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Log4J Vulnerability Explained
IBM, Amazon, Twitter, Cisco, Apple … just a few of the big players that use the piece of faulty software called Log4J at the center …
Process vs. Project Management in M&A
“The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is …
Expert Insights: Executing a Successful Roll-Up Strategy
Clayton Stanley, Executive VP of Corporate Development for AmeriVet Partners Management, Inc., has successfully led his team to its highest number of transactions in a year. In …
What is a Conglomerate Merger?
Introduction: While a conglomerate merger is still considered one of the more common types of mergers, these types of deals have waned in popularity after …
A Quick Guide to Commercial Due Diligence
Introduction: Listen to many business podcasts, and you will hear entrepreneurs, successful acquirers, and C-suite executives talk about the “hard work versus luck theory” in …
7 Must-Listen Podcasts for M&A Professionals
Staying informed about the CorpDev and M&A world can be a bit overwhelming, but podcasts are a great and convenient way to keep up-to-date. Below, …
What’s New in Pipeline+?
Our newest platform, Pipeline+ is a CRM purpose-built for M&A. We have been busy adding exciting new features into this centralized, intuitive tool that helps M&A professionals …
Why You Need a Purpose-Built CRM for your M&A Process
Introduction: “Saying ‘I don’t have time for CRM,’ is like saying, ‘I don’t have time to look at my GPS app because I am too …
6 Reasons Private Equity Firms Are Having Their Best Year Ever
Introduction: If you operate in the world of finance, business, or mergers and acquisitions, you’ve noticed that private equity (PE) activity is at a record …
IPO Checklist: Preparing to Go Public
I. Setting the StageUnderstanding your IPO rationale and its implications Understanding the pros and cons of going public, and understanding the long-term implications of doing …
The Value of End-to-End Security in M&A
Introduction: Picture this: you are an acquirer feeling pretty confident about your next target, but before moving forward, you bring in a security expert to …
Holistic M&A: Why It is Needed Now More Than Ever
Introduction: As Corporate Global Executive and writer Pearl Zhu says, “Holistic Thinking is a combination of analysis, systems thinking, and critical thinking.” However, as Mergers …
4 Important Steps for Proactive IPO Planning
Introduction More companies went public in 2020 than any other year so far in the 21st century. From Roblox, to The Honest Company, to Poshmark, …
Extracting Deal Value & Fighting Value Erosion
Introduction: Value creation starts earlier than you think; it begins with an overarching M&A strategy for inorganic growth, which allows you to identify the most …
What Should M&A Change Management Look Like In 2021?
“You can have all the numbers crunched any way you want, and they can add up to these great numbers, but if the people don’t …
The Importance of Incorporating Value Creation Early in the Deal Lifecycle
Why do deals fail? Well, human nature and outside factors can certainly play a role, but often the problem primarily lies in the execution of …
Expert Views: 3 Best Practices for Tailored and Effective Integration
Integration remains one of the most talked about aspects of M&A, yet successful integration still alludes many acquirers. This can be due in part to …
The Three Keys to Post Merger Integration
Introduction: Despite the complexity of Post-Merger Integration (PMI), the process often does not receive the attention it deserves. This neglect unfortunately can contribute to the …
Expert Views: Improve Your Target Selection For Cleaner Deals
In our recent M&A Chat interview with David Lewis, when reflecting on his extensive experience in the worlds of finance and M&A, he notes he would tell his …
Midaxo Rated #1 M&A Platform on G2
Midaxo is proud to announce it is currently the top M&A platform on G2 based on user reviews, outranking M&A platform competitors such as Intralinks, DealRoom, and …
The ROI of M&A Software Solutions
Introduction: I recently participated in a M&A Leadership Council conference focused on realizing the return on investment (ROI) of M&A Software Solutions. The Council did …
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