TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 3, 2023

Databricks today announced that it has acquired Okera, a data governance platform with a focus on AI. Data governance was already a hot topic, but the recent focus on AI has highlighted some of the shortcomings of the previous approach to it, Databricks notes in today’s announcement. You can also reach us via SecureDrop.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

merger notification thresholds and substantially increased filing fees take effect on March 6, 2024. These thresholds determine which mergers and acquisitions must be reported to the federal government before consummation. Annual increases in U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The UK government has released its latest annual report on the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act, covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In late January 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released an updated operating plan in the event Congress does not pass a funding bill and the government shuts down. In a dramatic departure from prior practice, the FTC for the first time plans to also close down its premerger filing operations during such a scenario.

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JUNE 24, 2024

The Department of Defense assessed an average of about 40 defense-related mergers and acquisitions each year from 2018 to 2022, a small portion of the roughly 400 defense mergers estimated to occur annually, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). By: Goodwin

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 11, 2023

billion merger. The FTC sued Microsoft in December in an attempt to stop its acquisition of the gaming giant, which owns massive franchises like World of Warcraft and Call of Duty; the government body worried that the deal would “enable Microsoft to suppress competitors.” This ruling is a great sign for Microsoft.

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MARCH 10, 2025

E271: How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money! With decades of experience in technology, business acquisitions, and rollups, Richmond has developed a reputation for structuring creative and sustainable deals.

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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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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

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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OCTOBER 23, 2024

At a meeting of business leaders and global investors in London in mid-October, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told the audience that his government would "rip up" Britain's bureaucracy in a bid to unlock the "shock and awe of investment."

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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?

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 17, 2023

While a new director joined the Board in 2020, he was ousted barely a year later in 2021 following some self-serving corporate governance maneuvers geared at maintaining the underperforming status quo and the mummified Board’s grip on power. Attempts to add a new independent director as recently as 2-3 years ago were met with pushback.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals managing the complexities of deal-making, regulatory compliance, and data governance. By: HaystackID

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JANUARY 29, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced an increase to the annual adjustment of the monetary thresholds that apply to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures per the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act). The HSR Act governs the transactions that must be reported to the FTC and U.S.

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JULY 5, 2023

Any foreign company considering a merger with an Israeli company (or with an international company related to an Israeli company) should familiarize itself with various aspects of the laws governing mergers in Israel. By: Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The intersection of economic indicators and HSR transaction trends offers essential insights for professionals navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A). economic performance, and its implications for eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance. This report analyzes the most recent data on HSR filings, U.S.

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MAY 30, 2024

Now, more than ever, health care organizations are facing complex antitrust issues as their mergers/acquisitions, hiring, contracting, and private funding are being scrutinized by the federal and state governments. By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

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JUNE 24, 2024

The law is designed to increase government oversight of mergers and acquisitions involving health care entities. On July 1, 2024, Indiana’s new health care transactions notification law takes effect. By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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JUNE 27, 2024

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) has yet again clarified that a company’s size change in connection with a merger-and-acquisition event generally does not prevent the company from continuing to bid on set-aside orders under its General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), due diligence is a critical phase where a buyer’s acquisition team assesses potential risks and opportunities before finalizing the terms of an agreement to purchase its target company. By: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

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APRIL 2, 2024

McCormick granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motion to dismiss claims seeking to invalidate the acquisition of a gaming company (“Target”) by a large technology company under Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) Sections 251 and 141 and asserting claims of conversion. On February 29, 2024, Chancellor Kathaleen St.

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APRIL 24, 2024

There are five crucial areas of focus that will impact mergers, acquisitions and corporate governance going forward: New Hart Scott Rodino (HSR) rules are expected in weeks, not months. By: Stinson LLP

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 3, 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed today that it’s launching an initial “phase 1” merger inquiry, with the relevant stakeholders given a two-week period to provide comment. A full plate The Adobe-Figma acquisition is the latest in a long line of M&A transactions that the U.K. Elsewhere, U.K.

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Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a powerful tool for companies to grow and expand. Focus on ESG: Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are becoming increasingly crucial for businesses. M&A for positive change Mergers and acquisitions can be a powerful force for positive change.

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JUNE 27, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) and related corporate transactions, Delaware courts continue to play a pivotal role in shaping legal precedents and guiding corporate practices.

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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.

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APRIL 9, 2025

government has taken a closer look at investments, mergers and acquisitions, and other business activity that may have an impact on U.S. In recent years, the U.S. national security. For corporations and investors, this means that deals involving foreign businesses or investment counterparts can fall under considerable scrutiny.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 7, 2023

Amazon’s planned acquisition of iRobot is now under in-depth antitrust scrutiny in the European Union. We want to ensure that the acquisition of iRobot by Amazon does not have a negative impact on businesses and consumers, by distorting competition on the relevant markets. last month. Over in the U.S., But the EU waived the $68.7

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Our Antitrust and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups analyze this year’s Hart–Scott–Rodino Act adjustments and the Federal Trade Commission’s plans for a potential government shutdown. By: Alston & Bird

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

The HSR Act and its implementing rules require the parties of certain mergers and acquisitions to submit premerger notification (HSR forms) to the federal government and to wait a specified period before consummating their transaction. By: Stinson LLP

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JANUARY 25, 2024

The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act thresholds that govern which mergers & acquisitions must be reported to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will increase slightly more than 7% in February 2024. By: Cooley LLP

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 12, 2023

The megabucks deal, which sits among the biggest tech acquisitions of all time, was always likely to attract regulatory scrutiny when it was announced way back in May last year. Europe greenlights Broadcom’s $61B VMware acquisition by Paul Sawers originally published on TechCrunch followed suit in March.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When Vodafone and Hutchison-owned Three in the U.K. announced their plan to merge in a non-cash deal to create a $19 billion mega mobile operator in June of this year, we noted that it would likely face a sizeable regulatory hurdle. The next chapter in that story opened today: The country’s Competition and Markets Authority, […]

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APRIL 17, 2024

In navigating the complex world of private company mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding recent legal decisions is paramount. From governance disputes to acquisition agreement nuances, each case discussed sheds light on pivotal aspects of M&A transactions.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it approved changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), as amended, that apply to parties who enter into HSR Act reportable mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. The HSR Act governs which transactions must be reported to the FTC and U.S.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Musk, the Delaware Court of Chancery considered the enforceability of a so-called “Con Ed” provision contained in a merger agreement governing the well-publicized and troubled acquisition of Twitter, Inc. Twitter) by Elon Musk and his affiliates (defendants).

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