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MARCH 10, 2025

Our Public Takeover Report provides an overview of market trends and legal developments relating to public takeovers in Germany in 2024. A quick glance at the takeover market - With six delisting offers and one mandatory offer, the German market for takeovers of listed companies (public takeovers) had a rather unspectacular start to 2024.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Our M&A team is honored to have represented clients in some of the most compelling transactions in 2024, from advising the iconic rock band KISS and its co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in the sale of all assets comprising KISS, to representing Rivian Automotive on the formation of an equally controlled and owned joint venture with Volkswagen (..)

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AUGUST 2, 2024

The acquisition will allow Infintium to secure new manufacturing facilities and expand its sales and marketing operations as it. By: Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On October 24, 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”)’s request for a preliminary injunction to halt the merger between Tapestry, Inc. Tapestry”) and Capri Holdings Limited (“Capri”) (collectively the “Parties”).

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JULY 1, 2024

Spotlight on below-threshold merger reviews: doubts over European Commission’s powers while in depth probes launched in Italy - Last month, we reported on the landmark Advocate General (AG) opinion in Illumina/GRAIL. He advised the EU’s top court to rule that the EC does not. By: A&O Shearman

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Corporate venture capital (CVC) continued at a slow rate in the third quarter of 2024. We also analyze a survey of key economic terms of the largest Q3 2024 venture capital investments in which CVC programs either led the round or participated as significant or anchor investors. Only 23.2%

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

As US Antitrust Agencies Double Down on Merger Enforcement Approach, New Deal Strategies Emerge The DOJ and FTC continue to pursue an aggressive merger enforcement agenda with new merger guidelines and filing requirements. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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MAY 28, 2024

The UK Competition & Markets Authority (“CMA”) has published the first in a series of anticipated merger control decisions in the artificial intelligence (“AI”) space, providing insight on its approach to the application of UK merger control rules to AI partnerships.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

The UK Government has recently confirmed that the digital markets and competition parts of the DMCC Act are likely to come into force in December 2024 or January 2025. By: Hogan Lovells

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says that Three and Vodafone’s planned $19 billion merger — announced 15 months ago — could lead to higher prices for consumers, diminished service such as smaller […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

On September 3, 2024, the European Union’s Court of Justice (ECJ) issued its highly anticipated judgment in the Illumina/Grail case (C-611/22 P and C-625/22 P) concerning the European Commission’s (EC’s) power to review transactions based on a referral by national competition authorities in the EU pursuant to Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation (..)

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This client alert offers a comprehensive overview of European merger control throughout 2024. Covering the key developments from 2024 that companies contemplating M&A transactions should be aware of if these will impact the EU, it also provides some insights into what can be expected in this field in 2025. By: WilmerHale

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MARCH 13, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is requesting public comment on its proposal to rescind its 2024 Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions (2024 Policy Statement) and reinstate its prior Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions (Prior Policy Statement).

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed analysis of the July 2024 HSR transaction data and key economic indicators, emphasizing their impact on the eDiscovery sector. The insights are particularly valuable for legal professionals navigating the complex landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and regulatory.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Below is our Corporate / M&A decisions update covering decisions in the third quarter of 2024.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MARCH 22, 2024

s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it’s launching a formal “phase 2” investigation into the planned merger between Vodafone and Three UK. However, the CMA has given both parties a token five […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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JUNE 10, 2024

The merger has yet to close due to extended due diligence amid ongoing restructuring and macroeconomic headwinds across multiple countries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

The legal landscape surrounding blockchain technology underwent dramatic shifts in 2024, particularly in the United States, offering both remarkable opportunities and substantial compliance challenges. By: Polsinelli

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JULY 30, 2024

As we move into the second half of 2024, the competition law landscape across the Asia-Pacific region continues to shift towards tighter regulation and increased enforcement.

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JUNE 12, 2024

The landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continues to evolve, influenced by economic shifts and regulatory frameworks. For eDiscovery professionals, staying abreast of these changes is essential for providing timely and effective support in legal and regulatory matters.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

administration on dealmaking, the dynamics of transatlantic M&A, private equity exits, and Mario Draghis proposals to reshape the European merger review landscape. In our biannual M&A trends report we explore the possible impact of the new U.S.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As we reflect on 2024, our Polish Corporate/M&A practice has once again proven its dedication to delivering exceptional legal services and strategic guidance to our clients.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 13, 2024

A year-end recap of some of the most widely read updates, analysis, and commentary covering M&A and related matters published on JD Supra throughout 2024. By: Beacon Insights by JD Supra

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MARCH 5, 2025

Sanctions for procedural merger control infringements in 2024 did not meet the lofty heights of previous years. But merging parties should not be complacent. The number of infringement decisions increased. and China stepped up enforcement action. Individuals faced sanctions. And maximum penalty levels rose in key jurisdictions.

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MAY 24, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Council of the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association (“DSBA”) issued proposed amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), which, if signed into law, would become effective on August 1, 2024. One of the proposed amendment stems from Crispo v.

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JUNE 28, 2024

The first bank to meet its demise in 2024 is smaller than its 2023 counterparts. In 2023 we saw Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) and First Republic Bank (“First Republic”) fail. The most recent bank to experience a failure bears a striking resemblance – in name only – to one of these banks. By: Poyner Spruill LLP

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

In 2024, the U.S. Originally published in Law360 - December 19, 2024. federal bank regulators were extremely active, with initiatives ranging from antitrust and capital to proposals regarding controlling shareholders and incentive-based compensation. Climate issues and resolution planning were also areas of focus.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

On December 17, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a Final Rule (Rule") that will dramatically change the landscape for the Merger and Acquisition (M&A) market for both large and small businesses. Currently, By: Whiteford

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MARCH 28, 2025

More than 82% of merger enforcement actions announced by the U.S. antitrust agencies in 2024 involved a litigated challenge (complaint) or the deal being abandoned. But only 17 enforcement actions were reported in totalwell below the number of Second Requests reported by the agencies each year in annual reports to Congress.

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MARCH 19, 2025

A visual breakdown of the geographical trends in antitrust enforcement fines around the world. Europe - At the country level, antitrust enforcement fines in Europe were USD2.3 billion, a significant increase from 2023. Americas - Antitrust enforcement fines in the Americas were USD162 million, a decrease from 2023.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Davies recently submitted comments in response to consultations initiated by the Canadian Competition Bureaus November 7, 2024 Discussion Paper on the Bureaus review of its Merger Enforcement Guidelines (MEGs) to better reflect recent changes to the Competition Act as well as the Bureaus current practices.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The insurtech industry experienced some challenges in 2024, with notable shifts in funding, deal activity, and strategic investments, according to CB Insights State of Insurtech 2024 report. The report highlights a number of key trends shaping the industry. By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

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JULY 16, 2024

authorities have until early September to decide whether the hiring is tantamount to a merger. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Hart-Scott-Rodino rules and merger notification forms increase burden on filers - This month the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized much-anticipated new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) rules and merger. Roxane Hicheri (counsel based in Paris) and Mark Steenson (counsel based in London) are our editors this month. By: A&O Shearman

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Appellate court ruling widens scope of NY fee-splitting law to include earnouts - The decision overturned a lower court ruling relating to the sale of part of a dental practice in 2015. The plaintiff agreed to sell certain assets to another dental practice for $250,000.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

In public remarks at an international conference in November, the president of Argentinas National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) laid out the enforcers key priorities, stressing greater agency independence, particularly for effective merger review and enhanced anti-cartel enforcement. By: DLA Piper

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

This edition includes a financial reporting and auditing update for audit committees, highlights from the KPMG 2024 US CEO Outlook, view on the post-election geoeconomic forecast, CEO succession planning, and the latest in board diversity disclosures. By: KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC)

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