The Deal
The Deal
The Deal podcast network brings The Deal’s award winning coverage in M&A, activist investing, private equity and restructuring to your airwaves. With a suite of offerings, including Activist Investing Today (hosted by Senior Editor Ronald Orol), Drinks With The Deal (hosted by Senior Writer David Marcus and Senior Reporter Bill Meagher), Behind The Buyouts (hosted by Senior Reporters Steve Gelsi, Nikitha Sattiraju and Senior Writer Chris Nolter) and Fresh Start (hosted by Senior Reporter Stephanie Gleason), The Deal’s podcast network is your go-to source for timely financial news and perspective.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 37min
Behind the Buyouts: Investcorp's Tayeh on Backing Essential Services
Dave Tayeh, Head of North American private equity at Investcorp, shares his expertise in backing essential middle market businesses. He dives into the importance of focusing on 'needs versus wants' in investments. Tayeh discusses the growth of a seafood wholesale firm during the pandemic and highlights road safety initiatives and investment strategies in HVAC. He also sheds light on the challenges of M&A in today’s market and the critical role of private credit, emphasizing strategic decision-making for sustainable business growth.
Nov 20, 2023 • 18min
Talking M&A: Competition Complexities
Partners at Baker McKenzie discuss the complexities and importance of competition issues in M&A deals, including the impact of proposed merger guidelines and increased regulatory scrutiny. They explore monitoring legislative changes, enforcement of mergers in various sectors, and navigating antitrust hurdles. The chapter also expresses gratitude to Baker McKenzie for sponsoring the podcast.
Nov 16, 2023 • 27min
Drinks With The Deal: Eli Albrecht Discusses The Challenge of Balancing Life and Law
Eli Albrecht, a partner at SMB Law Group, talks about creating an M&A practice outside of a large law firm on this week’s Drinks With The Deal podcast.
Nov 14, 2023 • 23min
Activist Investing Today: White & Case’s Hu Talks M&A’s Unintended Consequences
White & Case partner James Hu explains why activists frequently push for sales and divestitures and how a transaction without a shareholder vote can attract insurgent funds.
Nov 9, 2023 • 43min
Drinks With The Deal: Sponsor Harry Sloan Talks DraftKings
Guest Harry Sloan, head of MGM, discusses successful SPACs, Eagle Equity's approach, and hiring Tom Cruise. Other topics include the rise of SPACs as an alternative to IPOs, changing perception of gambling in sports, biotech deals with AI, staying on board companies, and convincing the SEC to match sponsors with the right company.
Nov 2, 2023 • 36min
Drinks With The Deal: Lebovitch Talks Retirement, What’s Next
Mark Lebovitch, a longtime shareholder plaintiffs lawyer, discusses his career, his recent decision to retire from his practice and what he may do next.
Oct 20, 2023 • 26min
Activist Investing Today: Evercore’s Lin Eyes White Squire Double-Edged Sword
Managing director Gloria Lin, who focuses on strategic defense and shareholder advisory, discusses the pros and cons of defense PIPE infusions, governance and M&A insurgencies.
Oct 19, 2023 • 24min
Drinks With The Deal: Databricks GC Trâm Phi on the MosaicML Deal and the Challenges of Hypergrowth
In the latest Drinks With The Deal Podcast, Databricks general counsel Trâm Phi discusses the company’s $1.3 billion purchase of MosaicML, the legal uncertainty around AI and the challenges of managing a growing legal department.
Oct 16, 2023 • 19min
Talking M&A: Post-Merger Integration
Baker McKenzie’s Helen Mantel and Jo Hewitt talk with host Surani Fernando following the publication of Baker McKenzie’s 20th anniversary edition of its Post-Acquisition Integration Handbook. Mantel and Hewitt share their unique experiences, insights and advice for clients seeking to yield optimal value creation once an M&A deal closes. This episode touches upon key themes including a changing regulatory landscape, foreign investment review, ESG, tax and employment law, IT and internal system drivers, the importance of a PMO and much more.
Oct 12, 2023 • 19min
Behind the Buyouts: Solomon's Leonhardt on Consumer M&A Resurgence
Solomon's co-head of consumer and retail Cathy Leonhardt discusses the choppy consumer M&A market and the busy sub-sectors still catching investor attention.
