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FTC and DOJ Release New Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

Department of Justice (the “Agencies”) jointly released new Merger Guidelines (the “Guidelines”), setting forth the analytical framework the Agencies will use to review proposed mergers and acquisitions. By: Vinson & Elkins LLP

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The Federal Trade Commission and ?Justice Department Release Final 2023 Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department jointly issued the 2023 Merger Guidelines on December 18, 2023, which describe the factors and frameworks the agencies will utilize when reviewing mergers and acquisitions. The 2023 Merger Guidelines are not themselves legally binding, but provide transparency into.

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What Once Was Old Is New Again: DOJ and FTC Issue Draft New Merger Guidelines

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 19, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a draft version of new Merger Guidelines (Merger Guidelines), which would replace the 2010 Horizontal Merger Guidelines and the 2020 Vertical Merger Guidelines (the latter were rescinded by the FTC in September 2021).

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Earnouts Back on the Rise in M&A Transactions: What Purchasers, Sellers and Lenders Need to Know

JD Supra: Mergers

Earnouts are most common when the volume of merger and acquisition activity falls, whether due to a recession (e.g., the 2008–2010 recession) or other external factors like the current increase in interest rates coupled with tight credit markets.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: H.I.G. Acquires Health-E Commerce

JD Supra: Mergers

Capital has announced the acquisition of Health-E Commerce (HEC). HEC, founded in 2010 and based in Dallas, is an e-commerce retailer of flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) eligible products and services. HEC is the parent brand to FSA Store and HSA Store. By: McGuireWoods LLP

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Signaling more consolidation may come, smart-bus startup Zeelo acquires Kura, a smaller player

TechCrunch: M&A

in 2010, Kura, which had previously raised £3.8 A small U.K. startup that combined a school bus service with a software platform to safeguard pupils has been acquired by “smart buses” startup Zeelo, which last year raised a $14 million war chest for expansion. Founded in the U.K. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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AngelList expands into private equity with acquisition of fintech startup Nova

TechCrunch: M&A

Founded in 2010, AngelList started as a mailing list for high-quality angel investors before turning into one of the most powerful fundraising channels for early-stage startups. As in the case of many acquisitions, AngelList recognized the value of buying an existing company with established customers.