Welcome to The Dealist, your trusted insider's guide to navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This episode of the podcast explores how technology, particularly virtual data rooms (VDRs) and artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the due diligence process. We’re joined by two distinguished guests, Noah Waisberg, CEO of Zuva, and Prakash Kanchinadam, head of AI and analytics at SS&C Intralinks.

Together, they explore:

• The history and evolution of M&A, and the introduction of virtual data rooms as an essential tool for secure transactions
• Why VDRs are indispensable for managing today's complex deals, with their built-in security features and ability to handle vast volumes of data
• The role of AI in enhancing due diligence for dealmakers — from automating labor-intensive processes like document classification and redaction to identifying key contractual obligations
• The future of AI in M&A, its opportunities to reduce manual work and its limitations that highlight the continued importance of human judgment
• What the rise of agentic AI could mean for the future of due diligence
• Don’t miss out on this engaging discussion. Subscribe to The Dealist wherever you get your podcasts or visit our website to explore more episodes.

Host: Catherine Ford Further reading: The Dynamics of Due Diligence Explore our INsights blog for more expert analysis and dealmaking trends. https://intralinks.com/insights

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Welcome to the second episode of the first season of The Dealist, focusing on the critical topic of due diligence. Today, we’re turning our attention to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal leaks — why they happen, how they can derail transactions and what dealmakers can do to protect confidentiality throughout the M&A process.

Together, we explore the difference between strategic and accidental leaks, the role of cybersecurity and training, the tools and processes that can mitigate risk, and how leaks impact both deal timing and public perception. Listen in for practical insights and real-world examples that will help you navigate one of the most sensitive aspects of M&A due diligence.

• The difference between intentional and accidental leaks
• Impacts of leaks on private and public M&A markets
• The role of virtual data rooms, governance and training in safeguarding sensitive data
• Strategies to address breaches and reinforce confidentiality

Guests:

• Dan Scorpio, Head of M&A and Activism at communications firm H/Advisors Abernathy
• Nitin Kumar, Independent Market Commentator
• Matt Wells, Vice President of Product Marketing at SS&C Intralinks

Host: Catherine Ford Additional reading: 2024 SS&C Intralinks Deal Leaks Report

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Welcome to SS&C Intralinks' new podcast, The Dealist, created exclusively for corporate and private equity mergers and acquisitions (M&A) dealmakers. In our first season, we're diving deep into due diligence, unpacking how to master the diligence process and drive smarter deals.

For our first episode, "Advanced M&A Diligence Strategies: Elevating Your Framework," we're joined by Valeriya Vitkova and Scott Moeller, of the M&A Research Centre (MARC) at Bayes Business School, City, University of London, who discuss:

• Advanced diligence methodologies and frameworks
• Real-world case studies of complex diligence challenges
• How experience, intuition and data-driven analytics combine for better outcomes
• Plus, don’t miss an M&A war story you have to hear to believe

Host: Catherine Ford Further reading: The Dynamics of Due Diligence

Explore our INsights blog for more expert analysis and dealmaking trends. https://intralinks.com/insights

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