRO Todd Albright provides insights on successful sales strategies and Datasite’s culture of being your best self.
US Investors Herald Green Shoots in ESG Loans
CEO Rusty Wiley discusses the increasing importance of ESG credentials as part of the M&A due diligence process.
Using Technology To Streamline Corporate Restructuring In The Wake Of Covid-19
CEO Rusty Wiley shares how to use technology to manage the restructuring process during unpredictable times.
Restructuring in Times of Uncertainty
VP of Sales Nicholas Renter shares best oil and gas restructuring practices to help leaders navigate turbulent times.
M&A wrap: Motive, Mainsail, Rallyday, Grain, Platinum, Bridge Bancorp, Gryphon, Constellation Brands, Angelo Gordon, Summit
Mergers & Acquisitions features key findings from The New State of M&A.
M&A Practitioners See ESG as Rising Factor in Dealmaking
CEO Rusty Wiley discusses the impact of ESG concerns on M&A, as outlined in Datasite’s The New State of M&A.
Datasite: AI to Speed Up M&A
CEO Rusty Wiley shares insights on new technologies transforming the M&A process, as highlighted in our latest report, The New State of M&A.
Datasite Global Sales Leader Todd Albright Says These Four Things are Critical for Sales Professionals to Do Right Now to Be Successful
CRO Todd Albright shares best practices for sales professionals navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
M&A wrap: Barings, Portfolia Rising America, MiLa Capital, Rockpoint, Apax, Vista, iCapital, Owl Rock
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