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Data Integration Drives Successful Mergers
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Data Integration Drives Successful Mergers

In an M&A transaction, disparate data and disconnected systems require a data integration game plan.
By Stacy Galligan | May 16, 2022
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Private Equity’s 2022 Game Plan
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Private Equity’s 2022 Game Plan

As fund sizes swell with investor cash, PE firms feel pressure to find untapped value opportunities.
By Kevin Thornton and Chris Reeves | February 25, 2022
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2022 M&A Outlook: Deal Market Expected to Continue Hot Pace
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2022 M&A Outlook: Deal Market Expected to Continue Hot Pace

Buyers will hunt for targets that improve their talent bases, supply chains, and sustainability strategies.
By Vincent Ryan | January 20, 2022
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Coinbase Buys Crypto Futures Platform FairX
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Coinbase Buys Crypto Futures Platform FairX

The deal positions Coinbase to offer crypto derivative products to U.S. investors as part of a "robust and holistic trading environment."
By Matthew Heller | January 18, 2022
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Activist Calls for Zendesk to Scrap Momentive Deal
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Activist Calls for Zendesk to Scrap Momentive Deal

Zendesk should not waste "more time and more shareholder capital on a value-destroying acquisition that is destined to be rejected by shareholders."
By Matthew Heller | January 6, 2022
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Oracle to Buy Cerner in $28B Health Care Play
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Oracle to Buy Cerner in $28B Health Care Play

“Both Microsoft and Oracle, analysts say, see the huge health care market as a path to strengthening their positions in the cloud business.”
By Matthew Heller | December 20, 2021
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Authentic Brands Stays Private With PE Deal
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Authentic Brands Stays Private With PE Deal

The brand developer is selling "significant" stakes to two private-equity firms and shelving its plans for an IPO.
By Matthew Heller | November 22, 2021
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Wynn SPAC Deal Called Off: Is A Buyout Coming?
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Wynn SPAC Deal Called Off: Is A Buyout Coming?

Wynn Resorts said it was terminating a previously announced special-purpose acquisition company merger for Wynn Interactive.
By Vincent Ryan | November 12, 2021
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McAfee Acquired by Investor Group in $14B Deal
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McAfee Acquired by Investor Group in $14B Deal

The six-entity investor group will take the security software company private.
By Lauren Muskett | November 8, 2021
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November SPAC Calendar: Upcoming Votes
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November SPAC Calendar: Upcoming Votes

Nextdoor, Bird, Aurora, and Wejo are among the companies scheduled to merge with a SPAC this month.
By Lauren Muskett | November 2, 2021
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Coke Buys Full Control of Bodyarmor for $5.6B
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Coke Buys Full Control of Bodyarmor for $5.6B

The acquisition positions Coke to compete with No. 1 Gatorade for dominance of the $8.4 billion sports-drink market.
By Matthew Heller | November 1, 2021
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A ‘Glut’ of High-Growth Companies Is Driving An IPO Market Reset
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A ‘Glut’ of High-Growth Companies Is Driving An IPO Market Reset

The question of going public has turned from "if?" to "when?" to "how soon?" with no signs of slowing.
By Vincent Ryan | October 13, 2021
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Emerson to Merge Software Units With AspenTech
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Emerson to Merge Software Units With AspenTech

The cash-and-stock transaction values the new company at $160 a share.
By Lauren Muskett | October 11, 2021
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SPAC Merger Calendar: Upcoming Votes
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SPAC Merger Calendar: Upcoming Votes

WeWork, Redbox, NextNav, Bakkt, and Algoma Steel are among the companies scheduled to merge with a SPAC this month.
By Vincent Ryan | October 4, 2021
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Sun Life Boosts U.S. Business With DentaQuest Buy
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Sun Life Boosts U.S. Business With DentaQuest Buy

The $2.48 billion deal will position Sun Life as a leader in providing publicly-funded dental benefits in the U.S.
By Matthew Heller | October 4, 2021
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