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Your Introduction to IT Due Diligence Checklist, Its Components and Goals

Surprisingly or not, McKinsey states that only a small 11% of companies think their current business methods will work well after 2023. 64% of companies realize they...

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Ins and Outs of the Private Equity Due Diligence +Checklist

Although the private equity (PE) deal volume has declined 30% YOY, it may burst in upcoming years as

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buy-side vs sell-side

Buy-Side vs Sell-Side in M&A: The Difference Explained

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are important transactions in the financial world with businesses buying other companies and assets,

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M&A closing checklist

Benefits of M&A Closing Checklist: Preparation Tips + Example

As you steer your M&A deal towards its conclusion, there's still plenty that can go wrong. You've done

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M&A lifecycle

The M&A Lifecycle: Navigating the Stages of Successful Mergers and Acquisitions

As Kison Patel, CEO of M&A Science, puts it, “In M&A, time is the enemy. The longer a

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IPO readiness checklist

IPO Readiness Checklist: Prepare Your Company for an IPO in 9 Steps

In 2022, the global value of initial public offering (IPO) deals was estimated at about $180 billion —

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virtual data room tutorial

Virtual Data Room Tutorial: How VDRs Work, How to Create One, and What Goes in a VDR

Virtual data rooms are here to stay — and to replace most physical data rooms as secure document-sharing

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operational due diligence guide

Operational Due Diligence: Guide for Private Equity Companies

Private equity and hedge fund investors face significant operational and investment risks that can substantially decline their assets.

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transition services agreement checklist

Transition Service Agreement – Definition, Checklist, and Challenges

Economic uncertainties significantly influence the M&A market, with deal trends shifting to divestitures. Based on Deloitte’s recent M&A

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VDR for energy companies

Virtual Data Rooms for Energy Transactions

While for the moment fossil fuel remains the most important energy source all around the world, the race

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data room for oil and gas industry

Virtual Data Rooms for Oil and Gas Industry: Examples, Use Cases, Best Solutions

Peculiarities of the oil and gas industry The oil and gas (O&G) industry holds a key position in

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Strategic alliances building scheme

How Virtual Data Rooms Boost the Efficiency of Strategic Alliances

By the year 2025, nearly a third of the world's total sales are projected to be generated by

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recent M&A deals

Recent M&A Deals of 2022-2023

Surprisingly or not, 2022 was not a year of booming M&A activity, as, in 2022, merger and acquisition

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divestment discussion

Divestiture Best Practices Guide 2023

Divestitures and  M&A deals are vital strategies for companies to allocate resources and manage their portfolios efficiently. While

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business valuation process

Your Ultimate Business Valuation Checklist for Valuing a Company

Surprisingly or not, 98% of business owners don't know the actual value of their business assets. That said,

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m&a strategies in 2023

M&A Strategies in 2023: Types and Key Considerations

The M&A industry will peak again in 2023 as companies adapt to today’s challenges. But according to Harvard

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due diligence report

Due Diligence Reports Guide: Types, Structure, and Best Practices

When it comes to successful due diligence as part of a merger or acquisition transaction, proper preparation can

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due diligence process

Due Diligence Process: Definition, Components, and Best Practices

To evaluate any potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal, it is essential to assess risks and opportunities behind

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post-merger integration

Post-Merger Integration: Definition, Process & Best Practices

What is M&A integration? Post-merger integration is the complex process of combining two companies with the purpose of

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data room index

Data Room Index: Ideal Folder Structure

By rolling out a virtual data room (VDR) solution, business owners and company executives significantly facilitate their corporate

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set up a vdr

How to Set Up a Data Room in 9 Simple Steps: Top Tips and Insights

Data room set up is an obligatory initial step whenever you start using a virtual data room (VDR) 

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data room for private equity firms

Private Equity Data Room

Virtual data rooms have seen a surge in popularity over the past decade, and are now found in

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startup fundraising

How to Choose a Virtual Data Room for Startup Fundraising

Fundraising is the backbone of any startup. That is what the development (or setback) of a business depends

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real estate due diligence

Why Use a Virtual Data Room for Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence

You wouldn’t buy a car or house without properly examining your purchase. So why would you purchase commercial

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investment banking

A Guide to Choosing an Investment Banking Data Room

Virtual data rooms come in handy in many industries. Investment banks, in particular, find a very distinct set

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IPO

Why and How to Use a Virtual Data Room for an IPO?

Many privately-owned businesses go through the Initial Public Offering process, as they want to obtain more capital by

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