The Deal

Identify emerging dealmaking opportunities before anyone else by accessing actionable intelligence on transactions, dealmakers and their advisers through The Deal. 

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Gain access to actionable intelligence and predictive analysis on transactions, dealmakers, and their advisers.

Our dedicated coverage ensures you stay at the forefront of the dealmaking landscape. 

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Mergers and acquisitions

Timely alerts and analytical intelligence on potential and announced transactions, highlighting the individuals, firms and trends driving these deals. 

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Private equity

Analysis of openness to investment and deep insights into private asset manager, advisor and portfolio company strategies.
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Activism

Comprehensive coverage of the latest activist campaigns, companies poised for change and the key figures leading these initiatives.

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Restructuring

Expert perspectives on current bankruptcy and restructuring scenarios, with analysis into companies that may require advisory assistance.

Actionable dealmaking intelligence 

Leverage exclusive insights to drive smarter strategies, uncover new opportunities and mitigate risk.

Get ahead of the market

Get early access to proprietary deal and industry insights to spot new opportunities and market shifts.

Stay informed

Real-time reporting on mandates, people moves, transactions, and corporate governance changes.

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Make smarter strategic decisions

Increase transparency on transactions, deals, and trends for informed decisions and effective risk management.

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Analyze peers and map relationships

Analyze dealmakers, investors, and corporate leaders to identify partners, competitors, and key relationships.

GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Utilize our powerful tools and resources designed to give you a competitive edge in the fast-moving world of dealmaking. 

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Proprietary founder or family-owned insights 

Get exclusive, on-the-record insights from key contacts on strategy, financials, valuation goals, and market focus of private companies.

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Exclusive stories

Get breaking news, unique analysis, and exclusive, in-depth deal insights before anyone else. 

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Vast content archive

Search our comprehensive archive of reports, interviews, and investigations to support your due diligence and strategic planning.

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Expansive newsletter offering and custom alerts 

Curated deal and sector intelligence on the people, companies, deals, and regions that matter to you, straight to your inbox.

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Company, deal and people database

Add context to the data with a 360-degree view through our robust database of reports, deal memos, dealmaker and adviser profiles.

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League tables

Compare and track the performance of the private markets firms powering the deal economy.

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