Kamal Raj
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EthosData Appoints Brazil Country Manager
04-Nov-2020 11:03:12 / by Kamal Raj posted in Data Room Brazil, Data Room Virtual en Brasil
How To Select The Right Data Room Provider For Your M&A Deal
28-Jun-2019 15:08:19 / by Kamal Raj posted in M&A, Corporate Finance, virtual data room, VDR, dataroom virtual, Dataroom Demo,
Start by asking the virtual data room these 10 key questions:
What to Look for in a Virtual Data Room Provider
30-Jan-2018 09:00:00 / by Kamal Raj posted in virtual data room, VDR, dataroom
Every M&A transaction faces unique challenges, depending on the nature of the transaction itself, participants involved and where they are located, budget, or who has access to what documentation to name just a few. And just as every deal is different, there is a marketplace full of virtual data room providers claiming to make the process easier.
Some companies may have a list of requirements for a data room provider, but for others it can be difficult to know which vendor offers the type of service that will be required.
Four Virtual Data Room Pricing Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Service
10-Jan-2018 09:00:00 / by Kamal Raj posted in M&A, virtual data room, VDR
M&A Virtual Data Rooms: How to Improve Due Diligence with a Strong Preparatory Phase
03-Jan-2018 14:58:00 / by Kamal Raj posted in M&A, due diligence, virtual data room
Only around 50% of M&A deals actually go through according to Forbes magazine. The main reason for that high failure rate is that the companies acquired looked better on paper than they actually were. This makes a well executed due diligence process critical, which is only possible if the full M&A life cycle is properly executed.
Managing a Virtual Data Room in Early Stages of Your Transaction
19-Apr-2017 09:00:00 / by Kamal Raj posted in M&A, Data Room, virtual data room
The actions you take in the early stages of a merger or acquisition transaction through a Virtual DataRoom will set the tone for the remainder of the process. This can be daunting, especially if you’re new to the environment, but by planning ahead and giving special attention to certain policies and procedures you can ensure a smooth, streamlined process.
Virtual datarooms replaced physical datarooms years ago, mainly used during the due diligence process. But it is now that we are really seeing the additional benefits of a dataroom in the early steps of a transaction:
Still Using FTP? 3 Reasons to Change to a Virtual Data Room
26-Mar-2017 09:00:00 / by Kamal Raj posted in M&A, Data Room, virtual data room, Data Security
If you’re still using FTP or other consumer storage and transfer solutions for your business requirements, here are 3 reasons to switch to an secure modern solution such as a virtual data room. Remember when you discovered FTP (file transfer protocol) and you thought it was so advanced to be able to upload your data to cyber space? In the good old days before online security became a critical issue, FTP was the answer to transferring information, particularly large files. The problem is, FTP is 40 years old now, and that’s ancient in terms of information technology.
M&A Life Cycle Series III:Due Diligence & Data Rooms
24-Mar-2017 09:00:00 / by Kamal Raj posted in M&A, Data Room, due diligence, virtual data room
The Crucial Role of Investment Bankers In a Virtual Data Room Process
13-Mar-2017 09:00:00 / by Kamal Raj posted in Data Room, Virtua Data Room,
Investment bankers play a key role in most Virtual Data Rooms. Their role matching companies and assets with bidders and driving the M&A transaction is critical to make deals happen. Investment bankers normally create significant value to their clients, specially when they focus on one specific industry for many years and are able to read and sometimes even set M&A trends. Based on fourteen years of experience running Virtual Data Room processes, we have noticed that investment bankers play a crucial role to make the deal happen by:
Physical Data Room Procedures
06-Mar-2017 09:00:00 / by Kamal Raj posted in Data Room, due diligence, virtual data room, VDR
Physical data rooms are quickly being replaced by virtual data rooms, partly because of the complex procedures that are necessary to protect the information held in these rooms. Having confidential deal information in a specific location means that the parties in a deal need to travel to and from the location each time they view documents, which also results in high costs associated with transport, accommodation, premises and security. Another complex issue is the on-site management of the venue, which needs to be restricted to only those who are essential to the due diligence process. Use of Virtual Data Rooms has considerably evolved over the years over its Physical counterpart in many ways.
Let’s take a closer look at the procedures involved in using a physical data room.