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M&A

Exit Ramp: Sponsors May Call on SonicWall

By Chris Nolter

Published: June 8th, 2022

As cybersecurity peers Barracuda Networks and WatchGuard strike deals, Francisco Partners- and Elliott Management-backed SonicWall could come to market as well.

M&A

Cincinnati Bell Sends Books on Tech Services Unit

By Chris Nolter

Published: June 8th, 2022

CBTS could attract privately held peers such as Centerbridge portfolio company Ahead or BC Partners-backed Presidio, sources suggest, though a final price tag is still up for debate.

Podcasts

Drinks With The Deal: Rick Rule, Dan Howley on Advising in the Beltway

By David Hatch

Published: June 2nd, 2022

Rule Garza’s Rick Rule and Dan Howley discuss why now is the right time for their antitrust boutique in Washington.

Activism

Activist Investing Today: Barclays’ Kerstein Talks M&A, Entry Points

By Ronald Orol

Published: May 23rd, 2022

The bank’s global head of M&A, ESG and activist defense insists that the deal market hasn’t yet slowed down, but if it does activists will find new entry points.

Podcasts

Drinks With The Deal: Kramer Levin's Wechsler on Negotiation as Communication

Published: May 20th, 2022

Ernie Wechsler, head of the corporate group at Kramer Levin, discussed his approach to negotiation and the value of being collegial.

Podcasts

Behind the Buyouts: THL's Carlisle on Middle Market Robotics, Tech

By Chris Nolter

Published: May 18th, 2022

Thomas H. Lee managing director Jim Carlisle discussed the buyout shop's approach to investing in technologies such as automation, software and online marketplaces.

Activism

Activist Investing Today: Alexander Talks Stakeholders and Twitter

By Ronald Orol

Published: May 12th, 2022

The Shareholder Commons advocate suggests investors should demand that the social media giant set up an independent trust or become a PBC to ensure healthy discourse.

Podcasts

Drinks With The Deal: Fried Frank’s Jantzi and Schoenhard on Auto IP and More

Published: May 5th, 2022

Nicole Jantzi and Paul Schoenhard, IP partners at Fried Frank, discuss the increased importance of patents in the automotive sector as well as the companies' desire for a broad IP strategy in this week's podcast.

Activism

Turtle Beach Reveals Auction Details Ahead of Board Battle

By Ronald Orol

Published: May 5th, 2022

The gaming headset maker says it hired Bank of America to assist with its review, after The Deal reported the retention and auction process last year.

Insights & Analysis

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Exit Ramp: Sponsors May Call on SonicWall

Cincinnati Bell Sends Books on Tech Services Unit

Drinks With The Deal: Rick Rule, Dan Howley on Advising in the Beltway

Activist Investing Today: Barclays’ Kerstein Talks M&A, Entry Points

Drinks With The Deal: Kramer Levin's Wechsler on Negotiation as Communication

Behind the Buyouts: THL's Carlisle on Middle Market Robotics, Tech

Activist Investing Today: Alexander Talks Stakeholders and Twitter

Drinks With The Deal: Fried Frank’s Jantzi and Schoenhard on Auto IP and More

Turtle Beach Reveals Auction Details Ahead of Board Battle

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