TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Adobe’s $20 billion mega-bid to buy rival Figma is now officially dead, after the companies said today that regulatory pushback in Europe had caused them to put an end to the acquisition plans.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the context of mergers and acquisitions, an acquisition target’s qualified retirement plans, health plans, executive compensation arrangements, and benefit programs (referred to collectively as “benefit programs”) can all be a source of significant liabilities.

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How2Exit

MAY 6, 2024

b' E210: Strategic Real Estate: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Roll-Ups for Maximum Return - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Dan Taylor is an experienced professional specializing in real estate strategies that set him apart from conventional practices. then sell those businesses without the real estate."

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 5, 2024

It was a muted start to the year for the acquisition and leveraged finance market due to a challenging macroeconomic climate.

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How2Exit

APRIL 22, 2024

b' E206: Walker's Acquisition Advantage: Buy Smarter, Win Bigger with Proven Buy Then Build Strategy - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Walker Deibel is an influential figure in the field of mergers and acquisitions, renowned for his bestselling book "Buy Then Build."

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

3129, would grant the AG oversight over private equity and hedge fund acquisitions of health care facilities. California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta and Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Jim Wood have introduced new legislation addressing private equity health care deals. The bill, A.B. By: Troutman Pepper

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TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Snowflake is buying Samooha, a startup developing a “cross-cloud” data collaboration suite, the companies announced this morning — adding to the list of big tech acquisitions leading up to the holiday season.

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How2Exit

APRIL 22, 2024

b' E205: Raising Capital for Acquisitions: Funding Sources to Finance Your Dream Deal w/ Parnell Speed - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Parnell Speed is a seasoned professional with a background in engineering and experience in the real estate sector.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have been common in the U.S. Within the subset of M&A that are acquisitions, buyers are bifurcated into two primary categories defined by the motivation for the acquisition: financial versus strategic.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 21, 2024

Join us for a special cocktail reception hosted at Bricker Graydon Law to learn more about the MBA Fund I, a new equity capital fund to support business acquisitions and growth capital for minority entrepreneurs.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On October 12, 2023, the European Commission (EC) ordered Illumina to unwind its already completed acquisition of the cancer-test provider GRAIL Inc. This is the first time that the EC has ordered a reversal of an acquisition. By: WilmerHale

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In a December 2023 statement, the White House detailed its intention to encourage antitrust enforcers to scrutinize anticompetitive acquisitions and anticompetitive practices in health care.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The healthcare industry is no stranger to mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Over the years, consolidation has played a significant role in reshaping the healthcare landscape, driven by factors such as regulatory changes, technological advancements, and the pursuit of economies of scale. By: Ankura

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 11, 2024

Acquisition also involves significant tax implications that can affect the value and structure of the deal. Therefore, it is crucial for buyers and sellers to understand the tax consequences of different types of acquisitions and plan accordingly. By: PilieroMazza PLLC

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Midaxo

AUGUST 16, 2023

Retention bonuses – These bonuses are typically based on the individual’s continued employment with the company for a specified period after the acquisition is completed. Q: What do you find is the best governance model particularly with small acquisitions? What makes that model better than others?

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 6, 2024

1 Relevant Authorities and Legislation - 1.1 What regulates M&A?

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A recent PitchBook article addresses this, highlighting data that shows young startups were much more likely to be the targets of acquisitions last year, a trend that looks to continue into 2024. We know 2023 was not a great year for M&A activity, but seed- and early-stage startups fared much better than their later-stage counterparts.

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How2Exit

APRIL 8, 2024

b' E202: M&A for Entrepreneurs: Leverage Acquisitions to Scale Your Business Faster with Dominic Wells - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Dominic Wells is an accomplished entrepreneur and the CEO of Onfolio, a publicly traded company specializing in the acquisition of online businesses.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions on Wednesday. Pursuant to this new policy, the DOJ will not prosecute companies that self-report potential violations occurring within an acquisition target's business.

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How2Exit

JANUARY 8, 2024

b' E174: Acquisition Entrepreneur Michael Frew on Buying and Growing SaaS Companies - Watch Here rn rn About The Guest(s): Michael Frew is an acquisition entrepreneur with a background in engineering. rn Summary: Michael Frew shares his journey from being an engineer to becoming an acquisition entrepreneur.

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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.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 6, 2023

More hospital acquisitions may seek to avoid premerger scrutiny of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the HSR Act (or any antitrust inquiry ever) if a recent federal district court decision holds up and becomes settled law. By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 11, 2024

In the litigation context, this has involved, in addition to new lawsuits filed by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) seeking to block proposed healthcare system mergers and acquisitions, additional challenges to the purchase by private equity firms of physician practices, along with lawsuits brought by aggrieved competitors and by purchasers of (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Davies’ Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions guide draws on our substantial cross-border M&A experience to offer guidance on both the legal framework and practical aspects of Canadian mergers and acquisitions, including critical tax and regulatory considerations. Please see full Guide below for more information.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

With HashiCorp, Big Blue gets a set of cloud lifecycle management and security tools, and a company that is growing considerably faster than any of IBM’s other businesses. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has not only reshaped the industry but also navigated a complex path of antitrust scrutiny. In the ever-evolving world of gaming and esports, Microsoft’s monumental $68.7 the European Commission, and the U.K.’s s Competition and Markets Authority.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

billion acquisition of Albertsons Companies (Albertsons), citing concerns that the proposed deal would eliminate competition among the supermarket giants, leading to higher grocery prices for millions of Americans. District Court for the District of Oregon seeking a preliminary injunction to stall Kroger Company’s (Kroger) proposed $24.6

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 12, 2023

and current IMS Senior Technology Advisor, joins Adam Bloomberg, Senior Client Success Advisor, to discuss why the trial division of Precise joined IMS, how the transition is going, and what clients and colleagues derive most from the acquisition. Paul Null, former partner of Precise, Inc. The trial division of Precise, Inc.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As part of its continuing effort to encourage corporate voluntary disclosures, the Department of Justice announced revised voluntary disclosure policies applicable to mergers and acquisitions.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 25, 2023

Thales has expended considerable resources in recent years bolstering its cybersecurity offerings through acquisitions. This includes a $5.5 billion deal in 2017 to procure Gemalto , a company offering digital identification and data protection for industries such as banking.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

b' E167: Peterson Acquisitions: A Unique Approach to Buying and Selling Businesses with Devin Craig - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 2, 2024

Chicago, IL – May 2, 2024 — Sun Acquisitions, a premier mergers and acquisitions firm headquartered in Chicago, announces that it has been retained as a sell-side advisors for an established horticultural business specializing in wholesale nursery plant growing and supply.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 6, 2024

Rexel announces the acquisition of Talley, reinforcing its U.S. data communications offer Rexel has reached an agreement to acquire Talley, a leading.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2024

Integrating sustainable and regenerative agriculture into this industry through strategic acquisitions is an environmentally ethical maneuver and a forward-looking business strategy. ” These acquisitions signal to the market, consumers, and regulators a firm commitment to sustainable practices, setting a standard for the industry.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Rover” or the “Company”), the world’s largest online marketplace for pet care, today announced the completion of its acquisition by private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone (“Blackstone”) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.3 SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rover Group, Inc. billion.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 30, 2024

Acquisition immediately accelerates Nayax’s expansion into the Latin American market with an established partner and one of Brazil’s market leaders in automated self-service Acquisition immediately accelerates Nayax’s expansion into the Latin American market with an established partner and one of Brazil’s market leaders in automated self-service

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Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 11, 2024

Chicago, IL – March 28, 2024 – Sun Acquisitions, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm based in Chicago, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Pacific Plus, a dynamic company renowned for its innovative imaging and marketing solutions, to an individual buyer.

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