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Illinois and Minnesota AGs Join FTC’s Lawsuit Against Private Equity Firm

JD Supra: Mergers

Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison have joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Surmodics Inc. by GTCR BC Holdings LLC, two major manufacturers of critical medical device coatings.

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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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Federal Trade Commission Unanimously Votes To Block Vertical Mattress Merger

JD Supra: Mergers

Federal Trade Commission sought to block mattress manufacturer (the “Manufacturer”) contemplated $4 billion acquisition of a mattress retailer (“Retailer”) by filing both an administrative complaint and a complaint in the U.S. After a 5-0 vote, on July 2, 2024, the U.S.

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Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2024 - Overcoming Obstacles: Challenges Faced by China’s FDI in Mexico

JD Supra: Mergers

China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico has seen substantial growth in recent years, reflecting a strategic alignment with global economic shifts and regional trade dynamics. By: Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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How EVs and US tariffs could drive Chinese deals into Europe

JD Supra: Mergers

China experienced positive economic growth last year despite significant headwinds such as trade protectionism and weakening consumer demand. The countrys GDP grew by 5 percent over the course of the year, with a booming manufacturing sector and export-driven economy driving growth. By: White & Case LLP

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JPMorgan says 'all roads' of the AI boom lead to this global chip manufacturer that's trading at a 50% discount

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Investors looking to bet on the AI boom may want to take a look at this semiconductor supplier trading at a discount to the sector, JPMorgan says.

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MiddleGround to take tools manufacturer Starrett private

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When the transaction closes, Starrett will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange. The post MiddleGround to take tools manufacturer Starrett private appeared first on PE Hub.