Today, savvy M&A professionals recognize that a virtual data room is the most efficient way to conduct due diligence for buyers, sellers and their advisors. What some don’t realize is that the same technology is also used to streamline several steps throughout the life of the deal – before the virtual data room is opened to bidders and during the closing process.

IntraLinks Deal Team Workspaces are used to facilitate deal preparation and marketing, streamlining activities such as:

• Internal due diligence
• Refining valuation and deal structure
• Creating the offering memorandum, confidentiality agreement and management presentation
• Preparing the draft purchase agreement and bid instruction letter

IntraLinks virtual data rooms are also used for:

• Distributing and executing confidentiality agreements with buyers
• Distributing the offering memorandum to buyers
• Responding to buyer questions

Using an IntraLinks workspace prior to the due diligence phase of your deal keeps your entire deal team on the same page during these earlier stages, leveraging the same level of security and business intelligence you’ve come to depend on during due diligence. In addition, IntraLinks can be used to facilitate closing and post-merger integration.