JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 3, 2024

November 18, 2024: Piedmont Lithium, a U.S. based, development-stage, multi-asset, integrated lithium business in support of a clean energy economy and energy security, reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Sayona Mining for an undisclosed amount.

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M&A Mergers Business Securities 177

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 10, 2025

The legal landscape surrounding blockchain technology underwent dramatic shifts in 2024, particularly in the United States, offering both remarkable opportunities and substantial compliance challenges. By: Polsinelli

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Government 314

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 30, 2024

As we move into the second half of 2024, the competition law landscape across the Asia-Pacific region continues to shift towards tighter regulation and increased enforcement.

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JUNE 12, 2025

In FY 2024/25, UK merger control underwent significant changes, including important statutory amendments, updates to the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) rules and an apparent shift in focus when reviewing mergers to ensure that the CMA contributes to the UK government’s policy of creating growth. By: WilmerHale

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Mergers 165

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 2, 2024

June 26, 2024: Infintium Fuel Cells, a manufacturer of a variety of hydrogen power cells with a maximum power of 35kWh, which act as an alternative to electric batteries, enabling businesses in the material handling industry to increase productivity, lower costs and deliver true-zero emissions, acquired Goldenstone Acquisition for $18 million through (..)

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M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Manufacturing Acquisitions 305

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 29, 2024

In May 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division, together with 30 states and the District of Columbia, sued Live Nation, alleging monopolization and other claims. 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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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As we reflect on 2024, our Polish Corporate/M&A practice has once again proven its dedication to delivering exceptional legal services and strategic guidance to our clients.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 10, 2025

On June 7, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the 2024 Annual Report on Antitrust Enforcement (“Report”), providing a comprehensive overview of key legislative developments, enforcement activity, merger review, and administrative monopoly regulation over the past year.

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Mergers 165

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In 2024, the U.S. Originally published in Law360 - December 19, 2024. federal bank regulators were extremely active, with initiatives ranging from antitrust and capital to proposals regarding controlling shareholders and incentive-based compensation. Climate issues and resolution planning were also areas of focus.

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JD Supra: Mergers

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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Trading Acquisitions Mergers M&A 183

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The insurtech industry experienced some challenges in 2024, with notable shifts in funding, deal activity, and strategic investments, according to CB Insights State of Insurtech 2024 report. The report highlights a number of key trends shaping the industry. By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

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Funds Investment 201

TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 30, 2024

“We […] 2024 TechCrunch. As part of the merger, Run:ai said its software, which currently only works with Nvidia products, will be open sourced, meaning Nvidia rivals like AMD and Intel will be able to adapt it for their hardware. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions Mergers Management 347

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 19, 2025

A visual breakdown of the geographical trends in antitrust enforcement fines around the world. Europe - At the country level, antitrust enforcement fines in Europe were USD2.3 billion, a significant increase from 2023. Americas - Antitrust enforcement fines in the Americas were USD162 million, a decrease from 2023.

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M&A 165

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed analysis of the July 2024 HSR transaction data and key economic indicators, emphasizing their impact on the eDiscovery sector.

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Economics Mergers and Acquisitions Electronics M&A 272

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 28, 2024

The first bank to meet its demise in 2024 is smaller than its 2023 counterparts. In 2023 we saw Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) and First Republic Bank (“First Republic”) fail. The most recent bank to experience a failure bears a striking resemblance – in name only – to one of these banks. By: Poyner Spruill LLP

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Banking Bank IT 300

JD Supra: Mergers

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. Companies can still close deals if they structure them to “go the distance” and have a solid litigation strategy.

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Mergers 305

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Appellate court ruling widens scope of NY fee-splitting law to include earnouts - The decision overturned a lower court ruling relating to the sale of part of a dental practice in 2015. The plaintiff agreed to sell certain assets to another dental practice for $250,000.

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Sale 305

TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 4, 2024

Some investors are more optimistic about M&A in 2024, while others think we will see a rebound in the IPO market. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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IPO M&A Investors Mergers and Acquisitions 268

JD Supra: Mergers

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.

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Mergers IT 317

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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Acquisitions Mergers IT Mergers and Acquisitions 289

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Global M&A in 2024 faced geopolitical issues, elevated interest rates, and inflationary pressures, with expanding antitrust, foreign investment, national security, and export regimes adding complexity. By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

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M&A Banking Bank Investment 205

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The "European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin" breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe during the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways. By: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Effective October 2024, these updates aim to align Floridas securities laws with federal standards while enhancing protections for investors in the Sunshine State. By: DarrowEverett LLP

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Investors Government Investment Securities 264

TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 16, 2024

MarcyPens spokesperson declined to comment further on the […] 2024 TechCrunch. The newly formed MarcyPen Capital Partners has $900 million in assets under management, according to PitchBook. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Investment Capital Management Mergers and Acquisitions 269

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In our biannual M&A trends report we explore the possible impact of the new U.S. administration on dealmaking, the dynamics of transatlantic M&A, private equity exits, and Mario Draghis proposals to reshape the European merger review landscape.

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M&A Private Equity Mergers Equities 177

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 12, 2025

Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present The Scramble: Gaming Legal Year in Review 2024. This annual publication offers a retrospective look at the game industrys legal landscape of the past year, showcases Wilson Sonsinis contributions during that period, delivers insightful industry analyses, and anticipated trends.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

to be purchased from founders in […] 2024 TechCrunch. Hindustan Unilever will initially acquire a 90.5% stake in the direct-to-consumer brand through secondary buyouts and primary investment, with the remaining 9.5% All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Investment Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers Acquisitions 247

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 7, 2025

In its latest annual Market Cleanliness report published yesterday, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that 38% of UK takeover targets in 2024 experienced an abnormal increase in their share price in the two days before the first announcement of a firm or possible offer.

Trading 159

Trading Shares IT 159

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.

Economics 309

Economics Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Mergers 309

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 11, 2025

Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification filings through the first eight months of Fiscal Year 2025 (October 2024 through May 2025) have totaled 1,362 transactions, with 148 filings reported in May alone. This reveals a transactional landscape characterized by measured corporate behavior and strategic recalibration.

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M&A Corporation Economics 177

TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 13, 2025

Clearwater, which says it has obtained an $800 million loan to fund the transaction, along with a $200 million revolving line of […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Investment Manager Management Investment Asset Management 241

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 19, 2025

2024 saw a continued trend of heightened dawn raid activity by antitrust authorities across the globe. Of the 31 jurisdictions surveyed, 24 (77%) confirmed that the regulator had carried out dawn raids during the course of 2024, conducting in total more than 70 raids.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Bienvenue à l’édition d’octobre de l’infolettre Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes, une publication mensuelle des groupes Concurrence et antitrust et Investissement étranger de Blakes. Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes présente un survol des développements récents en droit de la concurrence et en droit de l’investissement étranger au Canada.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

European leveraged finance markets back on track -European leveraged finance markets rallied strongly in 2024, with momentum for new deals and opportunities for borrowers and lenders alike in 2025 - Europe's leveraged finance markets enter 2025 following a solid performance in 2024, with the syndicated loan and high yield bond markets rallying and (..)

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Finance Finance Debt 177

European Investment Bank

JULY 8, 2025

The EIB Group Compliance Activity Report for 2024 describes the EIB Group Compliance Functions’ organisational set-up, activities, ongoing work to further strengthen the policy framework and the management of the risks under their remit, and includes the foreseen priorities for 2025.

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Management 52

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 4, 2025

German dealmaking posted steady growth in 2024 against a backdrop of political and economic upheaval - Deals targeting German assets remained resilient in 2024 despite the challenging political and economic climate in the country.

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