TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 7, 2024

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) planned $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks is one step closer to completion — the U.K.'s s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that the deal won't face any further scrutiny. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have finalized their policy on the prudential assessment of acquisitions and increases of control. The regulators have published a joint policy statement, a PRA supervisory statement, and FCA non-handbook guidance. By: A&O Shearman

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 5, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are often perceived as primarily financial transactions. However, the real success of these endeavors usually hinges on a less tangible but equally crucial factor: organizational culture.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 29, 2024

Amazon and iRobot have opted to mutually terminate their previously announced acquisition agreement, under which Amazon would’ve purchased iRobot for ~$1.7 Amazon has ended its bid to acquire iRobot, the maker of robotic vacuums, after running up against headwinds with European regulators. billion in cash (or slightly lower).

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AUGUST 8, 2024

The classification of a transaction as either a business combination or an asset acquisition for financial reporting purposes has recently received greater attention.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 22, 2024

Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google’s parent company, according to a source familiar with discussions.

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TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Adobe’s $20 billion mega-bid to buy rival Figma is now officially dead, after the companies said today that regulatory pushback in Europe had caused them to put an end to the acquisition plans.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In a much-anticipated ruling of 3 September 2024, the EU's highest court threw out the policy that the European Commission has been pursuing since 2021, by which it asserted jurisdiction to review so-called “killer acquisitions” falling below the review thresholds of both the Commission and all EU Member States.

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MAY 31, 2024

The FTC and DOJ issued a Request for Information for Public Comment on Corporate Consolidation Through Serial Acquisitions and Roll-Up Strategies (RFI) to understand how frequently these types of acquisitions occur and how they are impacting markets. By: Cozen O'Connor

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Introduction - The latest EY-Parthenon Deal Barometer reveals an anticipated 12% increase in corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the year 2024, with more than a third of CEOs actively planning to make an acquisition in the next 12 months. By: Onna Technologies, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

For example, sponsors are making incremental investments into portfolio companies or using portco balance sheet cash and/or stock to finance acquisitions of minority investments in or joint venture transactions with AI-focused companies. "We’re currently seeing a lot of follow-on investments into AI. By: Proskauer Rose LLP

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the context of mergers and acquisitions, an acquisition target’s qualified retirement plans, health plans, executive compensation arrangements, and benefit programs (referred to collectively as “benefit programs”) can all be a source of significant liabilities.

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APRIL 5, 2024

According to research from Harvard Business Review, the vast majority—between 70 and 90 percent—of mergers and acquisitions fail. Successful corporate transitions begin by anticipating potential challenges. By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

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JUNE 20, 2024

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has announced the acquisition of Edwards Lifesciences’ Critical Care product group for $4.2 The acquisition follows Edwards’ previously announced plans to spin off Critical Care by the end of 2024 to focus on transcatheter/surgical therapies.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

At A Glance - When an organization undergoes a major corporate change, such as a merger or acquisition, there may be immigration consequences for both the organization and foreign workers, depending on the nature of the corporate transaction and the type of visa or immigration status the foreign worker holds. By: Mayer Brown

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How2Exit

AUGUST 12, 2024

E238: Overcoming Setbacks: How Landon Mance Mastered Industrial Service Business Acquisitions - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Landon Mance: Landon Mance is the co-founder of Backbone Planning Partners and a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur. The conversation dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of acquisition entrepreneurship.

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MAY 30, 2024

Over the past several years, sponsors have increasingly relied on add-on acquisitions to increase the value of their portfolio company investments.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Foreign Subsidies Regulation that entered into full effect late in 2023, added a third layer of regulatory scrutiny for large European Union (EU) Mergers and Acquisitions, in addition to merger control and foreign investment reviews.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 28, 2024

E252: How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Issac Qureshi : Issac Qureshi is the founder and owner of Bauer, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm specializing in e-commerce. You move from a paid strategy to a nonpaid strategy."

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Website builder Squarespace is no longer a publicly traded company, after private equity firm Permira procured all remaining common stock in the firm. Permira first revealed plans to acquire Squarespace back in May, offering shareholders in the NYSE-traded company $44 per share — this equated to an equity valuation of $6.6

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TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Snowflake is buying Samooha, a startup developing a “cross-cloud” data collaboration suite, the companies announced this morning — adding to the list of big tech acquisitions leading up to the holiday season.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 8, 2024

s proposed acquisition of smart TV company Vizio Inc., The deal is about data, advertising, and Amazon. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has kicked off an antitrust inquiry into Walmart Inc.’s which the companies announced in February at a value of $2.3 By: MoginRubin LLP

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

On October 12, 2023, the European Commission (EC) ordered Illumina to unwind its already completed acquisition of the cancer-test provider GRAIL Inc. This is the first time that the EC has ordered a reversal of an acquisition. By: WilmerHale

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have been common in the U.S. Within the subset of M&A that are acquisitions, buyers are bifurcated into two primary categories defined by the motivation for the acquisition: financial versus strategic.

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JUNE 19, 2024

Requires parties to apply for approval from the Hawaii State Health Planning and Development Agency (“HI Agency”) and provide notice to the Hawaii Attorney General (“HI AG”) for transactions involving the acquisition of a Hawaii-regulated hospital.The parties must provide 90 days notice before closing to the HI AG. Key Takeaways -.Requires

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 18, 2024

Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) are blossoming due to strong recurring revenue models, a great record of organic growth over three decades, light asset investment requirements, and economic recoveries and growth worldwide following the pandemic. These factors have created the opportunity for industry consolidation.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The healthcare industry is no stranger to mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Over the years, consolidation has played a significant role in reshaping the healthcare landscape, driven by factors such as regulatory changes, technological advancements, and the pursuit of economies of scale. By: Ankura

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

3129, would grant the AG oversight over private equity and hedge fund acquisitions of health care facilities. California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta and Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Wood have introduced new legislation addressing private equity health care deals. The bill, A.B. By: Troutman Pepper

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 1, 2024

In the intricate processes of mergers and acquisitions, the focus often lands squarely on financials, asset management, and strategic alignments.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 5, 2024

It was a muted start to the year for the acquisition and leveraged finance market due to a challenging macroeconomic climate.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 31, 2024

(Nasdaq: LYEL), a clinical-stage T-cell reprogramming company advancing a pipeline of next-generation CAR T-cell therapies for patients with solid tumors or hematologic malignancies, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of ImmPACT Bio USA Inc. In connection with the acquisition, Sumant Ramachandra, M.D.,

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Broadcast technology leaders complete acquisition process, joining forces to empower digital-first, story-driven newsroom collaboration Broadcast technology leaders complete acquisition process, joining forces to empower digital-first, story-driven newsroom collaboration

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

(OTC: ASII) ("Accredited Solutions" or the "Company"), the parent company of Diamond Creek Water, today announced the acquisition of GlobeTopper, a leading B2B digital payments platform specializing in global e-gift card distribution.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful tool to accelerate this innovation process. Talent Acquisition: A Spark for Creativity M&A isn’t just about acquiring assets; it’s about developing talent. Disney’s acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios in 2006 is a prime example.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 1, 2024

(TSX: WSP) (“WSP”, the “Corporation”, “we”, “us” or “our”), a leading global professional services firm, proudly announces that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Power Engineers, Incorporated (“POWER”), a prominent U.S.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Acquisition creates a leading, clinical-stage company focused on the development of gene therapy treatments for rare inherited retinal degenerations New.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 17, 2024

Business photo created by jannoon028 – www.freepik.com Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become powerful tools for companies aiming to expand their market presence, gain competitive advantages, or achieve synergies. Thorough Due Diligence: One of the foundational pillars of successful acquisitions is thorough due diligence.

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