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We are partnering with Level Up Ventures at Hearst for an upcoming webinar focused on PREP: Pre-M&A Readiness and Exit Planning — a practical discussion designed to help founders strengthen valuation, increase strategic flexibility, and prepare for opportunities before they arise. Whether or not an exit is on your immediate roadmap, understanding how to position your company today can create significantly stronger options for the future. Join our experts as we discuss: ✔️ How to maximize enterprise value before a transaction ✔️ What founders should do if an unexpected buyer approaches ✔️ The operational and strategic steps that improve optionality ✔️ How preparation can drive stronger outcomes in any market environment Featuring: • Jonathan Guttenberg, Managing Director, PREP • Marci Weisler, Managing Director Business Development • Erica Gruen, Senior Advisor 📅 Thursday, June 4 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM ET 📍 Virtual via Zoom Register today: https://luma.com/tvx6lijb

Join Oaklins for our upcoming webinar, "Strategic Horizons Live: Global Markets and M&A Outlook", featuring Joanna Stone alongside senior Oaklins experts from across the globe. As cross-border dealmaking continues to evolve amid shifting macroeconomic conditions, this session will explore the trends shaping M&A activity, capital markets, and investor sentiment across key regions. We’re especially excited to hear global perspectives on the current M&A landscape and what strategic buyers, investors, and founders should be watching in today’s market. Topics include: • Global economic trends impacting deal activity • Regional and sector-specific M&A dynamics • The outlook for strategic and financial investors • Debt market conditions and financing trends Featured speakers: • Roger Lee – Oaklins Cavendish • Frank de Hek – Oaklins Netherlands • Joanna Stone – Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips • Bas Stoetzer – Oaklins Netherlands Moderated by Juan Pablo Bayter (Oaklins Axia) 📆 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 🕛 11:00 EDT | 17:00 CEST   🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehDYsQqs #Oaklins #MergersAndAcquisitions #MAndA #GlobalMarkets #StrategicHorizons #InvestmentBanking #MiddleMarket #CorporateFinance

We’re excited to welcome sports and sports technology industry veteran Steve Byrd as Senior Advisor, further expanding our focus and capabilities across the rapidly evolving sports ecosystem. Steve brings decades of leadership experience spanning sports data, media, streaming, betting, and league partnerships, including senior leadership roles at STATS and Sportradar. He also serves on the Board of Directors of ViewLift and is both an LP and Advisory Board member at KB Partners Sports Tech Venture Fund. As convergence across sports, media, technology, data, and fan engagement continues to accelerate, we see significant opportunity for innovation, investment, and M&A activity throughout the sector. “Steve is one of the most respected operators and connectors in the sports technology ecosystem,” said Richard Glosser, Managing Director and head of ODP’s Sports & Sports Technology practice. “As our clients navigate the rapid transformation taking place across this sector, Steve’s insights and relationships will be invaluable.” #SportsTech #SportsBusiness #Media #Technology #MergersAndAcquisitions #InvestmentBanking #Streaming #DataAnalytics #AI #SportsMedia #Oaklins #ODP

The events industry is undergoing a major transformation—from compressed planning cycles and AI-driven operational change to increasing pressure around ROI, procurement, and experiential impact. That’s why conversations like the upcoming SOLD OUT @micebook USA C-Suite Event Agency Growth Summit matter. ODP Senior Advisor Howard Givner Givner will lead this important industry dialogue, bringing together agency founders, CEOs, and senior executives to explore the future of event and experience businesses. We continue to see strong momentum across live events as brands prioritize connection, community, and measurable engagement. Learn more about the summit here: https://lnkd.in/eQv76rnf #EventsIndustry #ExperientialMarketing #EventStrategy #AI #MarketingInnovation #MICE #EventLeadership #DigitalTransformation #GrowthStrategy #Oaklins #ODP

We are pleased to share that we represented ProcessUnity, a leading provider of third-party risk management (TPRM) software, which recently expanded its portfolio with the transfer of KY3P from S&P Global. This deal reflects ODP's deepening focus on compliance technology and GRC — a sector experiencing rapid growth as organizations face mounting regulatory pressure, supply chain complexity, and increasing scrutiny of third-party relationships. You can read the full announcement at: https://lnkd.in/eYt9EvCZ #TPRM #ComplianceTechnology #GRC #MergersAndAcquisitions #Oaklins #OaklinsDeSilvaPhillips #ThirdPartyRisk

Global markets are shifting—and understanding what that means for M&A and capital markets has never been more important. Join us for Strategic Horizons Live: Global markets and M&A outlook, a webinar hosted by Oaklins—one integrated, global investment bank with 900+ professionals across 40 countries, bringing local insight and cross-border execution to every transaction. This session brings together perspectives from across our international platform, including our in-house economist and Roger Lee, Partner at Oaklins Cavendish, alongside senior dealmakers across Europe and the U.S. . Joanna Stone, Partner at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips and Vice President, North America on the Oaklins International Executive Committee who leads our TMT practice will share a highly relevant, on-the-ground perspective on U.S. M&A activity within a global context alongside Oaklins colleagues from across the globe. The webinar will cover: • Global economic and market outlook • Regional M&A trends across Europe and the U.S. • IPO and capital markets activity • Debt market dynamics shaping dealmaking If you’re evaluating growth opportunities, or thinking about strategic transactions, this is a conversation worth joining. 📆 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM EDT Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehDYsQqs #Oaklins #MergersAndAcquisitions #GlobalMarkets #InvestmentBanking #TMT #CapitalMarkets

If you're a founder or CEO thinking about an exit, don’t underestimate one of the most common — and costly — misconceptions in the process. As Senior Advisor Jimmy Frischling, Partner at Branded Hospitality, recently shared: "Here's what people miss when it comes to hiring a banker, they think about the banker's fee and they see a cost. What they should see, if they hire the right professional, is an investment, one that pays for itself many times over." Too often, founders fixate on fees instead of outcomes. But data consistently shows that experienced advisors drive materially better results — from higher valuations to stronger deal terms and a more competitive process. In fact, sellers who engage the right investment banker often achieve meaningful valuation premiums and improved certainty of close. The reality: exits are complex, high-stakes processes where experience, positioning, and negotiation leverage matter. The right advisor doesn’t just run a process — they create one. For founders, the question shouldn't be “what does it cost?” but rather “what value does it unlock?” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gM5pVmxk #MergersAndAcquisitions #Founders #CEOs #ExitStrategy #InvestmentBanking #PrivateEquity #GrowthStrategy

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝟒𝟒 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫. At Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, we’re seeing this play out across media, tech, and marketing: • Continued focus on AI, data, and scalable platforms • Rising cross-border activity to access innovation and talent • More creative structures (minority, platform builds) to accelerate growth The result: a more dynamic deal environment with TMT companies at the center of value creation. Check out the Oaklins newsletter which features an overview of many of these completed transactions, along with testimonials describing the experience of companies going through these processes, and the keys to their ultimate success. https://lnkd.in/e74N4RRQ #Oaklins #MergersAndAcquisitions #M&A #TMT #PrivateEquity #AI #InvestmentBanking

Richard Glosser, Managing Director at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, will be in Las Vegas for the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show. He’ll be exploring innovations across #Streaming, #VideoWorkflows, #AI, #SportsTech, and #VideoProduction—and connecting with industry leaders shaping the future of media. If you’ll be attending #NABShow, be sure to connect with Richard. #MediaInnovation #DigitalTransformation Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips | Oaklins

We’re excited to welcome Michael Brownstein as Senior Advisor to Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips. Michael brings an exceptional track record of building and scaling revenue across leading media organizations. As Founder & CEO of Axxess by Brownstein—and previously Chief Client Officer at People Inc. (Dotdash Meredith) and Chief Revenue Officer at Meredith—he has spent his career at the center of the media and advertising ecosystem, forging deep relationships with top global agencies and brands. His expertise in connecting strategy, revenue, and partnerships across digital, print, broadcast, and emerging platforms comes at a pivotal time for the industry. As media and marketing continue to evolve—driven by AI, shifting consumer behavior, and consolidation—Michael’s perspective will be invaluable to our clients navigating this dynamic landscape. As Jay Kirsch, Partner at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, shared: “Michael has spent his career building trusted relationships with the world’s largest marketers and agencies. His ability to connect strategy, revenue, and partnerships at scale will be incredibly valuable to our clients.” Michael’s addition further strengthens our capabilities across media, marketing, and technology as we continue advising companies through growth, transformation, and M&A. Welcome, Michael. #Oaklins #Media #Advertising #Leadership #MergersAndAcquisitions #TMT #Growth #AI