The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 1, 2023

US banking titan to buy ‘all deposits and substantially all assets’ of failed bank in deal brokered by regulators JP Morgan is to acquire most of the failed California bank First Republic, in a takeover brokered by regulators as the US races to contain a series of banking failures that has echoes of the 2008 global financial crisis.

Broker

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

history and the largest bank to collapse since 2008. Why bank regulations , including those passed after the 2008 financial crisis, failed to prevent this. Yes, it does, and the LCR was created in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis specifically to prevent bank runs. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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The Deal

AUGUST 24, 2023

Aryani graduated from law school in 2008, a very challenging time to begin practicing, and she did a mix of work at Chadbourne & Parke LLP, her first firm, before focusing on Latin American capital markets and M&A work. Aryani originally wanted to do public interest work, but she didn’t enjoy litigation.

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The M&A Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Otherwise, the buyer may terminate the acquisition agreement. Virtually all acquisition agreements include a formal definition of Material Adverse Effect in the Definitions section. 29 2008) , and. After signing a merger agreement to acquire IBP for about $1.6 This is often referred to as a MAC out. Osram Sylvania, Inc.

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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Miller affirmed that “acquiring companies should be rewarded—rather than penalized—when they engage in careful pre-acquisition diligence and post-acquisition integration to detect and remediate misconduct at the acquired company’s business.” [1] 8-02 (2008), [link]. 9] Id. [10] 10] See U.S.

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InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report. According to a study by Avalere Health and the Physician Advocacy Institute, hospital acquisition of physician practices in the U.S. In 2009 healthcare costs consumed 17.3%

Hospitality

The Harvard Law School Forum

MAY 2, 2023

Persistently high inflation, coupled with the fastest Fed tightening cycle seen since 1988, contributed to making 2022 the worst performing year for the S&P 500 Index since 2008, thrashing growth and technology stocks in particular. [1] 1] Geopolitical concerns added to poor investor sentiment approaching the new year. [2]

Consulting

Benchmark International

APRIL 27, 2023

history, following Washington Mutual's collapse in 2008. The bank's customers included tech startups, venture capital firms, and wealthy technology players. It was the second-largest bank failure in U.S. At the time of failure, it has $209 billion in assets.

Bank

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Others would counter that growth equity’s rapid ascent was mostly due to the easy money that persisted between 2008 and 2021. Many of these firms use debt to fund deals, and they complete bolt-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. They earn returns primarily from growth via acquisitions and organic sources.

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

But the events of 2023, including the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse and the rise of firms like Wells Fargo, Jefferies, and RBC, have shaken up the traditional list. The full list changes over time because banks get acquired, go out of business, and change their focus – while other banks make acquisitions and grow organically.

Bulge Bracket

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Following the 2008 financial crisis, regulations have intensified , pushing banks to allocate more resources to ensure compliance. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Introduced after the 2008 crisis, this U.S. The subprime mortgage crisis that led to the 2008 financial crash is a prime example.

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 5, 2023

Solganick served as the exclusive financial advisor for Austin-based, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Services Partner, Nextira in its acquisition by global IT services and consulting leader, Accenture. For more information, please contact us: mergers@solganick.com

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 29, 2018

M&A practitioners have long advised boards of directors that the Delaware courts have never found that the events or circumstances in a particular transaction met the contractual standard of having a material adverse effect (or MAE) as defined in a merger or acquisition agreement. The Merger Agreement. 2018-0300-JTL (Del.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

it’s starting to feel a lot like 2008. In 2008, some banks rescinded internships and full-time jobs, so it’s safest to assume that will happen again. The Macro Impact of UBS and Credit Suisse (and SVB) I expect more bank failures, hurried/forced acquisitions, and “emergency backstops” before this crisis is over.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, consider Tesla's acquisition of SolarCity in 2016. Remember the tumultuous acquisition attempt of Unilever by Kraft Heinz in 2017? Bankers, when guiding a company through a merger or acquisition, usually charge a retainer fee to ensure their intensive labor is compensated, like in the AT&T-Time Warner deal of 2018.

Finance

The Harvard Law School Forum

JUNE 27, 2023

bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis; JPMorgan Chase later agreed to buy the majority of its assets. [2] This news, coupled with First Republic having a high percentage of uninsured deposits, triggered a run on the bank, causing a liquidity crisis that the bank could not quell. [1] 3] [4] The U.S.

Financial Institution

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 15, 2023

A prime example is the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) Hofstede's dimensions can impact the success or failure of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) too. Consider the 2006 merger between French company Alcatel and US-based Lucent Technologies.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

European companies, especially after the financial crisis of 2008, started maintaining larger cash reserves. This means budgeting not only for acquisition costs but also for future operational expenses, expansion plans, and potential exit strategies. Contingency Planning: Setting aside a buffer for unexpected costs.

Private Equity

Cooley M&A

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

New records were attained in the past twelve months, eclipsing the previous highs set pre-2008 financial crash. Politicization of antitrust and merger review largely in check. antitrust reviews are being used to target foreign investment – in contrast to the CFIUS process that is unquestionably raising hurdles to foreign acquisitions.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Interconnected Finance World: Take the 2008 Financial Crisis as an example. Financial modeling and analysis, for instance, were crucial during Apple's acquisition of Beats, enabling decision-makers to understand the true value of the deal and the potential return on investment. Mortgage defaults in the U.S.

Finance

Devensoft

MAY 31, 2023

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can unlock a company’s global ambitions, open new markets, and secure a competitive advantage. This can create confusion and misunderstandings during negotiations and post-merger integration.

M&A

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

For instance, let's recall the Volkswagen Short Squeeze of 2008. This could include stronger-than-expected earnings reports, a new product launch, regulatory approvals, or even rumors about potential mergers and acquisitions. Porsche's announcement that it increased its stake in Volkswagen triggered the squeeze.

Stock

InvestmentBank.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Nowhere was this more prevalent than in 2007 and 2008. A Real World Example In 2007 and 2008 we were working with several different electrical contractors on selling their businesses. We work in Seattle mergers and acquisitions. For those who chose to wait, this proved fool-hearty and in some cases fatal.

Valuation

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This might mean cost-cutting, pivoting to new revenue streams, or even mergers and acquisitions to survive challenging times. During the 2008 global financial crisis , many sectors, from real estate to banking, experienced significant challenges.

Business

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Predictability A stable regulatory environment, underpinned by WTO agreements, provides investment bankers and private equity professionals with a more predictable landscape to plan mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Impact of Global Events on WTO Financial Crises The 2008 Financial Crisis tested WTO's principles.

Trading

Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

Update on Private Equity and Insurance Brokerages In our ,, previous article , we reported that the COVID-19 pandemic had not diminished the pace of mergers and acquisitions transactions we are seeing in the insurance agency and brokerage sector. The number of transactions we are working on has not abated.

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 17, 2023

Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. They also use “buy and build” strategies, such as bolt-on acquisitions , but most large deals are motivated by efficiency gains. A great example of this is Vista’s $2.6

Private Equity

The Harvard Law School Forum

JUNE 27, 2023

bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis; JPMorgan Chase later agreed to buy the majority of its assets. [2] This news, coupled with First Republic having a high percentage of uninsured deposits, triggered a run on the bank, causing a liquidity crisis that the bank could not quell. [1] 3] [4] The U.S.

Financial Institution

Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Over the last decade the use of R&W insurance in merger and acquisition transactions has grown exponentially. From 2008 to 2018, the total R&W policies bound per year in North America rose from 40 deals, providing $541 million of coverage to 1500+ R&W insurance transactions, providing aggregate coverage of $38.6

Insurance

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 14, 2024

Big Tech Companies Are On the Ball This Time Around If you look at the boom in startup activity right after the 2008 financial crisis, most Big Tech companies were fairly cautious. They were not completely revamping their business models.

Investment

Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 29, 2020

starting in the early 2000s and ending around the start of the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and the second (SPAC 2.0) Of course, perhaps the biggest difference between a SPAC and an IPO is the M&A component of the SPAC transaction, where the target company goes public by virtue of a reverse merger with the SPAC. Larger PIPEs.

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Cooley M&A

MAY 11, 2020

billion merger of equals in early April and go their separate ways. “It billion merger. Finally, on May 6, 2020, they announced an amended merger agreement whereby BorgWarner consented to the revolver draw and Delphi agreed to a 5% reduction in the exchange ratio. It Was a Mutual Breakup, I Swear – Amherst/Front Yard.”

Mergers and Acquisitions

How2Exit

JUNE 6, 2023

Ron Concept 1: M&A is Fascinating Human Psychology Mergers and acquisitions, commonly referred to as M&A, is a fascinating field that delves into the human psychology behind business decisions. Wilson also offers a growth-through-acquisition model as part of his coaching and strategy creation and execution services.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The main issues here are: 1) The “private funds” industry has grown tremendously since 2008 and has over $25 trillion in assets , more than the entire commercial banking sector in the U.S. Information about previous acquisitions , which could affect many PE firms using “roll-up” strategies to complete bolt-on acquisitions.

Private Equity

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 20, 2022

1] Major all-cash acquisitions have followed, such as Arena Pharmaceutical’s agreement to sell to Pfizer for $6.7 Midsize pharmaceutical buyers pursuing opportunistic acquisition strategies, with robust capital markets and high valuations having limited the pool of attractive assets available in recent years.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 17, 2025

On March 6, 2025, for the first time since 2008, the staff (the Staff) of the Securities and Exchange Commission updated its guidance on the use of lock-up agreements in connection with Rule 145(a) transactions (i.e., certain mergers, consolidations, reclassifications of securities and acquisitions of assets).Prior

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TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 2, 2025

Founded in 2008, Ann Arbor, Michigan-based SafeSend serves a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the processing and sharing of sensitive financial documents. Thomson Reuters has acquired tax automation company SafeSend in an all-cash transaction valued at $600 million.

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