Mary Kathleen Flynn

Editor-in-Chief

Mary Kathleen Flynn joined SourceMedia in 2011, serving as the Editor-in-Chief of Mergers & Acquisitions. MK oversees the brand’s content on all media platforms, including website, e-newsletters, video, slideshows, podcasts and print.

Private equity fundraising

M&A wrap: Thoma Bravo, Uber, HGGC, Charlesbank, TA, Most Influential Women

Thoma Bravo, led by Orlando Bravo, is reportedly looking to raise a new fund in 2020. Uber buys Chilean online food delivery company. HGGC completes Monotype deal. Oct. 14 deadline is looming to submit nominations for Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

October 11
Customer experience

M&A wrap: Kibo, Monetate, Frazier Healthcare, Meddata, TPG, Most Influential Women

Consumer demand for personalized services drives Kibo's acquisition of Monetate. Oct. 14 deadline is looming to submit nominations for Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. Frazier Healthcare buys Meddata. TPG completes CollabNet deal.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 10
Food and beverage industry

M&A wrap: VMG, Popchips, Akamai, Thoma Bravo, Audax, Most Influential Women

VMG forms new snacks platform with purchase of potato chips maker Popchips. Oct. 14 deadline is looming to submit nominations for Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. Akamai buys web security company. Audax and Thoma Bravo involved in deals.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 9
Private equity fundraising

M&A wrap: OEP, HKEX, London Stock Exchange, MidOcean, Kinderhook, Most Influential Women

OEP raises its largest fund to date. Deadline is approaching for nominations for the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, due Oct. 14. HKEX drops bid for London Stock Exchange. More PE news from MidOcean and Kinderhook.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 8
Financial services industry

A-Rod talks Ice Shaker, NRG eSports, J. Lo and maybe buying a baseball team

At EisnerAmper's conference, former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez discusses A-Rod Corp’s investments in real estate, NRG eSports, TruFusion, Ice Shaker, and fiancée Jennifer Lopez’ brand. One day, he might even own a baseball team.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

October 7
Private equity firms

M&A wrap: Thoma Bravo, Apttus, NY Yankees, RLDatix, 3i, VSS, Vestar

Frank Holland, CEO of Thoma Bravo -backed artificial intelligence company Apttus, talks to Mergers & Acquisitions about growth prospects and exit strategy.The Yankees have a chance to win the ALDS. More PE-related news from RLDatix, 3i and Vestar.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 7
Investment banking

Counting on bank M&A: Why Piper Jaffray bought Sandler O'Neill

"There are still 5,000 banks," says Piper Jaffray's Chad Abraham. "We expect the pace of consolidation to continue."

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

October 4
Entertainment industry

M&A wrap: Gem Agency, Hicks Equity, NY Yankees, Silver Lake, Microsoft, Cameron Diaz

In time for the MLB playoffs, Hicks Equity teams with player agent to launch new baseball agency which clients include Justin Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Silver Lake and Microsoft make deals. Actress Cameron Diaz invests in acupuncture franchise. Mergers & Acquisitions seeks nominations for the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, due Oct. 14.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 4
Logistics industry

M&A wrap: ICV, Horizon Air, Highview, AEA, DuPont, Huron, Balance Point, Carlyle

ICV Partners backs Horizon Air and sees more deal opportunities in the logistics sector. Highview buys food distributor for schools. More deal news from DuPont and Huron. Mergers & Acquisitions seeks nominations for the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, due Oct. 14.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 3
Strategic buyers

M&A wrap: FanDuel, PokerStars, HC, Landon, Warburg Pincus, HKW, Kimmeridge

FanDuel owner buys PokerStars to continue U.S. gaming push. HC and Landon form new platform for emerging PE managers. HKW and Kimmeridge raise new funds. Mergers & Acquisitions seeks nominations for the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, due Oct. 14.

By Demitri Diakantonis

October 2