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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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

AUGUST 1, 2024

The European Commission (EC) has given the go-ahead to HPE's planned megabucks acquisition of Juniper Networks. © 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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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 16, 2024

FTC Expands Required Merger Disclosures Federal agencies are asking parties to open the hood of their pre-merger transactions a little wider. On Thursday, the FTC voted unanimously to adopt a final rule seeking to reign in an acquisition market that it saw as slipping away from antitrust oversight (the Final Rule).

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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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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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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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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

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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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

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

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Republished with permission from, The Threshold, a publication of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee of the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section. This edition of the Threshold discusses the current and proposed roles of states in premerger notification and approval. with respect to premerger notification.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In a much-anticipated ruling of 3 September 2024, the EU's highest court threw out the policy that the European Commission has been pursuing since 2021, by which it asserted jurisdiction to review so-called “killer acquisitions” falling below the review thresholds of both the Commission and all EU Member States. By: Dechert LLP

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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 22, 2024

Last month, I wrote a blog post on the tone at the top, exemplified in Star Trek’s Original Series episode, Devil in the Dark. Based on the response, some passionate Star Trek fans are out there.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The MOU aimed to enhance interagency coordination in investigating and assessing the impact of proposed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on labor markets. Although the FTC’s sudden exit may indicate friction between it and the. By: Morgan Lewis

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Foreign Subsidies Regulation that entered into full effect late in 2023, added a third layer of regulatory scrutiny for large European Union (EU) Mergers and Acquisitions, in addition to merger control and foreign investment reviews.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission notched a victory in its efforts against the supermarket merger, which it sought to block over concerns about harm to shoppers and workers.

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TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Chip company Nvidia gets the green light from the European Union to complete its acquisition of Run:ai. The EU came to a unanimous decision today that Nvidia could go ahead with its acquisition of Israeli GPU orchestration platform Run:ai, according to reporting from Bloomberg. All rights reserved.

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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

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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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 24, 2024

On September 12, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued long-awaited proposed regulations (89 FR 75062) (the “Proposed Regulations”) on the application of the corporate alternative minimum tax (the “CAMT”), which was enacted two years ago as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”). (..)

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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

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

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

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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JD Supra: Mergers

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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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

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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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

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We are increasingly seeing requests for a committed acquisition/capex facility – often referred to as a Delayed Draw Term Loan (DDTL) – to be included as part of the initial capital structure on European syndicated leveraged loans. By: A&O Shearman

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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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