Mary Kathleen Flynn

Editor-in-Chief

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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.

Coronavirus

M&A wrap: M&A Mid-Market Awards, Vista, Robert F. Smith, Piper Jaffray, Stifel, Coronavirus, Deerfield, Platinum Equity

We announced the winners of the M&A Mid-Market Awards. Deerfield raises new healthcare-focused fund. Woodward and Hexcel call off merger due to the coronavirus. Platinum buys Italian wine company.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

April 6
Coronavirus

M&A wrap: M&A Mid-Market Award winners, Robert F. Smith, Vista Equity, Audax, Stifel Ford, GE, Airon, Coronavirus, MJH Life, Insight Partners, TSG, Pine Island, Bain

We announced the winners of the M&A Mid-Market Awards. Ford and GE Healthcare team up with Airon to produce ventilators. PE news from Insight, TSG, Pine Island and Bain.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

April 3
Financial services industry

Special reports: Advancing the middle market through Most Influential Women, M&A Mid-Market Awards and Rising Stars

Our relaunched parent company Arizent is all about advancing communities. Mergers & Acquisitions advances the middle market with three special reports each year.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

April 2
M&A Mid-Market Awards

Piper Jaffray takes home Deal of the Year for buying Sandler O'Neill

The newly named Piper Sandler is a powerhouse in investment banking for financial services and other sectors.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

April 2
M&A Mid-Market Awards 2019

Vista Equity founder Robert F. Smith earns Dealmaker of the Year for breaking fundraising records and easing student debt

The PE firm raised the biggest technology-focused fund ever in the U.S., surpassing funds raised by Silver Lake and Thoma Bravo. Smith paid off the student loans of Morehouse College Class of 2019.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

April 2
M&A Mid-Market Awards

Meet the winners of Mergers & Acquisitions’ M&A Mid-Market Awards

We honor the companies and individuals that excelled in 2019, including Vista’s Robert F. Smith, Piper Jaffray, Audax and Stifel.

By Mary Kathleen Flynn

April 2
Coronavirus

M&A wrap: Xerox, HP, Coronavirus, Apollo, BrightHouse, Thoma Bravo,Command Alkon, HGGC, PCF, Council Capital

Mergers & Acquisitions will announce the 2019 winners of our M&A Mid-Market Awards! Please note: we will not publish an M&A wrap column tomorrow. Xerox pulls HP bid due to coronavirus fears. Apollo-backed retail chain BrightHouse goes into adminstration. We check in with dealmakers from Alvarez & Marsal, Riverside, M33 Growth and Paul Hastings about the potential impact on the mid market.

By Demitri Diakantonis

April 1
Coronavirus

M&A wrap: Coronavirus, BorgWarner, Delphi, BabyQuip, 5Capital, Hampleton Partners, Alvarez & Marsal, Riverside, M33 Growth, Paul Hastings

BorgWarner issues warning to Delphi about the latter drawing from its credit facility, as fears of the coronavirus spreads. The two companies are working towards closing a deal. On the middle market side, we check in with dealmakers from Alvarez & Marsal, Riverside, M33 Growth and Paul Hastings about the potential impact.

By Demitri Diakantonis

March 31
Coronavirus

M&A wrap: Coronavirus, Shapoorji Pallonji Group, EY, Tata Sons, Jaguar, Jefferies, Alvarez & Marsal, Riverside, M33 Growth, Paul Hastings

The spread of the coronavirus impacts businesses such as Tata Sons backer Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Jaguar. We check in with dealmakers from Alvarez & Marsal, Riverside, M33 Growth and Paul Hastings about the potential impact on the mid market.

By Demitri Diakantonis

March 30
Coronavirus

M&A wrap: Coronavirus, Jaguar, Mynd Spa, Genstar, Jefferies, Alvarez & Marsal, Riverside, M33 Growth, Paul Hastings

The Dow Jones closes more than 900 points lower on Friday, as investors try to gauge the impact of the coronavirus on businesses and consumers. Jaguar owner considers spinning off cars unit, as the coronavirus hurts auto sales in India. The virus leads Mynd Spa to file for bankruptcy. We check in with dealmakers from Alvarez & Marsal, Riverside, M33 Growth and Paul Hastings about the potential impact on the mid market.

By Demitri Diakantonis

March 27