JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 31, 2024

The due diligence process is a critical element in a merger and acquisition transaction. Most companies clearly define the steps and rarely skip them. However, the participants in the process vary widely, and ethics and compliance are often overlooked.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Today, it stands not only as a cultural and historical beacon but also as a vibrant hub for global business, mergers, and acquisitions. Korea, known for its rich culinary heritage, fascinating history, and renowned hospitality, has long rendered Seoul a favored travel destination.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 17, 2024

billion acquisition of U.S. This merger symbolizes a strengthening of the crucial U.S.-Japan As the proposed $14.9 Steel by Nippon Steel garners global attention, its implications extend far beyond mere corporate gains.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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JD Supra: Mergers

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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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, Partners Jeffery Banish and Joshua Gelfand discuss many of the complex issues surrounding employee benefits and executive compensation in M&A transactions.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 20, 2024

If this deal does end up getting done, it would be Alphabet’s largest acquisition yet. TechCrunch’s sources heard similar and added that deal discussions could last into next week. It […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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. The CMA says that the deal could lead to higher prices for consumers, while also impact future infrastructure investments.

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TechCrunch: M&A

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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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A private equity (PE) firm’s primary objective is to generate returns on its investments. When a PE firm acquires a portfolio company (PortCo), one way the PE firm increases its returns is by making employment-related changes—sometimes significant ones—at the PortCo level.

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JD Supra: Mergers

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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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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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

s planned acquisition of Arapahoe Basin, known as A-Basin, signaling the first DOJ challenge to a ski mountain merger in nearly 30 years. This summer, the U.S. Department of Justice requested additional information on Alterra Mountain Co.'s By: Robins Kaplan LLP

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TechCrunch: M&A

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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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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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc. The acquisition would be the largest supermarket merger in United States history. 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

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 18, 2024

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new markets, tapping into unique technologies, enhancing products, and realizing economies of scale and scope.

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JD Supra: Mergers

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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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

All indications appear to point toward a robust market for health care mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the coming year. Inflation finally appears to be easing. With that, we may continue to see interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As companies seek to deploy cash reserves and enhance their oil and gas portfolios, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become increasingly common. The US energy sector’s ongoing consolidation wave, which saw $250 billion worth of deals in 2023 and continues into the current year, is reshaping the industry landscape.

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JD Supra: Mergers

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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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Jersey and Guernsey (collectively, the "Channel Islands") remain popular for both private equity buyout structures of UK and international corporate groups across various industries and asset classes, and for leverage structures to maximise existing investments and facilitate general corporate borrowing.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Representations and warranties insurance (RWI) has become an increasingly common feature in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, serving as a risk management tool for both buyers and sellers.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2024

On October 5, 2023, Deputy Attorney General, Lisa Monaco, announced a new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in the mergers and acquisitions context.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 27, 2024

Delaware is well known as a favored jurisdiction for mergers and acquisition deals, and for good reason — the jurisdiction’s business-friendly legal environment offers numerous efficiencies and predictability.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

With HashiCorp, Big Blue gets a set of cloud lifecycle management and security tools, and a company that is growing considerably faster than any of IBM’s other businesses. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The insights are particularly valuable for legal professionals navigating the complex landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and regulatory. It explores the implications of GDP growth, personal income trends, and inflationary pressures on legal budgets and strategic spending within various industries.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 8, 2024

On Thursday, Box filled in a missing piece on its AI platform when it bought automated metadata extracting startup, Alphamoon. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Rule impacts eligibility for set-aside contracts, significantly alters the landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the government contracts industry, and could have other unintended downstream consequences. By: PilieroMazza PLLC

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 16, 2024

David Karandish has been busy. Capacity, his support automation company, was planning a $5 million “bridge round” to help the company reach the break-even point. But TVC Capital, Toloka.vc, and the venture’s other backers had something grander in mind.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key takeaways for federal contractors considering a merger or acquisition. By: BakerHostetler

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TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 26, 2024

As you’ll see, the companies think the numbers look pretty good, and they really do match up well (so long as HPE doesn’t mess it up). © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

His career transitioned into investment banking and fractional CFO services, where he developed significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly roll-ups. This episode is a goldmine for anyone interested in understanding the intricate strategies that private equity employs to rapidly grow companies through acquisitions.

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