Mergers, Acquisitions & Climate Change
Climate change is having a significant impact on the M&A landscape. According to a survey of 400 dealmakers, environmental issues are transforming markets and influencing capital allocation. Climate change considerations are becoming increasingly important in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. There are some key aspects to consider… Physical Risks: Climate change can cause disruptions to […]
What do investors look for in a data room?
Data rooms are a crucial part of the investment process, whether you’re a VC looking for the next unicorn, or a fresh startup vying for an angel investor. From due diligence to pitch decks, or big events like IPOs or SPACs, data rooms provide the ideal platform for nurturing relationships from both sides during the […]
Unlocking Opportunities in Renewable Energy M&A with Projectfusion
Boosting M&A in the Energy sector Despite uncertainty in global markets, the overall transition to a cleaner energy mix is inevitable. The M&A market is poised to deliver some exciting deals in the coming months, with the Energy sector looking to have an exciting journey ahead. With 2023 being an absolutely bumper year for deal […]
Why are data rooms so expensive?
The demand for secure and efficient online data management means that data rooms are a must. Whether facilitating M&A (mergers and acquisitions), managing sensitive legal documents, or conducting due diligence, these virtual vaults play a pivotal role in safeguarding confidential information. Although they are undeniably valuable to the corporate world, the high costs associated with […]
Digital Transformation in the M&A industry
The Need for Speed: Why Digital Transformation? Picture this: You’re in the M&A race, and the competition is fierce. What do you need to stay ahead? Enter Digital Transformation – the game-changer that will transform the way your M&A is operating. In the world of mergers & acquisitions time is money. Digital Transformation injects a […]
Steps of the M&A process
Steps of the M&A process The number of steps and processes in M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) can be rather overwhelming. Luckily, with a little knowhow, it can be broken down into manageable pieces. Whether you’re just starting out in Real Estate, Corporate Finance – or are just curious, here’s a concise step-by-step guide that lists […]
PII Redaction for due diligence and file sharing
PII & Sensitive Data Redaction is now built into Projectfusion. Intro | How to use | Redaction in M&A Redaction removes sensitive information from PDF documents before you share them. It’s especially important when sharing sensitive or confidential documents in a virtual data room, especially when sharing PII (Personally identifiable information like email addresses and […]
What is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)?
A special purpose acquisition company (commonly known as a SPAC), has 5 key steps: Formation: A group of investors, often led by a sponsor or a team of experienced individuals, forms a SPAC. The SPAC is usually a shell company with no commercial operations at the time of its formation. IPO (Initial Public Offering): The […]
What is a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM)?
A Confidential Information Memorandum (or CIM for short) is a document used during the M&A process that includes crucial information about the business that is for sale. Occasionally referred to as a ‘Sales Memorandum’, it will include items such as operations information, financial statements, info on the management team, and more. In a way, it […]
How do I value my business in 2023?
You might be wondering, how do I try and precisely value my business? It can often be a tough process. You will need to have up-to-date and accurate financial information around your business to successfully calculate your valuation. This will often involve pulling information from across different aspects in your company. Valuations are a common […]
Don’t Let COVID-19 Kill Your Deal
With COVID-19 causing unprecedented disruption to deals, time is of the essence. Those finding deals taking longer than they should risk lower valuations, and lower investor interest. This great article from CFO.com provides some best practices to make sure your deal gets done. There’s things like: Making sure communication is as clear as possible Listing […]
How to share files securely for due diligence
For as long as I’ve worked in security, sharing Excel files whilst leaving them readable has always been hard. Most data rooms take one of three approaches: 1 – Convert the Excel into a PDF. This works okay for basic financial documents but is rubbish for anything complicated – anything with more than say 20 […]
Representations, Warranties and Indemnities in M&A
Representations, Warranties and Indemnities are the contractual tools that both buyers and sellers use in M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions). Let’s say you just bought a company, and then you find out that a key piece of code doesn’t below to your new business (e.g. see the Skype lawsuits)! Well – representations, Warranties and Indemnities are […]