TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The merger talks come as B2B e-commerce companies in Africa […] © 2023 TechCrunch. Egyptian B2B e-commerce startup MaxAB and Wasoko, a Kenya-based e-commerce player with operations in Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia, are in talks to merge operations, TechCrunch has exclusively learned from multiple sources. All rights reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The EC’s review of the Illumina/Grail transaction was based on referrals from member states where the transaction did not meet the applicable. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Key Points - - EU competition regulators are increasingly considering “ecosystems” of products and services in their analysis of the competitive impact of mergers — a framework that often does not fit with the historical focus on horizontal and vertical relationships. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

We consider the significance for companies active in digital markets of the upcoming changes to merger control, which could significantly increase the risk of scrutiny and investigation of transactions by the CMA. By: Hogan Lovells

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

billion merger of the Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains. The Oregon court adopted the controversial 2023 Merger Guidelines market concentration presumption and largely accepted the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) and its experts arguments for a narrow grocery market.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) open meeting this month, agency staff and commissioners discussed the recently launched " Merger Portal." The portal is available on the FTC's website and provides the public with an additional method of communicating opinions and facts regarding mergers to the agency. By: Troutman Pepper

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Australia’s mandatory suspensory merger control regime will come into force on 1 January 2026 following the passing of legislation by both houses of Parliament, representing a major shift for businesses, their advisors and the competition regulator. By: White & Case LLP

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions podcast series, Partners Jeffery Banish and Joshua Gelfand discuss many of the complex issues surrounding employee benefits and executive compensation in M&A transactions.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

This landmark legislation provides expanded powers to the CMA in respect of merger control, digital markets, competition and consumer protection. After years of planning and debate, the UK's Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act will come into force on 1 January 2025. By: White & Case LLP

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Australia will soon shift to a mandatory and suspensory merger control regime, with the transition commencing mid-2025. We provide below our key takeaways and observations on the bill which now has the support of both major political parties. By: A&O Shearman

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the concurrence of the Department of Justice, has unanimously adopted sweeping changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) rules. By: Fenwick & West LLP

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

merger control filing process was published in the Federal Register, making the effective date for the new process February 10, 2025. Earlier this month, the final rule overhauling the U.S. All filings made on or after that date must conform with the new requirements. By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

12 challenging the proposed merger between UnitedHealth Group (UHG) and Amedisys. In the latest effort to prevent vertical consolidation in the healthcare industry, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – along with the states of Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey and New York – filed a lawsuit on Nov. By: Holland & Knight LLP

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AUGUST 22, 2024

The Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal of a final written decision in an IPR based on issue preclusion where a district court had dismissed a complaint finding the patent claims subject-matter ineligible.

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JULY 1, 2024

Spotlight on below-threshold merger reviews: doubts over European Commission’s powers while in depth probes launched in Italy - Last month, we reported on the landmark Advocate General (AG) opinion in Illumina/GRAIL. He advised the EU’s top court to rule that the EC does not. By: A&O Shearman

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

As US Antitrust Agencies Double Down on Merger Enforcement Approach, New Deal Strategies Emerge The DOJ and FTC continue to pursue an aggressive merger enforcement agenda with new merger guidelines and filing requirements. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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JULY 29, 2024

UNITED STATES - - Agencies Revisiting Consummated Mergers - What’s old is new again, as agencies are increasingly scrutinizing consummated mergers from years past. If successful, the lawsuit could result in Live Nation being forced to sell Ticketmaster despite regulators clearing the combination in 2010.

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MAY 24, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Council of the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association (“DSBA”) issued proposed amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), which, if signed into law, would become effective on August 1, 2024. One of the proposed amendment stems from Crispo v. No 2022-0666-KSJM, 2023 WL 7154477 (Del.

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JULY 16, 2024

authorities have until early September to decide whether the hiring is tantamount to a merger. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc.

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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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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

"We’re currently seeing a lot of follow-on investments into AI. For example, sponsors are making incremental investments into portfolio companies or using portco balance sheet cash and/or stock to finance acquisitions of minority investments in or joint venture transactions with AI-focused companies. By: Proskauer Rose LLP

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JULY 31, 2024

The due diligence process is a critical element in a merger and acquisition transaction. Most companies clearly define the steps and rarely skip them. However, the participants in the process vary widely, and ethics and compliance are often overlooked.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

In addition to a myriad of issues to consider during M&A transactions, parties should conduct due diligence related to US trade regulations and the often-related foreign investment regulations that arise in the context of an acquisition by a foreign company. successor liability based on previous or ongoing violations by the target company; 2.

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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. By: Bracewell LLP

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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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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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DECEMBER 23, 2024

In re: CCIV / Lucid Motors Sec. 4th 1181 (9th Cir. 2024), the Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a securities fraud class action brought by investors under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 against Lucid Motors and its Chief Executive Officer. . By: Hogan Lovells

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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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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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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Japans second- and third-largest automakers hope the deal can help them catch up with Tesla and Chinas BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.

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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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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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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

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The European Commission determined that if the merger went through, other […] 2024 TechCrunch. 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. For personal use only.

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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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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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