In brief
Data has played an increasing role in M&A over the past 18 months.
There is more M&A activity involving data rich assets, and - across all sectors - data opportunities and risks are impacting headline price, post-completion deal value and risk-allocation profile of investments and M&A transactions.
For both buyers and sellers, this playbook helps in-house counsel and dealmakers navigate the data issues that arise in the context of mergers, acquisitions, demergers and investments to maximise the value in these transactions.
In this playbook
> Five key questions to ask before assessing data opportunities and risks
> Spotlight on cybersecurity
> Tips for buyers and sellers