The Dealist
The Dealist
Podcast Description
The Dealist is your insider’s guide to the world of M&A. This podcast, presented by SS&C Intralinks, brings you candid conversations with top dealmakers and thought leaders, exploring the trends, challenges and strategies shaping today’s deal landscape. Hosted by journalist Catherine Ford, The Dealist delivers expert perspectives to keep corporate and private equity dealmakers like you ahead of the curve.
Explore our INsights blog for more expert analysis and industry trends. https://intralinks.com/insights
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into various themes related to M&A, primarily focusing on due diligence, deal confidentiality, and evolving strategies. Episodes tackle topics like deal leaks, cybersecurity measures, the impact of leaks on the market, advanced diligence methodologies, and real-world case studies, illustrating complex challenges within the M&A landscape.

The Dealist is your insider’s guide to the world of M&A. This podcast, presented by SS&C Intralinks, brings you candid conversations with top dealmakers and thought leaders, exploring the trends, challenges and strategies shaping today’s deal landscape. Hosted by journalist Catherine Ford, The Dealist delivers expert perspectives to keep corporate and private equity dealmakers like you ahead of the curve.
Explore our INsights blog for more expert analysis and industry trends. https://intralinks.com/insights
In the final episode of season three of The Dealist podcast, we explore the evolving world of shareholder activism and corporate governance. We’re joined by Michael Vogele of Alliance Advisors and corporate governance expert Charles Elson, founding director, Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware and executive editor at large, Directors & Boards, to unpack the trends shaping boardrooms and dealmaking today.
Key topics include:
• Why activist campaigns are reaching record levels
• How boards can prepare for shareholder scrutiny
• The growing importance of board composition and refreshment
• The role of governance in M&A strategy and corporate performance
• Lessons from Elon Musk and Tesla on board independence and shareholder influence
• Practical advice for companies facing activist investors
From proxy battles and shareholder proposals to investor engagement and long-term value creation, this episode offers timely insights for executives, directors and dealmakers navigating an increasingly complex market environment.

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