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The Implications of COVID-19 on Global M&A

17 June, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted just about everything, including the global M&A market. In a short period of time, businesses of all types have been forced to either shutter their doors or significantly cut back on operations. Millions of employees have been laid off or furloughed and consumer spending has been drastically reduced. Supply chains have been disrupted and shelter-in-place orders have greatly reduced the demand for gasoline and other energy resources.

Cross-Border M&A in the Age of COVID-19

8 May, 2020

Navigating cross-border M&A transactions has always been fraught with nuances and challenges, but what does it mean when the global economy is affected adversely by a worldwide pandemic?

A Practical Guide to Tech M&A Valuation

26 February, 2020

The theoretical metrics of company valuations are well known: compare similar public companies, review precedent M&A transactions and throw in a discounted cash flow (DCF) model for good measure. Then how does this theoretical valuation model account for Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 billion when WhatsApp had $20 million in revenue, a 950x revenue multiple? Why is Airbnb worth $31 billion, which is more than Hilton at $27 billion. Why is Uber worth $72 billion, which is more than GM at $58 billion?

IP Monetization 101: Unlocking a New Pocket of Hidden Value

1 October, 2019

Less than 10% of sellers engage in patent transactions prior to the company being sold. Meaning at least 90% of transactions have non-core IP and tech that is not monetized, thus effectively gifting it to the buyer.

5 Actionable M&A Insights From Sharevault’s CEO

03 September, 2019

In August of 2019, ShareVault founder and CEO Richard Andersen participated in a web panel hosted by Expert Webcast to share his entrepreneurial expertise in concert with corporate counsel, due diligence and investment banking professionals from Blank Rome, FTI Consulting and DelMorgan & Co.

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics for Becoming a Better Negotiator — Part V

29 August, 2019

Every negotiation is unique, and the tactics outlined here will not apply to every business situation. But these best practices make for a good foundation.

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics for Becoming a Better Negotiator — Part IV

26 June, 2019

Every negotiation is unique, and the tactics outlined here will not apply to every business situation. But these best practices make for a good foundation.

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics for Becoming a Better Negotiator — Part III

29 May, 2019

Every negotiation is unique, and the tactics outlined here will not apply to every business situation. But these best practices make for a good foundation.

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics For Becoming A Better Negotiator — Part II

14 May, 2019

Let's Make a Deal! 5 Tactics for Becoming a Better Negotiator – Part II READ PART I Many people think talented negotiators were born with innate skills. And although there is an element of truth to...

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics for Becoming a Better Negotiator — Part I

14 May, 2019

Every negotiation is unique, and the tactics outlined here will not apply to every business situation. But these best practices make for a good foundation.

The Vault Series

M&A and Dealmaking

The Implications of COVID-19 on Global M&A

Cross-Border M&A in the Age of COVID-19

A Practical Guide to Tech M&A Valuation

IP Monetization 101: Unlocking a New Pocket of Hidden Value

5 Actionable M&A Insights From Sharevault’s CEO

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics for Becoming a Better Negotiator — Part V

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics for Becoming a Better Negotiator — Part IV

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics for Becoming a Better Negotiator — Part III

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics For Becoming A Better Negotiator — Part II

Let's Make A Deal! 5 Tactics for Becoming a Better Negotiator — Part I

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