Dealmakers

2014 a rebound year for M&A in high technology, health care, telecommunications and other industries, and the momentum should last into 2015.

There is a “worrying level of complacency” in assessing cyber risks in M&As, according to dealmakers, in a survey by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

The value of the M&A market globally was around $1.75 trillion in the first half of 2014, according to the Financial Times.

For investors and dealmakers alike, the due diligence process is a critical step to successful deal completion.

Bloomberg changed the criteria for calculating the list, making comparisons difficult, still the top five advisers all saw fees decrease or remain flat.

Having experienced sluggish markets in 2012 and 2013, the M&A community is now expecting a much healthier 2014.

I believe the sports followers of today are looking for a fresh, more analytical approach to evaluating sporting events. Which is why I’m rolling out my first annual “Super Bowl Prediction Based on Deal Volume” (patent is not pending).

In today’s middle market, business leaders and dealmakers are always looking for new market insight, effective techniques and business-building opportunities. ACG prides itself on being the ultimate resource of M&A professionals and hosts over 20 middle market events per year, presenting opportunities for every segment of the growth community.

Join Intralinks’ Tony Hill, Director of Intralinks Dealnexus™ and guest speaker Eric Korsten, Senior Vice President at Branford Castle on January 15, 2014 12:00 PM ET for a webcast presentation The Future of Online Deal Sourcing to learn how the dealmaking process is being augmented by leveraging technology, social media, and community-based deal networks.