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APRIL 30, 2025

In February 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) published its annual report on mergers and acquisitions, providing details on the transactions reviewed by the CCPC in 2024. This update provides our insights on key trends for 2025. By: Ropes & Gray LLP

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JANUARY 9, 2025

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.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

On January 3, 2025, US President Joe Biden published an order blocking Nippon Steels proposed acquisition of US Steel, citing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) finding that the deal would place one of Americas largest steel producers under foreign control and create risk for [US] national security and our critical supply (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commissionannounced 2025 annual statutory adjustments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act thresholds. These thresholds determine which mergers and acquisitions must be reported to United States federal antitrust agencies for review before consummation. By: Fenwick & West LLP

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JANUARY 10, 2025

This year promises to see a significant increase in the volume of healthcare mergers, acquisitions and consolidations.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) sued Elon Musk over his 2022 acquisition of Twitter, Inc. stock and alleged failure to timely disclose a 5% ownership stake in Twitter, as required by federal securities laws. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 15, 2025

In the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) context, companies are encouraged to consider how an existing 401(k) plan will be treated in the transaction and the effect on exempt status. Recent legislation requires that all new 401(k) plans provide automatic enrollment for all eligible participants. By: DLA Piper

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 23, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the annual revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act) thresholds and HSR filing fees, which will become effective on February 21, 2025. The revised thresholds will apply to any merger or acquisition closing on or after the effective date. By: Bracewell LLP

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MARCH 10, 2025

COMPETITION C ommission clears acquisition of Yondr by CDPQ and DigitalBridge ( M.11883 11883 ) - Midday Express STATE AID A ction

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APRIL 9, 2025

COMPETITION - Commission approves Safran's acquisition of part of Collins Aerospace's actuation business, subject to conditions (M.11253). Commission clears acquisition of Bridewell by Oakley Capital and Eurazeo (M.11928) 11928) - Midday Express. By: Mayer Brown

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TechCrunch: M&A

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Snowflake unveiled the deal at the close of the market bell on Wednesday, when it also announced its Q3 2025 earnings. Cloud giant Snowflake has agreed to acquire Datavolo, a data pipeline management company, for an undisclosed sum. All rights reserved.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

COMPETITION - ABC Technologies has filed its acquisition of TI Fluid Systems acquisition under the EU foreign-subsidy regulation - See Case FS.100182 100182 (Deadline on 12 March). By: Mayer Brown

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JANUARY 15, 2025

The initial days of 2025 ushered in a trifecta of significant antitrust updates for dealmakers. million to $126.4 million.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

11675 - Carlsberg / Britvic) - Commission clears acquisition of Buderus by Mutares (M.11801)-Midday COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11675 11801)-Midday Express. By: Mayer Brown

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 7, 2023

Amazon’s planned acquisition of iRobot is now under in-depth antitrust scrutiny in the European Union. We want to ensure that the acquisition of iRobot by Amazon does not have a negative impact on businesses and consumers, by distorting competition on the relevant markets. last month. Over in the U.S., But the EU waived the $68.7

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JANUARY 8, 2025

11539 - Liberty Media / Dorna Sports) - Commission clears acquisition of Adamant Ecodev by OMV and Adamant (M.11762) COMPETITION - Initiation of proceedings (Case M.11539 11762) - Midday Express. By: Mayer Brown

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MARCH 12, 2025

COMPETITION - Commission clears acquisition of Novolex and Pactiv by Apollo and CPP Investments (M.11849) 11849) - Midday Express. By: Mayer Brown

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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Blackstones $16 billion acquisition of data center platform Airtrunk was the largest deal of Q3 2024, according to Ernst & Young data, and tech deals accounted for 40% of all private equity deployment by value in the third quarter. Technology continued to be an industry of particular focus for private equity (PE) through 2024.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 – The software and IT services M&A market has seen a rebound in 2024 after a dip in 2023, with a focus on smaller transactions and strategic acquisitions. Forecast for 2025: Continued Growth: M&A activity is expected to continue to rise in 2025, with a focus on strategic acquisitions and digital transformation.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 28, 2025

2024 was a better year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the UK and Europe than 2023, although overall growth in the market was slow. Deal numbers, by both absolute volume and aggregate deal value, remained far below the heights of 2021. By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 16, 2025

TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Silver Corp.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 14, 2025

We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features deal making in the region over the six month period of September 2024 to February 2025. By: Conyers

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

January 28, 2025 – Dallas and Los Angeles. Investment banking firm Solganick & Co. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. We noted two acquisitions announced by Presidio in Q4: Contender Solutions and Kinney Group.

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PCE

JANUARY 14, 2025

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape for 2025 is poised for significant and sustained growth. How will you position your organization to take advantage of the opportunities in the year ahead?

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JANUARY 29, 2025

As we move into 2025, anticipation in the financial services industry continues to build for a revitalized mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. By: Venable LLP

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The all-cash deal is expected to close in Q1 2025, subject to approvals and customary closing conditions. Zuora, a company selling software to help businesses manage their subscription-based services, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms GIC and Silver Lake for $1.7 Tien […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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MARCH 13, 2025

On March 6, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging GTCR BC Holdings, LLC's (GTCR) proposed acquisition of Surmodics, Inc. Surmodics).

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in 2024 showed signs of recovery following the slump experienced in 2023. Deal volumes increased, but the market remains considerably slower compared to the boom years of 2021 and 2022.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As the February 10, 2025, implementation deadline for the new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing forms and instructions rapidly approaches, companies that are considering acquisitions or mergers, whether as a buyer or seller, should turn their attention toward preparing for the changes. By: McCarter & English, LLP

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Solganick & Co.

APRIL 21, 2025

April 21, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Solganick has published its latest M&A update on the Cybersecurity sector. This is evidenced by continued consolidation among strategic buyers, highlighted by Google’s announced acquisition of cloud security leader Wiz for an impressive $32 billion in March. billion in Q1 2025.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Mariner announced the acquisition of Cardinal Investment Advisors. Mariners advisory assets will grow to $550 billion in the first quarter of 2025. By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 17, 2025

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued private equity giant KKR & Co. KKR) for numerous violations of antitrust law, alleging that KKR repeatedly violated its obligations to provide information on its acquisitions as required by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act). By: Goodwin

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 25, 2025

Cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2025 will be shaped by tumultuous economic, legal, and regulatory change. Driven by the new U.S.

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MergersCorp M&A International

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As we stand on the precipice of 2025, the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is set to undergo significant transformations driven by a confluence of economic, technological, and geopolitical factors. M&A trends in 2025 will reflect a growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical business practices.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has announced a final rulemaking on a unanimous vote that will expand the reporting requirements for mergers and acquisitions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”). The new reporting requirements will go into effect after the new year in mid-January 2025.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

On January 7, 2025, Vice Chancellor Glasscock issued a 68-page post-trial decision in Manti Holdings, LLC v. in which he rejected plaintiffs claims of breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the sale of Authentix Acquisition Company, Inc. The Carlyle Group Inc.,

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

These thresholds determine which mergers and acquisitions must be reported to the federal government before consummation. The higher thresholds are expected to take effect on March 6, 2024, and will remain in effect through early 2025. By: Jones Day

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