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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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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. "We’re currently seeing a lot of follow-on investments into AI. By: Proskauer Rose LLP

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JANUARY 10, 2025

This year promises to see a significant increase in the volume of healthcare mergers, acquisitions and consolidations.

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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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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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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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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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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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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. the impact of foreign investment reviews triggered by.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DECEMBER 30, 2024

What risks are associated with a lack of due diligence during a business acquisition, asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger? How can due diligence make or break the success of any mergers and acquisitions transaction?

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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JANUARY 14, 2025

Ankura is pleased to present an overview of healthcare services transactions announced or closed during Q3 2024 in the United States. The total number of transactions decreased by 2.8 percent in the third quarter of 2024, following a decrease of 3.1 percent in the second quarter. percent.

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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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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

DOJ have sued to block the acquisition of Amedisys, Inc. The Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York AGs and the U.S. by UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (“UnitedHealth”), alleging that it would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act. By: Cozen O'Connor

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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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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Merger and acquisition cases are common here. Examples of these types of suits include Paramount Global (CBS-Viacom merger) and Tesla (Solar City merger). Traditionally, this has been the main type of derivative suit that has resulted in large settlements. By: Woodruff Sawyer

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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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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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OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will withdraw from the Memorandum of Understanding on Labor Issues in Merger Investigations one month after it entered into the MOU with three other agencies. By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

These thresholds determine which mergers and acquisitions must be reported to United States federal antitrust agencies for review before consummation. On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commissionannounced 2025 annual statutory adjustments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act thresholds. By: Fenwick & West LLP

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

At long last, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final rule to expand the pre-merger filling requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. Our Antitrust and Mergers & Acquisitions teams weigh in. By: Alston & Bird

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