AI: Using Natural Language Processing to Predict M&A Participants
Deal Lawyers
MAY 9, 2024
This recent SSC/Intralinks blog discusses how natural language processing (NLP), an AI-powered machine learning technology, may be about to transform M&A.
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Deal Lawyers
MAY 9, 2024
This recent SSC/Intralinks blog discusses how natural language processing (NLP), an AI-powered machine learning technology, may be about to transform M&A.
Deal Lawyers
JANUARY 23, 2024
I’m not usually one for fortune-telling, but this recent Freshfields blog makes some well-supported predictions for M&A trends in 2024. Among them is the expectation that an increase in hostile M&A is in our future — driven by board room optimism on both sides of the table.
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Deal Lawyers
OCTOBER 28, 2024
As this Cooley M&A blog notes, earnouts are a much more common — and high-stakes — feature of life sciences M&A deals than non-life sciences deals, which only included an earnout 21% of the time according to SRS Acquiom’s 2023 Life Sciences M&A Study. Vice Chancellor Laster once […]
Deal Lawyers
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Late last month, I blogged about Seyfarth Shaw’s recently published “Middle Market M&A SurveyBook,” now in its ninth edition.
Deal Lawyers
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Here’s my recent post on The Advisors’ Blog on CompensationStandards.com regarding M&A synergy awards: WTW’s Global Executive Compensation Analysis Team recently conducted a study of the 100 largest U.S. mergers from 2018 to 2022 focused on the use of special synergy awards.
Deal Lawyers
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Last week, John blogged about the DOJ’s new “Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy” intended to incentivize voluntary self-disclosure of wrongdoing uncovered during the M&A process, which Deputy AGs had previewed in a speech and multiple prior comments.
Deal Lawyers
DECEMBER 7, 2023
This Freshfields blog discusses an oft-overlooked issue in post-closing M&A disputes — crossover witnesses.
JD Supra: Mergers
MARCH 19, 2024
We’ll examine the two underlying insurance categories in this blog and their impact on the reps and warranties insurance that companies should purchase for their merger or acquisition. Most forms of insurance fall into one of two categories: claims-made or occurrence-based.
Deal Lawyers
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Earlier this month, I blogged about comments made by Principal Deputy AG Marshall Miller on the relevance of the DOJ’s voluntary self-disclosure policy for companies engaged in M&A transactions. During the course of those comments, Deputy AG Miller promised further guidance on this topic in the near future.
Midaxo
JULY 19, 2023
M&A transactions involve complex processes, multiple stakeholders and a significant amount of data. One such tool gaining prominence in the M&A landscape is the Midaxo Value Tracker. In this blog post, we’ll explore what the Midaxo Value Tracker is, why it matters and how it can revolutionize your dealmaking efforts.
Midaxo
APRIL 25, 2023
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 practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish.
Deal Lawyers
JUNE 3, 2024
Here’s something Meredith recently blogged about on Compensation Standards.com: This Morgan Lewis blog walks through the key decision points deal teams need to address when determining how to treat performance-vesting awards in connection with corporate transactions — after nailing down what is permitted under the terms of equity plans, award (..)
Deal Lawyers
JULY 24, 2024
Earlier this year, Meredith blogged about a federal court’s decision holding that a “bump-up” exclusion in a D&O insurance policy resulted in the loss of […]
Deal Lawyers
MAY 7, 2024
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I’ve got a soft spot for M&A history. That’s why this CLS Blue Sky Blog discussing a new article on the history of private equity caught my eye.
Deal Lawyers
OCTOBER 9, 2024
However, the parties to a merger agreement may agree to depart from the default rule, and a recent Morris James blog highlights the Delaware Superior Court’s decision in Biomerieux v. The default rule in Delaware is that the attorney-client privilege passes in a merger from the acquired company to the buyer. Rhodes, (Del.
Sun Acquisitions
DECEMBER 16, 2024
In this race to a greener future, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are emerging as a powerful tool for companies to gain a significant edge. This hypothetical scenario perfectly illustrates the power of M&A in the sustainability sector. Innovation on Fast Forward M&A fosters a unique environment for accelerated innovation.
Deal Lawyers
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In November, John blogged about the Chancery Courts recent decision inGB-SP Holdings LLC et al. This Fried Frank M&A briefing on the case discusses the facts that caused Vice Chancellor Fioravanti to evaluate the adoption of the forbearance agreement under the entire fairness standard. Walker(Del.
TechCrunch: M&A
OCTOBER 10, 2023
In a blog post, Arctic Wolf chief product officer Dan Schiappa said that the acquisition would […]
Sun Acquisitions
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have become famous for achieving these goals. While organic growth is always an option, M&A can provide a shortcut to market expansion, giving companies a significant edge. What is M&A? M&A refers to the consolidation of companies through mergers and acquisitions.
Deal Lawyers
JULY 23, 2024
This recent Sheppard Mullin blog addresses a topic that’s becoming increasingly important in M&A transactions – how to draft reps & warranties that cover AI issues for deals that don’t involve AI-related businesses.
Deal Lawyers
JUNE 4, 2024
Recent data suggests that the use of Rep & Warranty Insurance may have plateaued, but this Cooley M&A blog says that market development has led to some news for purchasers of RWI. The blog says R&W policy purchasers in this cooling market have been able to obtain more quotes, and more favorable policy rates and […]
Sun Acquisitions
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a high-stakes game. From streamlining complex processes to uncovering hidden opportunities, tech supercharges M&A dealmaking across all stages. Faster Timelines: Seize the Moment The M&A world is all about speed and agility.
Sun Acquisitions
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The rise of strategic M&A is being driven by several factors, including the increasing pace of change, the need for companies to grow and innovate, and the availability of financing. M&A can allow companies to access new markets, technologies, and customers quickly. Why Strategic M&A?
Deal Lawyers
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
John has blogged previously about the renewed reliance on earnouts in today’s uncertain environment. In fact, this Freshfields blog states that “one recent study found that the use of earnouts in U.S. private M&A deals in 2022 was higher than in any year since 2017.”
Cisco: M&A
MARCH 15, 2024
It’s part of our ongoing m… Read more on Cisco Blogs Today marks the launch of Cisco Routed PON , a truly disruptive solution that enables agile, differentiated broadband services through a software-defined broadband network.
Deal Lawyers
APRIL 9, 2024
A recent S&P Market Intelligence blog says that the first quarter of 2024 may see the highest number of big deal announcements in two years. Four global M&A deals with transaction values greater than $10 billion were announced in February, and with eight deals of this size through the first two months of the year, […]
Deal Lawyers
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
A recent Willis Towers Watson blog says that both debtors and potential buyers of distressed assets should consider using R&W insurance and the other transactional insurance solutions which have become staples of private M&A deals in other contexts as an alternative to traditional risk allocation for their transactions.
TechCrunch: M&A
AUGUST 29, 2023
In a blog post published yesterday, CEO and co-founder Brendan Falk said that Amazon was acquiring Fig’s technology, while its employees — including two co-founders — would be joining Amazon’s cloud subsidiary AWS.
Deal Lawyers
JUNE 18, 2024
Last year, Meredith blogged about the EU’s implementation of its Foreign Subsidies Regulation and its potential impact on M&A transactions. Here’s an excerpt from Reed Smith’s […]
Sun Acquisitions
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a powerful tool for companies to grow and expand. In the future, M&A activity is expected to remain strong, driven by several key trends: Technological innovation: Companies increasingly seek M&A to acquire new technologies and capabilities.
Cisco: M&A
MARCH 25, 2024
I´m a Solutions Engineer working with Collaboration and Customer Experience solutions, and one thing I’ve learned is “one size does not fit all.” To deliver the most impactful business outco… Read more on Cisco Blogs
H. Friedman Search
JUNE 27, 2024
Yup, “I’m happy here.” We’ve talked about complacency in previous blogs, and that is not where I am going with this one. “Do you know what the number one response recruiters get when they ask anyone about their desire to hear about new opportunities? But is happiness enough? Does happiness pay the bills?
Deal Lawyers
APRIL 3, 2024
After a number of Delaware judicial developments that have presented complications for practitioners, this Sidley Enhanced Scrutiny blog highlights a welcome development for the defense bar, public companies and M&A practitioners. Garfield v.
Deal Lawyers
APRIL 4, 2024
John and I have previously blogged about the DOJ’s initiation of a “Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy” intended to incentivize voluntary self-disclosure of wrongdoing uncovered during the M&A process.
Midaxo
AUGUST 16, 2023
We were unable to answer every question from the engaged audience of M&A professionals during the session. We were unable to answer every question from the engaged audience of M&A professionals during the session. This is the second piece in a two-part blog series. Read the first part here.
TechCrunch: M&A
MAY 24, 2023
Rumors had been swirling recently that Snowflake was interested in Neeva before the two companies made it official in a blog post on the Snowflake website this afternoon. The ability for teams to discover precisely the right data point, data asset or data insight is critical to maximizing the value of data,” Dageville wrote in the blog post.
Midaxo
AUGUST 8, 2023
We were unable to answer every question from the engaged audience of M&A professionals during the session; however, below you will find these additional queries answered and organized into themes which broadly reflect the common challenges and unique circumstances of these types of deals. This is the first in a two-part blog series.
Cisco: M&A
APRIL 30, 2024
In parts one and two of this AI blog series, we explored the strategic considerations and networking needs for a successful AI implementation. In this blog I focus on data center infrastructure with… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Cisco: M&A
MARCH 26, 2024
A few months ago, I wrote about the security of AI models, fine-tuning techniques, and the use of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in a Cisco Security Blog post. In this blog post, I will… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Cisco: M&A
JANUARY 10, 2024
Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can … Read more on Cisco Blogs Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?
Cisco: M&A
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
As Ireland gears up for the election, this blog looks at the pivotal role technology how tech policy can stimulate growth, investment and innovation. As Ireland gears up for the election, this blog looks at the pivotal role technology how tech policy can stimulate growth, investment and innovation.
Cisco: M&A
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
As Ireland gears up for the election, this blog looks at the pivotal role technology how tech policy can stimulate growth, investment and innovation. As Ireland gears up for the election, this blog looks at the pivotal role technology how tech policy can stimulate growth, investment and innovation.
Cisco: M&A
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
In August 2023, I authored a blog on Cisco Secure Access , where I discussed the advantages of utilizing a comprehensive, single vendor, Security Service Edge (SSE) packages for both customers and… Read more on Cisco Blogs
How2Exit
MARCH 22, 2023
Chris Daigle E16: Watch Here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. In addition to providing advice, mentors can also provide support.
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