JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 5, 2024

The Private Target Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Points Study (“the Study”) is published on a bi-annual basis by the Market Trends Subcommittee of the ABA Business Law Section’s M&A Committee, which I am happy to serve on.

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APRIL 17, 2024

In navigating the complex world of private company mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding recent legal decisions is paramount. From governance disputes to acquisition agreement nuances, each case discussed sheds light on pivotal aspects of M&A transactions.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Monaco announced that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is implementing a new nationwide Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy (the “M&A Policy”). On October 4, 2023, Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa O. By: McCarter & English, LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 18, 2024

Put simply, due diligence is the process of meticulously examining every nook and cranny of a target company’s operations, finances, and legal standing to ensure that a merger or acquisition is a smart business move. Due diligence may not be glamorous, but it is the bedrock of a successful deal. By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 15, 2024

defense contractors, and entities interested in acquiring these contractors, should prepare for increased regulatory scrutiny of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. Congress is signaling that it will push for more oversight of M&A activities that specifically involve and affect the defense industrial base (DIB).

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions create stress, opportunity and risk both for the organization and the compliance team. They stress that the compliance team needs to be involved during the entire lifecycle, from target identification to due diligence to post-acquisition. By: Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 8, 2024

The National Security Division (NSD) of the Department of Justice announced a new self-disclosure policy on March 7, 2024 (M&A Policy) that impacts corporations, private equity firms, and venture capital firms and their merger and acquisition activities. By: Allen & Overy LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2024

In October 2023, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a new policy regarding M&A. It is a Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor policy that encourages companies to self-disclose criminal misconduct discovered by an acquiring company during the acquisition of a target company.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 29, 2024

After a sluggish 2023 in which global merger and acquisition activity fell almost 20% to $2.87 trillion – the lowest level since 2013 – the question in the corporate world, is: ‘Will M&A roar back in 2024?’. By: Adams and Reese LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 24, 2024

While representation and warranty (R&W) insurance continues to be used across a broad range of M&A transactions, its use has cooled as dealmakers navigate challenging market conditions. By: Cooley LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 19, 2024

Many acquisitions, especially privatisations, are structured as a statutory merger, and in this article, we provide a brief overview of Cayman Islands (“Cayman”) mergers and consolidations and the general requirements for each under Cayman law. By: Conyers

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Midaxo

AUGUST 2, 2023

The most recent Transaction Advisors Institute (TAI) M&A conference was held at the University of Chicago in late June and covered topics ranging from current challenges impacting complex transactions to innovative methods to improve deal performance. Key M&A Takeaways for Q2 2023 1.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 31, 2024

In mergers and acquisitions, both the seller and the buyer may need to include employment-related provisions in the M&A documentation. We have gathered together the most frequent and significant employment provisions for these types of transactions. By: Ius Laboris

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Observations from Two of SoCal’s Leading Transaction Attorneys- What can buyers and sellers expect from the M&A market in 2024? Procopio Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Joint Ventures leaders Paul Johnson and Jason Femrite break it down in this Q&A interview. By: Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Department of Justice announced for the first time a new safe harbor policy that will apply to mergers and acquisitions in cases where an acquiring company with an effective compliance program uncovers misconduct during the M&A process and discloses it in a timely manner. By: NAVEX

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 19, 2024

(the company) and its board of directors (the board) that the board had violated, among other things, Section 251(b) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the DGCL) by approving an incomplete merger agreement in connection with the company’s acquisition by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft). By: Troutman Pepper

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 21, 2023

The mergers & acquisitions market may wax and wane, but one thing in M&A is consistent from year to year: The Delaware courts issue opinions that impact M&A dealmaking. And this year is certainly no exception – Delaware courts continue to have plenty to say about M&A.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

2023 was a challenging year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Whilst M&A in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA) remained resilient in the first half of 2023, deal activity fell in the second half of the year.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

2023’s much-discussed downturn in mergers & acquisitions – with global M&A volume and value down 6% and 17%, respectively, from 2022 – was largely driven by the slowdown in the tech sector, with global tech M&A volumes down 51% year over year, while other sectors saw marked increases.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently unveiled a policy for voluntary disclosure of misconduct in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This is another in a series of recent initiatives relating to corporate compliance, including updates to relevant guidance and corporate voluntary self-disclosure.

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How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

b' E212: Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Carl Allen is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with over 30 years of experience. Visit Echo Eight for more information.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On October 4, 2023, US Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is adopting a new Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy, incentivizing companies to voluntarily disclose misconduct identified during the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process.

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MAY 2, 2024

Dealmaking in the life sciences sector comes with characteristics not typically seen in more traditional mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Innovations—be they to drugs or medical equipment—can take years to develop and are not always guaranteed to succeed in the various clinical trial stages.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Today, a tale of two markets are seen in healthcare mergers and acquisition (M&A): the present (as reflected in the data about declining dealmaking) and the future (reflected in the increasingly positive outlook by dealmakers). By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

As these sectors continue to expand, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have played a pivotal role in facilitating business transactions, project acquisitions, and technology transfers. By: Mayer Brown

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) latest effort to promote voluntary self-disclosure of corporate misconduct by companies, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco has announced guidance regarding a new safe harbor policy related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A). By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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Midaxo

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Inorganic growth through M&A and corporate development has become an integral strategy for companies seeking innovation and competitive advantage. The Evolution of M&A Playbooks A playbook is essentially a roadmap for the M&A process. M&A is not just a series of transactions. It’s a learning journey.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On 4 October 2023, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced a new US Department of Justice (DOJ) Safe Harbor Policy for voluntary self-disclosure made in connection with mergers and acquisitions (M&A). By: K&L Gates LLP

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Monaco addressed the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and announced a new Department-wide Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) Safe Harbor policy. On October 4, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 13, 2024

M&A is expected to rise in 2024, but we won't likely see a lot of consolidation among startups that wouldn't make it on their own. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Benchmark International

MAY 20, 2024

In any merger or acquisition, the buyer and seller anticipate synergy will be crucial. Synergy in M&A can manifest in several forms, but cost synergy is one of these critical areas. It is essential to note that cost synergy is not the same as revenue or financial synergy.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

2024 ushered in a seismic shift for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the U.S. with the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

Department of Justice ("DOJ") policy related to mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), DOJ will decline to prosecute an acquiring company for misconduct by an acquired company where the acquiring company timely and voluntarily self-discloses the wrongdoing, cooperates, and remediates. Under a new U.S. By: Jones Day

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Align Business Advisory Services

JULY 25, 2024

As the world turns its eyes to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Align‘s CEO, Dena Jalbert, is traveling to Paris right now to witness this always-amazing event, and it reminded us that another high-stakes competition is always underway in the business world: mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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MAY 31, 2024

Navigating the acquisition of any company which makes substantial use of artificial intelligence (AI) requires a nuanced understanding of both its technological intricacies and legal complexities.

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