JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The European Commission’s (“Commission”) substantially revised Market Definition Notice (“Revised Notice”) will make it significantly easier for it to allege that mergers and other transactions (“mergers”) are likely to “significantly impede effective competition.”. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 10, 2024

After over 25 years, the European Commission (the “Commission”) has revised the guidance on market definition in antitrust and merger control investigations. The new guidance, most notably, reflects developments relating to digitalisation. By: Dechert LLP

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Mergers 171

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently begun issuing comment letters in the life sciences reverse merger (RM) context that involve a broadened interpretation of the definition of “shell company" for the purposes of applicable SEC rules. By: Goodwin

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Corporate Finance Mergers Securities Finance 177

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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. November 18, 2024: Piedmont Lithium, a U.S.

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M&A Mergers Business Securities 177

Deal Lawyers

OCTOBER 4, 2024

— both involving acquisitions of development-stage biotech companies and both interpreting an earnout provision’s objective or outward-facing definition of “commercially reasonable efforts.” Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Himawan v. Cephalon, Inc. Interestingly, both buyers were later acquired by larger pharma companies. […]

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Pharmaceutical Acquisitions 100

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 12, 2025

What happens in Vegas definitely shouldn’t stay in Vegas—especially when it comes to sharing the dealmaking, relationship-building, and industry insights I observed during my first experience at ICSC Las Vegas in May. By: Goulston & Storrs PC

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Shares IT 177

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 7, 2024

Skydance Media and Paramount Global enter definitive agreement to form "New Paramount" through a two-step transaction.

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Media 102

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) announced a definitive agreement to acquire VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) at $7.50 per share.

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Corporation Shares 81

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 24, 2024

TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sintana Energy Inc.

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Government Acquisitions Corporation Shares 136

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 5, 2025

(PUR or Premier American Uranium) (TSXV: PUR, OTCQB: PAUIF) and Nuclear Fuels Inc. (NF

Shares 133

Shares 133

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 20, 2024

Nasdaq: GMGI) (“GMGI” or the “Company”), a developer and licensor of online gaming platforms, systems and gaming content, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an indirect 80% controlling interest in Classics for a Cause Pty Ltd (“CFAC”), a leading independent online discount platform in Australia.

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IT 98

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 29, 2024

Nasdaq: GABC) (“German American”) and Heartland BancCorp (OTCQX: HLAN) (“Heartland”) jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge Heartland into German American. JASPER, Ind. and WHITEHALL, Ohio, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- German American Bancorp, Inc.

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Mergers Bank Banking 81

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 1, 2025

Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Sugar Auto Parts, Inc. APPlife Digital Solutions, Inc.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Recently, the Delaware Chancery Court and the Third Circuit issued three significant decisions on key issues affecting licensing and M&A transactions in the life sciences industry. By: Goodwin

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M&A 183

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MARCH 6, 2024

The Coretec Group (OTCQB: CRTG) and Core Optics LLC announced today that they have entered into a definitive share exchange agreement.

Shares 85

Shares 85

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Last month, I commented on the "weird" definition of "hedge fund" in AB 3129 (Wood). On the last day of the current session, the legislature passed the bill. It is now on Governor Newsom's desk. By: Allen Matkins

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Funds IT 171

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

One of the foundational provisions negotiated in almost every European leveraged loan agreement is the “Change of Control” definition and associated clauses. This provision is crucial because it directly impacts the risk profile of the loan from the lender’s perspective. By: Proskauer Rose LLP

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Negotiation IT 171

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 17, 2024

regulatory issues that could arise in the event the parties reach a definitive agreement. While the Framework Agreement broadly sets forth the governance and control rights of the parties, it does not address U.S. By: Ballard Spahr LLP

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Mergers Government Funds Investment 188

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In M&A transactions, the definitive purchase agreement (whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement) typically contains representations, warranties, and covenants, along with related indemnification obligations.

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M&A Mergers Stock Business 183

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Zimmer Biomet recently announced entering a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding common shares of Paragon 28. Under the agreement, Zimmer Biomet will pay $13.00 per share, valuing Paragon 28 at approximately $1.1 By: Knobbe Martens

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Shares 159

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, the definitive purchase agreement typically contains representations and warranties made by the seller with respect to the target company.

Mergers and Acquisitions 183

Mergers and Acquisitions Negotiation M&A Mergers 183

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 26, 2025

Boston Scientificrecentlyannouncedit entered into a definitive agreement to acquireSoniVie Ltd.According to thepress release, SoniVie is a privately held medical device company that developed the TIVUS Intravascular Ultrasound System. By: Knobbe Martens

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Medical 152

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions, the definitive purchase agreement, whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement, typically contains representations, warranties, and covenants, along with related indemnification obligations.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Negotiation Mergers M&A 171

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In M&A transactions, the definitive purchase agreement, whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement, typically contains representations and warranties and related indemnification covenants.

Negotiation 171

Negotiation M&A Mergers Stock 171

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 8, 2024, the European Commission (Commission) adopted its revised Market Definition Notice (Notice), replacing a version that was nearly 30 years old. The Notice is not binding, but it provides guidance on how the Commission defines markets when investigating potentially anticompetitive conduct and in merger control.

IT 171

IT Mergers 171

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In M&A transactions, the definitive purchase agreement—e.g., asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement—typically contains representations and warranties that the seller makes with respect to the target company.

Negotiation 171

Negotiation M&A Mergers Stock 171

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 22, 2024

Boston Scientific Corporation (“Boston Scientific”) announced on January 8 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axonics, Inc. Axonics”) for an equity value of approximately $3.7 The timing of the announcement coincided with the start of the 42nd Annual J.P.

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Pharmaceutical Healthcare Corporation Equities 183

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Well, in 2023, that's a definite… maybe. You've put in your time, raised capital appropriately, surrounded yourself with a top-notch team, built a great product, and demonstrated the right metrics — so, is now a good time to ride into the sunset? By: Troutman Pepper

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Capital 165

CNBC: Investing

APRIL 8, 2025

The definition of exactly what constitutes a bear market can depend on who you ask.

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Stock 131

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 4, 2024

The company reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Crane Company. April 22, 2024: CryoWorks manufactures and provides cryogenic piping systems intended to serve its clients in the aerospace, defense, clean energy, food and beverage, semiconductor, electronics, and automotive sectors.

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M&A Food Electronics Manufacturing 165

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 24, 2024

The Panel’s interpretation of the Tucker Act’s definition of “interested party” expanded the universe of standing, allowing. The case centered on whether the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act’s (FASA) “task order bar” could suppress claims alleging violations of 10 U.S.C. 3453, which mandates a preference for commercial products.

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Government Acquisitions 171

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The 2023 Merger Guidelines include predefined market definitions and thresholds for Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) calculations to identify mergers with. This decision followed collaboration with the Fed, FDIC and OCC and was informed by public feedback, departmental experience and market developments.

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Mergers Bank Banking IT 165

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In M&A transactions, the definitive purchase agreement (whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement) typically contains representations, warranties, and covenants, along with related indemnification obligations.

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M&A Mergers Stock 165