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Our how-to blog category collects resources, guides, and tips on data rooms and M&A activities. We convey due diligence practices, data room usage, checklists, practical tips, and other topics.
Due diligence checklists
How guides help readers with the following:
- Due diligence understanding. We offer tips and insights on due diligence methodology, preparations, and processes.
- Due diligence improvement. We provide actionable tips to analyze due diligence documents faster, easier, and cheaper.
- Due diligence checklists. We offer checklists on functional streams, integrations, auditing, etc.
Data room guides
You can also read how-to guides on data room features and workflows:
- VDR features. We explain how VDR features work and how to use them for maximum security and efficiency.
- VDR settings. We offer tips for configuring VDR settings, uploading content, and inviting users.
- VDRs in business transactions. We offer free VDR checklists and explain how to use VDRs in business transactions.
M&A tips and checklists
Our how-to articles focus on the following:
- M&A efficiency. We explain M&A technology and best industry-leading practices to increase integration success and shareholder returns.
- M&A risks. We offer best practices on risk management, cultural integration, and compliance.
- M&A practices. We research best practices that improve M&A results and explore M&A case studies.
04 November 2024
M&A cybersecurity due diligence: A Complete Guide
Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, necessitating M&A buyers to conduct more rigorous cybersecurity due diligence. Today, we explore the M&A...
02 October 2024
What Is a Virtual Data Room? Quick A-Z Guide
According to Ernst & Young’s survey conducted among American board directors, cybersecurity and data privacy were among the top five...
20 September 2024
Data Room for Investors: Benefits, Best Practices, and Checklist
Over 40,000 companies now benefit from data management solutions such as virtual data rooms, according to KPMG’s M&A cloud data...
01 July 2024
M&A Pipeline Essentials: Stages, Practices, and Management Solutions
Although each merger and acquisition is unique, a fundamental sequence of events is common to all deals— the M&A pipeline....
29 May 2024
Post-merger integration framework: Best practices + software solutions
M&A activity is projected to increase 20% YoY in 2024, slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels. It’s crucial to maintain momentum...
10 May 2024
IT due diligence checklist: Process and tips explained
As much as 74% of CEOs believe digital technology drives business growth, and over 80% of successful M&A deals emphasize...
08 April 2024
A Complete Due Diligence Checklist: Template to Use in 2024
Whether you are a manager preparing for a merger or a finance professional seeking to enhance your knowledge, it is...
15 March 2024
Virtual Data Room for Life Sciences: Data Protection in Action
Life science companies face big challenges when trying to sell their products. They have to figure out how much their...