M&A and Corporate
by Connie D. Phelps | August 7, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
Great chemistry is for more than the movies. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps covers the recent streaming deal between NBCUniversal and YouTube and discusses why the partnership was the logical next step for the entertainment giants. Entertainment mainstay NBCUniversal recently…
by Connie D. Phelps | July 24, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
Let’s get down to business (strategy). In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recently announced strategic partnership between media and entertainment behemoth The Walt Disney…
by Rachel Goodnight | July 10, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps analyzes recent news from JPMorgan that it has moved forward in its succession planning and shares lessons…
by Connie D. Phelps | July 10, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
A new challenger is entering the streaming wars. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps tunes in to the recent announcement that Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku and breaks down what makes this deal a…
by Connie D. Phelps | June 19, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
AI companies aren’t just disrupting the tech space – they’re coming for Wall Street. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recent announcement that OpenAI has filed…
by Shelby Julien | June 18, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
What is Phantom Equity? Phantom equity is a useful tool for companies looking to attract and retain top talent without diluting the ownership interests of existing owners. It can be a more attractive incentive plan than stock options or annual cash bonuses linked to performance, especially for small, closely…
by Connie D. Phelps | May 29, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
It’s time for your bi-weekly dose of M&A and corporate insights. In this edition, Partner Connie Phelps explores the flurry of vaccine developer acquisitions by drug company Eli Lilly and breaks down how smart M&A deals can inject new…
by Connie D. Phelps | May 19, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
Get the buzz on smart business strategy. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps examines the recent news that media mogul Byron Allen is buying a controlling interest in former digital powerhouse Buzzfeed, and lessons in strategic growth that companies…
by Connie D. Phelps | May 1, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
Three global companies – Best Buy, Apple, and Lululemon – recently announced new CEO appointments that will take effect later this year. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps compares the…
by Connie D. Phelps | April 18, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
A new merger on the horizon is looking to spice things up in your local grocery store. In this week’s entry in Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Partner Connie Phelps examines the recent news that…
