Real stories about how we've transformed business
Saying we’re experts at critical information exchange is one thing. Read any of our hard hitting examples and decide for yourself.
To support its multi-billion dollar capital development program, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) turned to IntraLinks. Armed with a best-in-class solution, ADAC was able to securely share project details with a global investor audience and embark on one of the largest airport redevelopment initiatives in the world.
Acromas Holdings Limited, the holding company of Saga and the Automobile Association (AA), appointed IntraLinks again – after having streamlined the due diligence process in the merger – to provide a secure corporate repository for the combined management of critical information for the businesses.
Faced with the management of its newly acquired portfolio of 700 individual Albertsons supermarket properties, a consortium of investors knew it had to replace its manual due diligence and information-sharing processes. With hundreds of people needing access to a vast information library, the group turned to IntraLinks.
When Pirelli, a world leader in high performance tyres, launched its new P Zero™ tyre, BNP Paribas put together a €675 million revolving credit line for them. BNP knew speed and security were essential to the deal. By using IntraLinks, BNP kept everything on schedule, while adhering to the bank’s rigorous security guidelines.
Builders FirstSource rocketed to become a $2.3 billion supplier and manufacturer of building products by focusing on its core business. IntraLinks helped the Fortune 1000 company stay focused on growth instead of paperwork when it refinanced a credit facility and issued an initial public offering (IPO) in 2005.
Needing to find a buyer for a large cement company, Carey y Cia., the largest law firm in Chile, selected IntraLinks to support the due diligence process. With easy-to-use tools and 24/7 customer support the company quickly organized and launched a secure, online dataroom. In half the time it would have taken with a paper-based dataroom, the company found a buyer and completed the sale.
Needing to find a buyer for a recruitment company on the verge of going into administration, CV Capital LLP, the corporate finance boutique of Chantrey Vellacott DFK LLP, selected IntraLinks to support the due diligence and facilitate the sale. As time was of the essence, the on-demand solution would provide speed and flexibility as well as useful reporting capabilities.
When Fairmont Hotels & Resorts found itself the target of a hostile takeover by corporate raider Carl Icahn, it had to act fast. Within 45 days, with IntraLinks the company held discussions with potential strategic partners, hosted an auction, found its white knight and discovered a better way of managing critical company information.
"As a private equity fund of funds investor, Grove Street uses IntraLinks to make the process of disseminating financial data painless. IntraLinks’ web-based platform provides a simple way to share sensitive reports and documentation across enterprise boundaries irrespective of location and time. I welcome more funds providing their reports on the IntraLinks system."
Ajay Saini - Vice President of Finance
"IntraLinks has facilitated high profile distressed M&A deals by speeding transaction time and reducing expenses for clients undergoing restructurings. The IntraLinks technology solution does both."
Jim Zukin - Senior Managing Director
"IntraLinks allowed us to distribute sensitive information and answer timely questions, eliminating the costs and security concerns associated with paper, faxes and emails."
Greg Nulty - Group Business and Planning
Pharmaceutical leader Reliant wanted to license the rights to a drug product with limited portfolio fit. IntraLinks provided a more efficient way to reach a wider range of potential partners than traditional due diligence methods. This afforded more time to Reliant executives to concentrate on their business while numerous suitors evaluated the deal.
"With IntraLinks, we can provide our limited partners a central website to access their company’s important information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."
Adam Collins - Controller
"This biggest advantage of IntraLinks virtual dataroom solution for a global company like Dow Jones was to have different departments in various locations directly and simultaneously involved in the due diligence process without have to spend time and money on excessive travel. This, combined with the user-friendly interface, made the whole process efficient and rather painless."
Michael Bergmeijer - Managing Director, Dow Jones Consumer Media Group EMEA
"'24/7': That's what IntraLinks is. They are very helpful every time I call. Thanks!"
Juanita Fox - Syndicated Finance
"The IntraLinks help desk is a great support tool. It is a truly 24/7 service and the service is quick and effective at any time of the day or night. I am constantly amazed at how helpful they are."
Jade Moore - Associate Director, Investor Relations