Billion-dollar babies born from tech
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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies 2017
With political and technological disruption rife throughout business, owners and executives are facing extreme levels of volatility. The Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies special report, published in The Times, features insights into challenges faced by business decision-makers. From the eye-watering valuations of tech unicorns to pension funds taking control with private investments, it is clear that while M&A activity is buoyant, there is also apprehension in taking the leap. In addition, you’ll find opinions on negotiation techniques, maintaining a business's ethical values through an exit, an infographic showing the biggest tech takeovers and, of course, the impact of Brexit
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A business merger marriage made in good negotiations
Three dynamics reflect the different ways in which the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) business is maturing – types of deal, skill at integration and post-merger preparation
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Pension funds take more control with private investments
Rather than investing via private equity, some of the biggest pension funds are finding an advantage in going direct
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‘I liked the people so much, I bought the company’
Acquiring talent by buying a company has worked for some organisations, but may be a risky strategy
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M&A insurance takes off as firms seek safer acquisitions
Merger and acquisition insurance has become a mainstream product in recent years and claims yield insights into where the risks lie
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Deal or no deal? How to manage M&A risk and uncover value
Businesses looking to acquire a company or sell operations, and that want the deal to run smoothly, are turning to structured insurance advice to gain a strategic edge
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Global security
Mergers and acquisitions insurance is increasingly being used to facilitate and protect both buyers and sellers in complex cross-border deals
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How AI is transforming the due diligence process
The right technology to assist with contract review can make all the difference in a mergers and acquisitions deal
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Avoid the talent exodus in M&A transactions
A global trend is taking shape during mergers and acquisitions, says Adam Rosenberg, Europe M&A leader at Mercer
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Be M&A ready: don’t make managing your documents a last-minute consideration
Drive execution and opportunity at every business stage with a virtual data room
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Get the best advice to succeed
In an increasingly international world, where businesses are hunting opportunities across borders, the knowledge and expertise of an independent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) adviser will prove invaluable, says leading merchant bank Strand Hanson
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A winning strategy for selling your company
Making an intelligent exit needs careful planning and preparation with the help of an experienced adviser
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Future of Energy 2021
Carbon pricing is no longer enough to meet the Paris Climate Agreement targets, so what other options are available to businesses? Our Future of Energy report explores topics on how AI can alleviate energy poverty, fusion power’s ‘mini suns’, and an interview with Professor Mike Berners-Lee about a greener future for the UK.
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Future of Work 2021
Since workers can almost all operate entirely from home, many are leaving their urban lives behind, but what could a city exodus mean for businesses? Our Future of Work report looks at how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the way we work, dealing with narcissistic bosses, the popularity of peer reviews and so much more.
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The Future CFO 2021
Finance leaders are contemplating an economic future ravaged by COVID-19 and the most successful ones will be those who can turn challenges into opportunities. Our Future CFO report, published in The Times, explores how new attitudes to risk management can revolutionise the finance function and whether organisations should really have relied on government support to weather the pandemic. It examines the future CFO as a champion for green growth and whether crowdfunding could be the right choice for your business. Also featured is an infographic on what’s keeping CFOs up at night
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Understanding Pensions 2021
This year’s Pension Schemes Act has received Royal Assent and represents a bold move towards protecting pensioners and their savings, but will it deliver on its promises? Our Understanding Pensions report, published in The Sunday Times, explores whether the Chancellor’s new Budget could threaten pension tax relief, how the sector is boosting its racial diversity and why young people still aren’t saving enough for retirement. Also featured is advice on how to avoid pension scams and what your options are if you find yourself embroiled in a pension dispute