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The Mergers & Acquisitions Review: US Trade Compliance Due Diligence 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

In addition to a myriad of issues to consider during M&A transactions, parties should conduct due diligence related to US trade regulations and the often-related foreign investment regulations that arise in the context of an acquisition by a foreign company. By: Torres Trade Law, PLLC

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A Vertical Merger in a “Horizontal” Market: Court Rejects FTC’s Challenge to Tempur Sealy’s Acquisition of Mattress Firm

JD Supra: Mergers

District Court for the Southern District of Texas denied the Federal Trade Commissions request for a preliminary injunction to block Tempur Sealys (the worlds largest mattress manufacturer) proposed acquisition of Mattress Firm (the largest U.S. On January 31, 2025, the U.S. mattress retailer with over 2,300 stores).

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Supercharge Your Business: The Power of Strategic Acquisitions and Unlock EXPONENTIAL Growth

How2Exit

Jamie leverages his skills through Monopoly Capital to assist small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in enhancing their operations and preparing for acquisitions or successful exits. Jamie delves into the synergistic relationship between foundational business systems and potential growth through acquisition.

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FTC’s 2025 Adjustments to HSR Filing Thresholds, Merger Filing Fees, and Interlocking Directorates

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 22, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published in the Federal Register its annual adjustments for notification thresholds regarding proposed mergers and acquisitions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), which will become effective 30 days after publication, on February 21.

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Permira completes Squarespace acquisition after upping bid to $7.2B

TechCrunch: M&A

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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Singapore-based fintech Xalts acquires digital trade platform Contour Network

TechCrunch: M&A

In a role reversal, Xalts, a Singapore fintech startup founded 18 months ago, has acquired Contour Network, a digital trade platform set up by eight major banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered and BNP. All rights reserved.

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FTC Sues to Stop $24.6 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Deal

JD Supra: Mergers

On February 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued an administrative complaint and authorized a lawsuit in federal court to block Kroger Company’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc. The acquisition would be the largest supermarket merger in United States history.