The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal: A Landmark Acquisition Reshaping Gaming and Tech
In January 2022, Microsoft announced a $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. It was not just the largest deal in gaming history. It was a...
M&A
Inside the Data Room: The Real Mechanics of Due Diligence
It is 2:17 AM. An analyst is staring at a 300 page customer contract inside a virtual data room. The Excel model on the second screen still shows...
Sell-Side vs Buy-Side: Who Really Controls a Deal?
Sell-side vs buy-side sounds like a clear opposition. In reality, it is a constant negotiation where power changes hands multiple times...
Inside Wall Street : How Investment Banks Actually Work
Introduction You’ve heard of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley—but do you actually know what they do all day? For most people, “investment banking” conjures images of skyscrapers, designer suits, and billion-dollar deals sealed over espresso in Manhattan boardrooms. It’s a…
M&A: A Crucial and Rigorous Process
In 2023, M&A deals accounted for over $2 trillion in transactions worldwide. Yet, between 60% and 75% of these operations fail...
