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M&A Analytics: Using Pipeline Reports to Communicate Deal Strategy

Informed decision-making is paramount in corporate dealmaking. The success of deals relies heavily on accurate and timely data that guides strategic choices. This is where …

The Impact of Cloud Technology on Corporate Dealmaking

Among the many technological innovations that have shaped the business world, cloud technology stands out as a true game-changer. Cloud computing has revolutionized the way …
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How to Preserve Value in Small Acquisitions: Part II

During a live Q&A earlier this summer — Preserving the Spark: Realizing Value When Acquiring Smaller Companies — Galina Wolinetz, MD Integrations & Separations at …
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How AI Can Enhance PMI

Most corporate development and M&A professionals believe that rapidly evolving AI technology should be used with a fair amount of skepticism. However, when applied with …
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How to Preserve Value in Small Acquisitions: Part I

Last month, Galina Wolinetz, MD Integrations & Separations at Virtas Partners shared her insights on the acquisition and integration of smaller companies into larger ones …

7 Key Takeaways from M&A Industry Experts

The most recent Transaction Advisors Institute (TAI) M&A conference was held at the University of Chicago in late June and covered topics ranging from current …

5 Steps to a Successful Post-Merger (M&A) Integration

1. Execute with confidence Post-merger integration (PMI) is a fundamental stage in realizing the value of an M&A deal. It is a complex process requiring …

Unlocking Deal Success: Introducing the Midaxo Value Tracker

Tracking the progress of your deals to your initiatives and KPIs increases the likelihood that they achieve their projected value. M&A transactions involve complex processes, …

Streamlining Your M&A Pipeline with Midaxo Deal Scoring

Managing a large pipeline of potential deals can be a daunting task. Deal teams often struggle to prioritize targets effectively and stay focused on the …

Midaxo Workspaces Help Teams Isolate Deal Pipelines While Sharing Best Practices 

Introduction Corporate dealmaking often requires the isolation of corporate development teams and their deal flows for compliance, confidentiality, and other business reasons. Ensuring security and …

How AI Can Enhance M&A Deal Sourcing

Introduction: M&A deal sourcing is one of the most obvious and intriguing application areas that can be improved with AI tools such as ChatGPT. Corporate …

The Challenges and Benefits of Acquiring Smaller Companies

Introduction: Acquiring smaller companies has become a widely used strategy for organizations to expand their market presence and increase their competitiveness. While high-profile acquisitions often …
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The Key to a Winning M&A Pipeline

Introduction  The landscape of M&A is undergoing significant changes, driven by evolving market dynamics and technological advancements. The traditional approach of large, one-off deals is …

Creating an M&A Playbook with ChatGPT as Your Consultant

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best …
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7 Key Takeaways from the Transaction Advisors Institute M&A Conference in San Francisco

In March 2023, the Transaction Advisors Institute (TAI) held their annual San Francisco conference for corporate development and M&A. We were excited to partner with …

How Will ChatGPT Change M&A?

The introduction of ChatGPT and GPT-4 marks a significant transformation in the way all types of ‘knowledge work’, including M&A and corporate development, will be …

Learn How to Improve Your M&A Pipeline: Insights and Best Practices

Optimizing your M&A pipeline process to source the best targets can be a daunting task, especially if you lack the latest tools and strategies. We’re …

A Comparison of Buy-Side and Sell-Side Virtual Deal Rooms

Intro: When it comes to confidential data transfers for M&A and other types of corporate dealmaking, virtual data rooms (VDRs) have become an invaluable tool …
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Deal Thesis: A Single Deal? Or the Entire M&A Program?

Intro: The focus on outcomes in M&A and corporate dealmaking highlights the importance of a robust deal thesis, also known as an investment thesis. As …

4 Ways an M&A Platform Can Enable Efficient, Collaborative Due Diligence

Introduction: Playbooks, virtual data rooms, and project management platforms all address the never ending quest to ease the overwhelming and disjointed nature of due diligence. …
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7+ M&A Pipeline Metrics You Should Be Tracking Part 2

Introduction: Streamlining and assessing your pipeline management is non-negotiable if you are a serial acquirer or serious about leveraging M&A for growth or value creation. …

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