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Equities Mergers Mergers and Acquisitions 
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
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
APRIL 11, 2024
By: Stevens & Lee
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
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
By: Troutman Pepper
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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
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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.
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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
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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Deal Lawyers
APRIL 11, 2025
Ropes & Gray recently published a survey of trends in Private Equity mergers & acquisitions. One interesting development noted in the survey is the increasing use full equity backstops in PE deals.
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JD Supra: Mergers
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) antitrust lawsuit against a private-equity owner of a large anesthesiology practice in Texas demonstrates that the FTC has begun to implement its more aggressive focus on the perceived competitive harms caused by certain “roll-up” acquisition strategies.
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JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 21, 2023
In 2023, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings have experienced a slowdown across Canada, on the heels of a historically strong year in 2022.
JD Supra: Mergers
JULY 27, 2023
The draft guidelines touch on an array of concerns: private equity roll-ups, labor markets, competitive.
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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.
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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."
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.
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How2Exit
JULY 22, 2024
E233: Guide to Sourcing Deals and Increasing Deal Flow for Business Acquisitions with Expert Tips - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Conner Young Conner Young is the co-founder of Kairo Data, a company that focuses on helping investors and searchers source and find business deals. How does that make you money?" "You
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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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
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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.
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How2Exit
DECEMBER 18, 2023
b' E169: Bakari Akil: Mastering the Art of Deal Sourcing and Structuring in Mergers and Acquisitions - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. rn "I actually don't put up a lot of money.
JD Supra: Mergers
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Many legal and financial challenges related to executive compensation can arise from leadership transitions during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Companies must decide how to treat equity incentives, navigate complex tax implications and manage employment law considerations. By: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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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
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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 […]
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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
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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.
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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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JD Supra: Mergers
APRIL 8, 2024
The National Security Division (NSD) of the Department of Justice announced a new self-disclosure policy on March 7, 2024 (M&A Policy) that impacts corporations, private equity firms, and venture capital firms and their merger and acquisition activities. By: Allen & Overy LLP
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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.
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
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Solganick & Co.
JANUARY 28, 2025
. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. Specialization : Acquisitions are also being driven by the need to acquire niche capabilities in areas like cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud migration.
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.
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JD Supra: Mergers
AUGUST 21, 2024
An estimated 75% of private equity transactions and 64% of larger strategic acquirers use it. RWI is a well-established tool in the merger and acquisition (M&A) toolbox for both private equity and strategic buyers. The use of representations and warranties insurance (RWI or R&W) has become increasingly mainstream.
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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.
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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
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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 (..)
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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
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
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JD Supra: Mergers
MAY 30, 2024
In this episode of The Proskauer Benefits Brief, David Teigman, partner in the Tax Department and a member of the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group, Josh Apfelroth, partner in the Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Group and Nick LaSpina, senior counsel in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group discuss (..)
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