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David Elman's coverage predominantly focuses on the legal and compliance aspects of business and industry, particularly in finance, investments, mergers and acquisitions, as well as activist investing and private equity. His articles often feature expert commentary from professionals within these fields.
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The Deal in January reported IFF was seeking a double-digit multiple for its botanicals segment.
The PE firms invest an undisclosed amount in flavors maker Custom Flavors, which The Deal reported in June was exploring a sale.
| Published: July 23rd, 2026 The vitamin water producer pays $175 million up front for privately held Copra, which The Deal last month said was in the late stages of an auction.
| Published: July 23rd, 2026 Dassault Systemes uses Sullivan & Cromwell on an up to $2 billion acquisition of ArisGlobal from Nordic Capital, which turns to Kirkland and Evercore.
Tinicum invests an undisclosed amount in GracoRoberts, which The Deal in April reported had retained Harris Williams on an auction process.
TruArc platform Matrix acquires IPS Adhesives after The Deal reported in May that it was among the final bidders for the business.
Robin Tsai, managing partner at VMG, discusses the firm's growth equity strategy, investment discipline and outlook for consumer M&A.
By Niya Manditsch | Published: July 30th, 2026 The firm acquires the imaging systems business after The Deal reported earlier this month that Koch Industries was working on a sales process.
Sabastian Niles, the president and chief legal officer at Salesforce, discusses AI adoption, legal innovation and more.
By Veselin Damaskov | Published: July 31st, 2026 Truelink acquires the provider of specialty industrial maintenance and thermal management services after The Deal reported its parent was on the block.
