JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 11, 2024

By: Stevens & Lee

Mergers and Acquisitions 171

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By: Troutman Pepper

Private Equity 177

Private Equity Equities Mergers and Acquisitions M&A 177

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2023

USAP”) and its private equity sponsor, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“Welsh Carson”) alleging an anticompetitive scheme to consolidate anesthesiology practices in Texas through a series of systematic roll-ups; price setting arrangements; and a market allocation agreement to dominate the anesthesia market in Texas.

Private Equity 276

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 13, 2024

In corporate transactions of all kinds—mergers, acquisitions, and other business combinations—the purchaser company (Purchaser) must confront the question of how to treat the outstanding equity awards and the current equity incentive compensation plan of the target company in the transaction (Target). By: Morgan Lewis

Equities 159

Equities Corporation Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 159

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).

Private Equity 197

Private Equity Medical Equities Mergers 197

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 13, 2024

A recent wave of state legislation is changing the course of healthcare transactions, and organizations (particularly private equity-backed organizations) that engage in mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare industry should prepare for increased scrutiny. By: BakerHostetler

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 171

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing in private equity (PE) has experienced significant changes. Rising costs of debt and fluctuating availability have compelled PE firms to reassess their financing strategies. By: Bennett Jones LLP

Private Equity 159

Private Equity Debt Finance Finance 159

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 21, 2024

What do private equity and growth capital investors look for when adding new companies to their portfolio, and what strategies do they apply to help those companies optimize capital? They covered the current private equity landscape, strategies for creating value, industry trends, various investment structures, and more.

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Equities Capital Mergers and Acquisitions 171

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a proposed rule impacting the ability of small business government contractors to continue performance of set-aside awards following a merger or acquisition. By: McDermott Will & Emery

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Equities Government Mergers 171

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 8, 2024

Private equity is squarely in the cross hairs of regulators; the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, the Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the launch of a joint inquiry into private equity ownership in the health care field. By: Ballard Spahr LLP

Private Equity 192

Private Equity Equities Acquisitions Trading 192

Deal Lawyers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Earlier this month, the CLS Blue Sky Blog ran a post from Paul Weiss discussing ways the DOJ and FTC’s proposed merger guidelines will impact private-equity-sponsored acquisitions.

Private Equity 124

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Traditionally, private equity firms were seen as benign investors from an antitrust perspective. In the past 12 months, PE-funded acquisitions have faced progressively more rigorous scrutiny by antitrust authorities. This is changing. By: Allen & Overy LLP

Private Equity 192

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Technology continued to be an industry of particular focus for private equity (PE) through 2024. 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.

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Equities Accountant Acquisitions 171

TechCrunch: M&A

MARCH 21, 2025

Yep, the Equity podcast dug into Google’s $32 billion acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz. It was on, then off, and welp, now it’s on again and this time for a lot more money. There was a lot to unpack: the why, the how, what it means. And of course, there was the “who […]

Acquisitions 172

Acquisitions Equities IT Securities 172

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.

M&A 171

M&A Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity 171

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 8, 2024

WindRose Health Investors has announced its acquisition of CardioOne. CardioOne, founded in 2023 and based in Houston, is a management services partner and technology platform designed for independent cardiology practices. By: McGuireWoods LLP

Private Equity 268

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Investors 268

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 12, 2024

On March 5, the FTC convened a workshop with regulators, academics and stakeholders to discuss the impact of private equity in the healthcare market. The workshop reflects the FTC and DOJ Antitrust Division’s recent focus on private equity and serial roll-up transactions more broadly as targets for antitrust enforcement.

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Acquisitions 171

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 8, 2023

Our Federal Tax Group sheds light on the tax consequences of a common merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction for both selling and retaining an interest in a business. Proactive tax planning is the best way to ensure rollover equity structures accomplish the parties’ objectives. By: Alston & Bird

Equities 130

Equities Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Mergers 130

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Since 2020, a steadily increasing number of middle-market private equity deals have included equity rollovers. ​​​​​​​ Given the current acute challenges in arranging acquisition financing on palatable terms and a continued focus on ensuring alignment between private equity (PE) investors and portfolio company management, the use of rollover equity (..)

Equities 165

Equities Private Equity Middle Market Portfolio 165

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 12, 2024

Private equity acquisitions in healthcare will likely face increased scrutiny from multiple federal departments, as well as from state antitrust enforcement officials. By: Mayer Brown

Private Equity 183

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Acquisitions 183

TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The company's spyware, dubbed Graphite, is capable of hacking phones and stealing private communications. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Private Equity 325

Private Equity Equities Mergers and Acquisitions Securities 325

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

Private Equity 177

Private Equity Equities Acquisitions IT 177

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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

Private Equity 192

Private Equity Acquisitions Equities Funds 192

JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 22, 2024

A recently introduced California Assembly Bill (AB 3129), targeting private equity (PE) physician practice investments, is currently making its way through the legislative process. By: Troutman Pepper

Private Equity 177

Private Equity Equities Investment Acquisitions 177

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 25, 2023

The news comes four years after private equity giant Thoma Bravo acquired Imperva for $2.1 Thales has expended considerable resources in recent years bolstering its cybersecurity offerings through acquisitions. French aerospace and defense group Thales is procuring cybersecurity company Imperva from Thoma Bravo in a deal worth $3.6

Securities 239

Securities Acquisitions Private Equity Portfolio 239

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The CTA reporting obligations also impact due diligence for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and in-house formation of new entities. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduces beneficial ownership reporting requirements effective January 1, 2024, for new and existing companies.

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Funds Corporation Equities 171

Midaxo

AUGUST 16, 2023

Retention bonuses – These bonuses are typically based on the individual’s continued employment with the company for a specified period after the acquisition is completed. Q: What do you find is the best governance model particularly with small acquisitions? What makes that model better than others?

Acquisitions 246

Acquisitions Government M&A Management 246

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At the end of September, the Federal Trade Commission sued a private equity firm, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, and U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. USAP), an anesthesia service provider in Texas, alleging that USAP and Welsh Carson drove up prices through an anticompetitive scheme to consolidate Texas anesthesiology practices.

Private Equity 165

Private Equity Equities Acquisitions Trading 165

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 28, 2024

If you are a private equity investor considering potential P2P acquisitions after receiving initial soundings from management teams, then this new regime should be helpful in enabling early stage talks to happen in private. The UK Takeover Panel (the Panel) has published a new framework for private sale processes.

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Sale Investors Equities 171

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 2, 2024

3129 (AB 3129), which would have required private equity groups and hedge funds to obtain the Attorney General’s written consent at least 90 days prior to acquisitions or changes of control of certain health care facilities, provider groups, and other providers. On September 28, 2024, Governor Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill No.

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Equities Healthcare Funds 171

Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity continues to show robust interest in acquiring lower middle market (LMM) companies. While large M&A transaction volume fell in the first half of 2024, the allure of LMM acquisitions remains high.

Middle Market 98

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 26, 2024

9 (“Indiana Law”) into law, mandating that Indiana healthcare entities and private equity firms notify the Office of the Indiana Attorney General of qualifying transactions at least 90 days before closing. On March 13, 2024, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb enacted Senate Enrolled Act No. This legislation will become effective on July 1, 2024.

Healthcare 177

Healthcare Private Equity Mergers Acquisitions 177

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As this fall’s election approaches, headwinds have been brewing in DC and state legislatures for private equity health care dealmaking, many of them with bipartisan support.

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Equities Acquisitions 171

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.

Business 130

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 1, 2024

The California legislature is considering a bill that could severely impact the ability for private equity companies and hedge funds to operate in the California health care industry. By: Polsinelli

Private Equity 183

Private Equity Equities Funds Investment 183

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

We sometimes get questions about why we dont offer an equity research course. People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. IB is all about deals , while ER is all about coverage.

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How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

b' E210: Strategic Real Estate: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Roll-Ups for Maximum Return - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Dan Taylor is an experienced professional specializing in real estate strategies that set him apart from conventional practices. then sell those businesses without the real estate."

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