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Drinks With The Deal: Shearman’s Aryani on Getting Comfortable With Discomfort

By David Marcus

Published: August 24th, 2023

In the latest Drinks With The Deal podcast, Shearman M&A partner Lara Aryani talks about how her practice has evolved and why it’s OK not to know what you want to do as a young associate.

Activism

Exclusive: Yelp Hires Evercore, JPM Amid Semler M&A Push

By Ronald Orol

Published: August 23rd, 2023

The restaurant review site has retained the two banks after TCS Capital's chief launched a campaign seeking M&A, sources said.

M&A

Arko Targets Small Town Convenience Chains

By Nikitha Sattiraju

Published: August 16th, 2023

With $2 billion in liquidity, the highly acquisitive Arko is chasing family-owned businesses in secondary markets as more small chains under operational pressure look for exit options.

M&A

Next Level of Video Game Dealmaking in Sight

By Chris Nolter

Published: August 15th, 2023

If Microsoft can close its purchase of Activision, other game makers — or even large tech platforms — could target studios.

Scoops & Exclusives

Cargill to Offload Deicing Salt Businesses

By Tom Terrarosa

Published: August 15th, 2023

Teasers have been distributed for a selection of assets that generate about $375 million of revenue, The Deal has learned.

M&A

Berry Investigates Health Segment Separation

By Tom Terrarosa

Published: August 10th, 2023

The packaging materials company has hired advisers to look at a spinoff or sale of its so-called nonwoven fabrics business, which represents the bulk of its health, hygiene and specialties segment, The Deal has learned.

M&A

Drinks With The Deal: Sidley’s Fahrney on Lateral Hires, Regulatory Scrutiny

By David Marcus

Published: August 10th, 2023

On the latest Drinks With The Deal podcast, Brian Fahrney, the co-head of M&A and PE at Sidley, discusses lateral hiring, mentoring and the enhanced regulatory scrutiny on deals.

M&A

On the Hunt: SymphonyAI's M&A Algo

By Chris Nolter

Published: August 9th, 2023

CEO Sanjay Dhawan discusses the company's acquisition strategy, recent profitability and IPO plans.

M&A

Holland & Knight's Hill Talks Busy First Half

By Armie Lee