Monthly Archives: May 2014

Merrill DataSite, age and experience

Forbes publishes a list of the top 30 under 30 bankers, traders and dealmakers each year, with a list of their accolades and achievements – all of which are numerous considering their age. Take Fred Ehrsam, for example, he is … Continue reading

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M&A, whatever the weather…

A large portion of our International Merrill DataSite team are based in London, and in London it’s a beautiful day! In fact, it’s been a beautiful week so far. We are obsessed with the weather here in the U.K. (not … Continue reading

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After the deal – Are you ready for what’s ahead?

If you’re in the middle of, or just completed a merger or acquisition, your organization’s next chapter is about to begin – along with all the work and data that follow. If your responsibilities include contract management, you’ll inherit an … Continue reading

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Cyber-security just got personal

You, me, our families, our businesses all need to concern ourselves with cyber-security each day – it is just part of our lives now. With so much socialising; data sharing; financial information stored and operated online, keeping information intruder-proof is … Continue reading

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Preparing your company for the Consumer Comeback

The consumer sector is bouncing back with retail, food, and restaurants expected to drive growth in 2014. Full year figures published in the Americas Deal Drivers report by Mergermarket and Merrill DataSite indicate that the Consumer industry accounted for 10.7% … Continue reading

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Does your sales force know when their customer contracts are up for renewal?

If your contract management system relies on knowledge, memory, and individual tallies to get the word out to your sales force for upcoming renewals, there’s a good chance your sales and renewals are suffering—especially if your growth is high. Renewal … Continue reading

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Greetings! Welcome to the world of the IPO

It’s not always the case, but the majority of Initial Public Offerings are carried out by younger, smaller companies looking to raise capital to expand their business, or to change personal fortunes. IPO is all-the-go at the moment, with a … Continue reading

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