About half of Americans are suffering from clinically significant signs of depression or anxiety thanks to the COVID crisis and its fallout. The mental health aspects of this crisis may be even worse than the physical health toll. But it is not all doom and...
Tech is so hot this year that even a pandemic that has sent the economy to a screeching halt can’t slow it. Tech stocks have already rebounded from the coronavirus better than other market sectors. Now it looks like we’ll see more deals and IPOs...
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 situation seems to change every day. The disruption and chaos that the pandemic has injected into both daily life and business is obvious. Just as it is often difficult to keep track of the ebbs and flows of...
Whether integrating new product lines or opening into new markets, acquiring a company can be highly rewarding. Tech firms may gain access to new intellectual property, allowing them to jump over their competition with less effort than doing so would otherwise require. Yet M&A is...
Sellers generally desire all-cash transactions; however, partial seller financing is often necessary in middle market company transactions. Furthermore, sellers who demand all-cash deals typically receive a lower purchase price than they would have if the deal were structured differently. Although buyers may be able to pay...
M&A the Right Way, Part 2: Evaluating M&A Candidates Channel pros in the market to buy or merge need to thoroughly vet candidates for business strategy, financial health, and cultural fit. By Megan Santosus IN THE QUEST to grow your business, acquiring or merging with another channel pro...
Historians have long known the historical relevance and impact of epidemics and pandemics. Despite our various technological advances and the complexity of our society, disease can instantly change the course of history. Not having a robust global system for dealing with disease and pandemics comes...
While the pandemic has sparked an overall slowdown in the world of M&A, big tech companies are seeking out deals at their fastest ever pace in recent years. Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, and Google/Alphabet have collectively announced 19 deals this year. That’s the fastest dealmaking...
COVID-19 has slowed M&A activity in technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). Lower valuations may, over the long-term, offer funds and Big Tech viable opportunities according to a new GlobalData report. The report emphasizes that tech M&A has declined amid COVID-19, with first quarter deal value...
Markets around the world have tanked, showing the worst performance since the financial crisis of 2008. Here is an overview of how COVID-19 may change deal-making in the coming months. Material and Adverse Change Clauses The pandemic will inevitably shape the negotiation of MAC clauses. These provisions...