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This week the world was exposed to Salesforce’s M&A shopping list after an email from the company’s board member Colin Powell was leaked by “hacktivist” group DCLeaks. The list, which was part of an internal presentation, revealed the names of 14 public companies that Salesforce allegedly had their eye on back in May this year.
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Salesforce leaked list exposes M&A targets
Posted on October 26, 2016 By
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M&A is Key to Reaching Younger Market
Posted on September 21, 2016 By
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Whether it is a food manufacturer acquiring a start-up that specialises in organic goods or a media company making an investment in app development, there is little doubt that a number of M&A deals are being driven by businesses wanting to make that shift to attracting a younger market.
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Cloud 9 for Software M&A?
Posted on August 11, 2016 By
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The technology sector has long dominated M&A media coverage, with some of the most recognisable brands sparking the public’s interest with mega-deals grabbing headlines. Increasingly, these deals are focusing on one of the next big battlegrounds for technology companies: the cloud.
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M&A’s Silver Lining for the Brexit Vote
Posted on June 22, 2016 By
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Regardless of which way the referendum goes this week, an end to speculation over the UK's membership of the European Union could pave the way for significant M&A activity across the FTSE All-Share.
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LinkedIn Deal Sparks Talk Of Another Tech M&A Boom
Posted on June 15, 2016 By
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With the tech industry in the midst of a takeover boom, Microsoft’s $26bn purchase of professional social platform LinkedIn could be a turning point.
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