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Activism

Activist Investing Today: Campaign’s Fein Talks Tenure, AI, McDonald’s

By Ronald Orol

Published: August 4th, 2023

Michael Fein, who recently launched proxy solicitor Campaign Management, explains how activists screen for ‘weak link’ directors and whether ESG contests will follow Carl Icahn’s McDonald’s effort.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Dow Considers Options for Infrastructure Assets

By Tom Terrarosa

Published: December 6th, 2023

The company is working with two bulge-bracket advisers to build a potential sale process around Gulf Coast infrastructure that sources said could amount to around $5 billion.

Private Equity

Mubadala's Plan to Digitize Corporate Enterprise

By Chris Nolter

Published: December 5th, 2023

Direct investments unit technology head Ali Osman discusses the firm's approach to investing in software and collaborating with sponsors such as Thoma Bravo and Vista.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Resetting Expectations for IFF's Pharma Exit

By Tom Terrarosa

Published: December 5th, 2023

The chemicals conglomerate is said to need a deal for its pharma business, but the market may deliver it a disappointment on valuation.

Activism

Adviser, Index Votes Show Contest Correlation

By Ronald Orol

Published: December 4th, 2023

Similarities between recommendations made by ISS and Glass Lewis and the votes of big index funds managers drive election outcomes.

Private Equity

On the Hunt: NMI Builds, Buys Payments Tech Stack

By Chris Nolter

Published: December 4th, 2023

Strategy chief Kate Hampton discusses NMI's latest acquisition, the appeal of carveouts and the company's M&A ambitions in payouts.

Podcasts

Behind the Buyouts: Investcorp's Tayeh on Backing Essential Services

By Nikitha Sattiraju

Published: November 27th, 2023

Investcorp head of North American private equity Dave Tayeh discusses backing middle market businesses that serve 'needs versus wants.'

Mergers & Acquisitions

Talking M&A: Competition Complexities

By The Deal Contributors

Published: November 20th, 2023

Following a number of crackdowns from global competition regulators, Baker McKenzie partners Duffy Lorenz and Creighton Macy share their experiences, insights and advice for clients looking to run a smooth deal process and minimize unexpected antitrust curveballs.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Drinks With The Deal: Albrecht Discusses Challenge of Balancing Life, Law

By David Marcus

Published: November 16th, 2023

Eli Albrecht, a partner at SMB Law Group, talks about creating an M&A practice outside of a large law firm on this week’s Drinks With The Deal podcast.

Activism

Activist Investing Today: White & Case’s Hu Talks M&A’s Unintended Consequences

By Ronald Orol

Published: November 14th, 2023

White & Case partner James Hu explains why activists frequently push for sales and divestitures and how a transaction without a shareholder vote can attract insurgent funds.

News & Media

Activist Investing Today: Campaign’s Fein Talks Tenure, AI, McDonald’s

Dow Considers Options for Infrastructure Assets

Mubadala's Plan to Digitize Corporate Enterprise

Resetting Expectations for IFF's Pharma Exit

Adviser, Index Votes Show Contest Correlation

On the Hunt: NMI Builds, Buys Payments Tech Stack

Behind the Buyouts: Investcorp's Tayeh on Backing Essential Services

Talking M&A: Competition Complexities

Drinks With The Deal: Albrecht Discusses Challenge of Balancing Life, Law

Activist Investing Today: White & Case’s Hu Talks M&A’s Unintended Consequences

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