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APRIL 17, 2025

The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market began 2025 with a slower start than expected given the easing headwinds and building momentum at the end of last year, with the number of deals reported in Q1 lower than the number of deals reported in the same period last year.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 11, 2025

The 2025 SuperReturn conference in Berlin last week once again solidified its position as a cornerstone event for the global private markets community, offering a vital platform for insights, networking, and a palpable sense of industry evolution.

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JULY 8, 2025

AIM Consultation Paper - 7 April 2025 / LSE - The London Stock Exchange (LSE) initiated a significant consultation on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The consultation closed on 16 June 2025. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 9, 2025

In the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, it is crucial to consider factors beyond the transaction itself, as the 2025 calendar year is already underway. Evaluating how potential 2025 tax changes and any changes beyond that might impact transactions can help prevent unforeseen challenges and liabilities. By: Ankura

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 10, 2025

In May 2025, there were eleven Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and ten further possible offers announced. Firm Offers announced this month: Recommended cash offer by Tristan Capital Partners for easyHotel Limited – £206.4 million Recommended cash offer by Brillian UK Limited for Trakm8 Holdings plc – £7.76

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 19, 2025

As of mid-2025, private equity (PE) investors remain intensely interested in health care services and technology companies despite higher borrowing costs, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and an increasingly complex state review landscape. By: ArentFox Schiff

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (the FTC) announced that it will (i) increase the dollar-based thresholds used to determine whether parties are required to notify federal antitrust authorities about a transaction under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR) and (ii) revise the HSR filing fee schedule.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and technological advancements are set to steer the course of M&A activities.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 11, 2025

PE deal market has been choppy in 2025 YTD as investors seek clarity on how various macroeconomic and geopolitical policies will play out. Growth: Growth equity has emerged as a bright spot within the PE deal market in 2025, with deal count and value both up over 50% YTD. Deal activity: The U.S. By: Ropes & Gray LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Sheppard Mullin partners, Cyrus Abbassi and Leonard Lipsky, served as panelists at the annual Orthopedics Today Conference in Kauai, Hawaii, held in January 2025. During a spirited discussion with various stakeholders in the orthopedics industry, they noted the following key takeaways: 1.

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JULY 9, 2025

Antitrust and Competition - The European Commission Imposes First Digital Markets Act Fines on Apple and Meta - On 23 April 2025, the European Commission (Commission) has issued its first ever fines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA): a €500 million fine on Apple for violation of the DMA’s prohibition of anti-steering provisions for app stores, and (..)

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JUNE 17, 2025

FUNDamentals is a periodic digest of news and information specifically for private funds and their managers.

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JULY 2, 2025

First EC Fines Imposed for Labour Market and Minority Shareholder Infringements - On 2 June 2025, the European Commission (EC) announced fines on Delivery Hero and Glovo for infringing EU competition law.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 18, 2025

At the start of the year, we surveyed M&A lawyers to gather their perspectives on the market dynamics, the year ahead, and the impact of representations and warranties insurance (RWI) on deals.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 25, 2025

Read our latest insights into the U.S. private equity market. We cover monthly deal activity and size, fundraising, exits, leveraged loans, and a look ahead. The drop in March deal count pushed Q1 deal count to the lowest quarterly level since the onset of the pandemic in Q2 2020.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 11, 2025

We are pleased to present the Conyers Norway Bulletin for 2025. This edition highlights key developments impacting Bermuda-incorporated companies in the Norwegian market over the past year. The Euronext Oslo Børs demonstrated resilience and adaptability in 2024 against geopolitical uncertainty and macroeconomic pressures.

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JUNE 20, 2025

On June 17, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the GENIUS Act (Act), which, if passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, would establish federal guardrails and a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 20, 2025

Legislative reform remains active in the APAC region, with Australia’s mandatory merger control regime nearing finalization, China seeking to amend its anti-monopoly laws, and Indonesia proposing to bolster its agency and make amendments to its competition laws to address the increasing complexity of competition issues.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 2, 2025

In Dealmaker’s Digest, read the top 10 latest developments in global transactions. We offer insights into M&A activity across industries and borders. Global M&A activity was mixed in May: aggregate deal value jumped nearly 40% month-over-month, while total deal count declined 8%.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As an avid Red Sox fan and former Los Angeles resident who often attended Dodgers games, I may still be basking in the Yankees’ loss in the World Series. Whatever the reason, I can’t help but draw parallels between the game of baseball and the world of M&A.

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JUNE 5, 2025

Explore the latest legal developments and regulatory updates impacting funds, advisers, and industry participants, including SEC rule amendments, compliance extensions, and guidance on accredited investor verification. By: Troutman Pepper Locke

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JUNE 30, 2025

To date, at least 15 states have enacted some form of healthcare transaction review law; several of these states have also enacted or proposed legislation in 2025 to expand the reach of the state’s existing transaction review laws. By: DLA Piper

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 3, 2025

June 23, 2025: Xcelplus International, engaged in the development and manufacture of zero-emissions waste-to-energy products, was acquired by Firepoint Energy through a reverse merger on June 23, 2025. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Firepoint Energy as it delivers on the stated objective of becoming publicly traded.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

This latest edition features an interview with retiring longtime Wilson Sonsini IP partner Vern Norviel and articles on MedTech and pharma trends for 2025, the eligibility of life sciences companies for qualified small business stock, what life sciences companies need to know about brands, double-patenting jeopardy, and life sciences venture financings (..)

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MARCH 19, 2025

Tax developments - Pillar 2s viability: Perspectives from industry leaders - In a prior edition of Tax Bytes, we explained how some, including the Finance Ministers of Hungary and India, have questioned the viability of Pillar 2.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 13, 2025

In 2024, in line with our predictions from last year, the UK public takeover market saw a sharp increase in the number of megadeals, i.e., those valued in excess of 1 billion. Seventeen such transactions were announced in 2024, which is over four times as many in 2023.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 9, 2025

As we pass the midpoint of 2025, it’s timely to look back at what we saw in the first half and reassess the road ahead. Were our predictions from the beginning of the year on the mark, or did we get it wrong? What do we think now? By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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MARCH 13, 2025

SPECIAL EUROPEAN COUNCIL - Main results of the Special European Council - 06 March 2025. European Council conclusions on European defence. By: Mayer Brown

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APRIL 1, 2025

Here are the ones worth watching in 2025. The Ankura Healthcare Real Estate Strategy team monitors a wide variety of economic indicators to inform clients upcoming strategic endeavors. By: Ankura

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MAY 9, 2025

The Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference (BBHIC), held in Toronto this week, drew over 1,500 global participants to one of Canada's leading events for healthcare investment and innovation.

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JUNE 25, 2025

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week. By: Troutman Pepper Locke

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 23, 2025

A Recap: Expectations for 2025 Versus Reality to Date - 2025 began with optimism that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity would continue to increase this year.

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APRIL 9, 2025

on April 24, 2025 to discuss new enforcement policies and share updates on current issues in antitrust. Antitrust experts from across the globe convened in Washington, D.C.

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MARCH 12, 2025

PE dealmaking had a slower start in 2025. Read our latest insights into the U.S. private equity market. We cover monthly deal activity and size, fundraising, exits, leveraged loans, and a look ahead. YTD deal numbers through February were below those for the same period in the past five years. By: Ropes & Gray LLP

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JANUARY 22, 2025

On January 3, 2025, Judge Paul R. 2025 WL 24364 (Del. Wallace of the Superior Court for the State of Delaware granted plaintiffs motion for summary judgment in a directors and officers (D&O) insurance denial case against. Harman Intl Indus. Illinois Natl Ins.

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Deal Lawyers

MAY 23, 2025

Wachtell Lipton recently published the 2025 edition of its 234-page Takeover Law and Practice publication.

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MAY 22, 2025

Get ready to explore the future of innovation and collaboration at Cisco Live 2025! From June 8-12 in San Diegoor virtually from anywherethis premier event brings together thought leaders and for Read more on Cisco Blogs

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