TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 20, 2025

Snap says almost the entire Saturn team is joining Snap as part of the acquisition, with just under 30 full-time employees coming on board. Founded in 2018, Saturn reimagines the calendaring experience by bringing in a social element. Prior to joining the publication in 2021, she was a telecom reporter at MobileSyrup.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

b' E188: Valsoft's Investment Partner Costa Tagalakis, Discusses Their Successful Acquisition Strategy - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Costa Tagalakis is an investment partner at Valsoft Corporation, a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and operation of vertical market software businesses.

Acquisitions

TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 18, 2023

announced this morning its acquisition of Boxed.com and “other intellectual property portfolios and affiliates” in an all-cash transaction. MSG says it will continue to serve Boxed customers, vendors and brands following the acquisition. based regional distributor MSG Distributors, Inc. ”

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

What’s on tap for 2018 M&A? No longer just “acquihires,” today’s innovation-driven acquisition is focused on talent retention. One familiar technique used by sophisticated tech buyers is a holdback structure that subjects a portion of key employees’ merger consideration to revesting.

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Cisco: M&A

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Jason Button leads the Cisco Security and Trust Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) organization. He was formerly the director of IT at Duo Security, a company Cisco acquired in 2018, making him uniquely… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 27, 2023

This marks Socure’s first acquisition. Founded in 2018, Berbix focuses on verifying users’ identities by checking scanned IDs in real time. He also noted that Socure is in a good position to make an acquisition like this. Berbix previously raised a total of $11.6

Valuation

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 13, 2023

In 2018, the app suffered a major data breach affecting 21 million people. Sincere roadmap With the addition of Timehop in its roster combined with the VidHug (now Memento) acquisition in 2021 , Punchbowl wanted to create a brand to encapsulate its work around creating memories. Hence its rebranding to Sincere.

IT

Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 7, 2018

On July 30, 2018, Vice Chancellor Tamika Montgomery-Reeves of the Delaware Court of Chancery partially granted a Section 220 demand for the books and records of Globalstar, Inc. 2018-0351-TMR (Del. July 30, 2018). July 30, 2018). brought by the company's largest minority stockholder, Mudrick Capital Management, L.P.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 17, 2023

Corsair purchased Elgato’s gaming division back in 2018 and continues to release products with that branding. We are also excited to be able to offer specialized Corsair and Elgato products to the enthusiast community that Drop is engaged with.” Being a part of Corsair will help our team deliver more of what you love.

Portfolio

Shearman & Sterling

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

's motion to dismiss an action for breach of a merger agreement brought by Genuine Parts Company ("GPC"). 2018-0730-JRS (Del. The claims arose after defendant terminated the two office supply companies' merger agreement in favor of an acquisition of defendant by a private equity firm. Genuine Parts Co.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

“Deals like the Whitehorse acquisition from 2018 were examples of Chesapeake expanding in areas in which they didn’t have a lot of previous assets.” The post Chesapeake, Southwestern Merger Signals Step for LNG appeared first on The Deal. 16, 2024, on The Deal’s premium subscription website.

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Shearman & Sterling

JANUARY 14, 2020

after it was acquired in a tender offer and cash-out merger by a private equity firm. 2018-0789-JRS (Del. The claims focused on Essendant's decision to terminate a merger agreement providing for a stock-for-stock merger with Genuine Parts Co. ("GPC") in favor of an all-cash deal offered by the private equity firm.

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Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 28, 2018

On August 17, 2018, Chancellor Andre G. Bouchard of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied all of plaintiffs' claims challenging a series of transactions culminating in the acquisition of defendant Design Within Reach, Inc. ("DWR") by Herman Miller, Inc. ("HM") in July 2014. 10477-CB (Del.

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Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 28, 2018

On August 17, 2018, Chancellor Andre G. Bouchard of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied all of plaintiffs' claims challenging a series of transactions culminating in the acquisition of defendant Design Within Reach, Inc. ("DWR") by Herman Miller, Inc. ("HM") in July 2014. 10477-CB (Del.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

When TechCrunch first covered the company way back in 2018 , it was working with large brands like TGI Friday’s, Disney and Shell to provide bespoke AI solutions. Image Credits: Hypergiant Industries Hypergiant has not always been so laser-focused on defense and critical infrastructure.

Capital

InvestmentBank.com

AUGUST 14, 2019

of the total educational expenditures as of 2018, indicating $152 billion of EdTech expenditures, digital spend is expected to increase to a $342 billion scale, taking 4.4% billion in 2018 in the U.S., billion in 2018. billion of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018 in the educational support segment, indicating a 0.9%

Education

Cooley M&A

AUGUST 1, 2018

On 24 July 2018, the UK government published details of its proposed new regime for the scrutiny of foreign investments that may have national security implications. The details are contained in the National Security and Investment White Paper and a draft Statutory Statement of Policy Intent (together, the “Proposals”).

Government

Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 7, 2018

On July 30, 2018, Vice Chancellor Tamika Montgomery-Reeves of the Delaware Court of Chancery partially granted a Section 220 demand for the books and records of Globalstar, Inc. 2018-0351-TMR (Del. July 30, 2018). July 30, 2018). brought by the company's largest minority stockholder, Mudrick Capital Management, L.P.

Mergers

Shearman & Sterling

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

On August 31, 2020, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed breach of fiduciary duty claims asserted against the directors of USG Corporation by former stockholders following its acquisition by a privately held German manufacturer of building materials. 2018-0602-SG (Del.

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M&A Leadership Council

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The Art of M&A® / Post-Merger Integration and Divestitures An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux COMMITMENTS to EMPLOYEES Why is it important to make and keep commitments to employees? How do pension funds respond to downsizing after mergers?

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Shearman & Sterling

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

's motion to dismiss an action for breach of a merger agreement brought by Genuine Parts Company ("GPC"). 2018-0730-JRS (Del. The claims arose after defendant terminated the two office supply companies' merger agreement in favor of an acquisition of defendant by a private equity firm. Genuine Parts Co.

Mergers

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 20, 2023

In 2018, the deal was treated with much scepticism, but Melrose can hardly be accused of slash-and-burn tactics To very little fanfare, London’s stock market on Thursday gained a £1.6bn engineering company that supplies 90% of the world’s vehicle manufacturers and is top dog in the specialised field of drive systems. Continue reading.

Engineering

Shearman & Sterling

JANUARY 14, 2020

after it was acquired in a tender offer and cash-out merger by a private equity firm. 2018-0789-JRS (Del. The claims focused on Essendant's decision to terminate a merger agreement providing for a stock-for-stock merger with Genuine Parts Co. ("GPC") in favor of an all-cash deal offered by the private equity firm.

Mergers

Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 7, 2018

On July 30, 2018, Chancellor Andre Bouchard of the Delaware Court of Chancery determined that the deal price minus synergies was the best evidence of the fair value of Solera Holdings, Inc. ("Solera") in an appraisal action arising from the acquisition of Solera by Vista Equity Partners. July 30, 2018). 12080-CB (Del Ch.

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Shearman & Sterling

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Fresenius Kabi AG, Quercus Acquisition, Inc., 2018-0300-JTL (Del. Vice Chancellor Laster concluded that Akorn violated not only multiple representations and covenants in the merger agreement but also the general MAE provision, ruling that an MAE had occurred. KGaA ("Fresenius") properly terminated its $4.3 Akorn, Inc.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 12, 2023

In 2018, Jumbo raised a $3.5 It also removed the paid subscription after realizing that it couldn’t become a sustainable business model over the long run. Jumbo floated the idea of offering a B2B version of its app and service, but that never materialized. million seed round led by Thrive Capital’s Josh Miller and Nextview Ventures’ Rob Go.

Insurance

InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For the better part of the last decade, physician practices have seen a wave of consolidation by hospitals and private equity with 2018 being no exception [1]. In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report. of GDP or $2.5

Hospitality

Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

On February 8, 2018, Justice Shirley Werner Kornreich of the New York Supreme Court denied a motion for final approval of a disclosure-only settlement in a class action suit brought by shareholders of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. ("MMM") regarding its acquisition of Texas Industries, Inc. ("TXI").

Mergers and Acquisitions

Shearman & Sterling

JULY 17, 2018

July 9, 2018). Morrison v. 445, 2017 (Del. As discussed in our prior post on this case, the Court of Chancery dismissed claims that the sale process undertaken by TFM was a "sham" designed by TFM's founder to deliver the company into the hands of a favored suitor.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Shearman & Sterling

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

On August 31, 2020, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed breach of fiduciary duty claims asserted against the directors of USG Corporation by former stockholders following its acquisition by a privately held German manufacturer of building materials. 2018-0602-SG (Del.

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Quest: Mergers & Acquisitions

JULY 2, 2019

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are always a hush-hush thing, where only a select few in each organization are privy to the details and the negotiations. As we all know, Marriott suffered a massive data breach because Starwood Hotels had already been compromised two years before the acquisition – and no one noticed.

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Quest: Mergers & Acquisitions

AUGUST 12, 2019

As you recall from Part 1 of my mergers and acquisitions security series, I highlighted a few key security mistakes organizations make during an M&A IT integration. House report and you’ll quickly find that this perfect storm was created in large part due to their aggressive acquisition spree. billion – BILLION!

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Quest: Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 21, 2019

The question of whether a merger and acquisition (M&A) or divestiture will hit your organization is settled. IT integration challenges in a M&A Yet IT teams face special challenges in achieving the technology integration required by a merger or acquisition. It will and I’ll explain below. Gartner, Inc.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

JUNE 16, 2023

In recent months, the life sciences industry has seen the reemergence of contingent value rights, or CVRs, in public company acquisitions as a way to bridge a valuation gap between buyers and sellers. Executive Summary This study addresses CVRs, the public M&A analog to the earnout used in private deals, which can be price-driven (e.g.,

M&A

Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 7, 2018

On July 30, 2018, Chancellor Andre Bouchard of the Delaware Court of Chancery determined that the deal price minus synergies was the best evidence of the fair value of Solera Holdings, Inc. ("Solera") in an appraisal action arising from the acquisition of Solera by Vista Equity Partners. July 30, 2018). 12080-CB (Del Ch.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Shearman & Sterling

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Fresenius Kabi AG, Quercus Acquisition, Inc., 2018-0300-JTL (Del. Vice Chancellor Laster concluded that Akorn violated not only multiple representations and covenants in the merger agreement but also the general MAE provision, ruling that an MAE had occurred. KGaA ("Fresenius") properly terminated its $4.3 Akorn, Inc.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Shearman & Sterling

APRIL 9, 2019

against its former directors for breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the company's acquisition by affiliates of H.I.G. Capital, LLC in a tender offer followed by a merger. 2018-0221-AGB (Del. Bouchard of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed class action claims asserted by former shareholders of NCI, Inc.

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