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Banking Industry Outlook: Potential Surge in Banking Mergers and Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a critical strategy for banks aiming to bolster their market presence and operational efficiency. Given the sizable number of market participants and an easing regulatory outlook, we expect to see a surge in banking merger and acquisition (M&A) activity as we look ahead towards 2025 and.

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Anticipated Surge in Mergers and Acquisitions for 2025: A Synthesis of Strategic Growth and Technological Advancements

JD Supra: Mergers

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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Momentum Shift: Canada’s M&A Landscape in 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

A variety of factors are expected to significantly increase Canadian M&A activity in 2025. We expect to enter 2025 with some positive momentum in Canadian dealmaking.

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New UAE Merger Control Thresholds Now Effective

JD Supra: Mergers

This LawFlash sets out the key features of the new UAE merger control regime, which recently came into effect. On 20 January 2025, the UAE government issued a ministerial decree (Decree) stipulating the threshold amounts for obtaining prior approval under the new merger control regime in the UAE. The Decree came.

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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q1 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

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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UK CMA Mergers Charter and behavioural remedies—statement of intent for merger reviews

JD Supra: Mergers

Hot on the heels of the UK governments February 2025 draft "strategic steer", the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a new Mergers Charter. The Charter details principles the CMA will apply when engaging with businesses during a merger review, and what it expects from businesses in return.

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UK Public M&A Monthly Activity Update: June 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

In June 2025, there were twelve Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and five further possible offers announced. Recommended cash offer by HGGC LLC for Inspired plc – £183.6 million – public to private. Recommended cash and share offer by Tritax Big Box REIT plc for Warehouse REIT plc – £485.2 million, and more.

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