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M&A

Permira's Mimecast Adds On PE-Backed Code42

By Sunaina Agarwal

Published: August 1st, 2024

The human risk management platform adds the cybersecurity software company to enhance how organizations manage and mitigate human-centered security risks.

Podcasts

Drinks With The Deal: Ropes Chair Jones on Relationship, Firm Management

By David Marcus

Published: August 1st, 2024

Julie Jones explains why the Sungard buyout was critical for her career, how she approaches firm management and what she's learned from colleagues and business leaders along the way.

Activism

Activist Investing Today: Donahue Talks Vote-No Amid Activism

By Ronald Orol

Published: July 26th, 2024

Paul Hastings activist defense adviser Sean Donahue discusses nontraditional activist campaigns seeking to oust directors in uncontested elections, at special meetings and via written consent solicitations.

Activism

Shareholder Proposals in Spotlight After Chevron

By Jean Haggerty

Published: July 26th, 2024

A challenge to the nation's securities regulator's investor resolutions rule is likely in a post-Chevron doctrine world.

Activism

Elliott Eyes Starbucks Campaign Amid Slump

By Ronald Orol

Published: July 22nd, 2024

The Paul Singer-led insurgent fund is engaging with the coffee chain, which joined our Watch List of possible activist targets after it cut earnings and revenue forecasts.

Private Equity

Arenova's Dream Machine Tacks on Important Looking Pirates

By Chris Nolter

Published: July 19th, 2024

Visual effects house Dream Machine enters the European market with the acquisition of Sweden's ILP, which The Deal said was exploring a sale in January.