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Best Practices for Due Diligence in Government Contractor M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 10, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving government contractors present unique challenges and considerations that require meticulous due diligence. This blog post outlines some of the basic best practices for due diligence when acquiring or selling a business that performs U.S. government.

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Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 4: M&A Transactions with Government Contractors

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 11, 2025

Unlike a typical merger or acquisition, deals involving government contracts require the navigation of a complex web of federal laws, regulations, security requirements, and procurement nuances that substantially impact valuation, integration, and post-closing operations.

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity – August 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 2, 2024

The acquisition will allow Infintium to secure new manufacturing facilities and expand its sales and marketing operations as it. The acquisition will allow Infintium to secure new manufacturing facilities and expand its sales and marketing operations as it. By: Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

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Confirmed: Palo Alto has acquired Talon Cyber Security, sources say for $625M

TechCrunch: M&A

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Palo Alto Networks has just confirmed one more major piece of security startup M&A out of Israel: It has acquired Talon Cyber Security, a specialist in building enterprise browsers for securing distributed workforces sources. Source say the deal is valued at $625 million.

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National Security Division Announces New Self-Disclosure Policy in M&A Transactions

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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Thales enters app security market with $3.6B Imperva acquisition

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 25, 2023

Founded in 2002, Imperva is a data and application security company with services spanning web application firewalls (WAFs), API security, DDoS protection, account takeover (ATO) protection, data activity monitoring (DAM) and more. The news comes four years after private equity giant Thoma Bravo acquired Imperva for $2.1 billion ($2.65

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API startup Noname Security nears $500M deal to sell itself to Akamai

TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 12, 2024

Akamai Technologies is in advanced acquisition talks with Noname Security, an API cybersecurity startup, according to a people person familiar with the deal. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The Ripple Effect: How Increased Capital Gains Taxes Influence Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 25, 2025

Increased capital gains taxes can have a far-reaching impact on the business landscape, with ripple effects extending to various sectors, including private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). As a result, a capital gains tax hike can reduce PE/VC-backed M&A activity.

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Confirmed: Palo Alto Networks buys Dig Security, sources say for $400M

TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We reported in September that Palo Alto was getting ready to make yet more security acquisitions out of Israel, specifically of Dig Security and Talon. security giant said it would be acquiring Dig. Today, some confirmation of one of those has arrived: The U.S.

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1Password expands its endpoint security offerings with Kolide acquisition

TechCrunch: M&A

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

1Password, the AgileBits-owned password management software developer, today announced that it has acquired Kolide, an endpoint security platform, for an undisclosed amount. According to 1Password CEO Jeff Shiner, Kolide founder and CEO Jason Meller and all of Kolide’s 30 employees will join 1Password “as an intact team.”

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M&A activity heats up with Wiz, Graphcore, etc.

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 19, 2024

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Mergers & Acquisitions in a Tech-Driven World: How to Prepare Your Business

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology’s impact on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is profound and multifaceted. The Role of Technology in Modern M&A Digital Due Diligence Digital due diligence has become a cornerstone of the M&A process.

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Bugcrowd, the crowdsourced white-hat hacker platform, acquires Informer to ramp up its security chops

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 23, 2024

On the heels of raising $102 million earlier this year, Bugcrowd is making good on its promise to use some of that funding to make acquisitions to strengthen its security chops. All rights reserved.

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Safe Harbor in the Coming Enforcement Storm? DOJ Announces New M&A Policy to Encourage Compliance

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In particular, DOJ will provide safe harbor for acquiring companies that discover and disclose criminal conduct during the M&A process in order to. By: Paul Hastings LLP

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Mergers & Acquisitions 2024 Canada

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 6, 2024

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

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Zscaler buys Avalor to bring more AI into its security tools

TechCrunch: M&A

MARCH 14, 2024

Zscaler, a cloud security company with headquarters in San Jose, California, has acquired cybersecurity startup Avalor 26 months after its founding, reportedly for $310 million in cash and equity.

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Cisco to acquire cloud-native networking and security startup Isovalent

TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Cisco announced this morning that it intends to acquire Isovalent, a cloud-native security and networking startup that should fit well with the company’s core networking and security strategy. The companies did not share the purchase price.

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Amendment to CCPA Would Require Consumer OptOut Elections to be Preserved Following M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Data privacy and security risk and compliance issues relating to exchanges of personal information during merger, acquisition, and similar transactions can sometimes be overlooked. By: Jackson Lewis P.C.

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MergersCorp M&A International Secures Official M&A Sell Side Mandate for Renowned Italian Serie A Soccer Club

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

MergersCorp M&A International, a leading investment banking advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, is proud to announce the acquisition of the official sell side mandate for one of Italy’s most prestigious Serie A soccer clubs.

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CyberArk snaps up Venafi for $1.54B to ramp up in machine-to-machine security

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 20, 2024

CyberArk — one of the army of larger security companies founded out of Israel — is acquiring Venafi, a specialist in machine identity, for $1.54 © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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HashiCorp acquires code security startup BluBracket

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 27, 2023

Infrastructure automation company HashiCorp today announced that it has acquired code security startup BluBracket. Founded by the team behind Vera Security , BluBracket raised a $12 million Series A round led by Evolution Equity partners in 2021. The two companies did not disclose the price of the acquisition.

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Unpacking how Alphabet’s rumored Wiz acquisition could affect VC

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 20, 2024

If this deal does end up getting done, it would be Alphabet’s largest acquisition yet. TechCrunch’s sources heard similar and added that deal discussions could last into next week. It […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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M&A in the Digital Age: How Tech is Supercharging Dealmaking

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a high-stakes game. From streamlining complex processes to uncovering hidden opportunities, tech supercharges M&A dealmaking across all stages. VDRs offer secure, cloud-based platforms for storing and sharing vast documents.

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The Stick and the Carrot: DOJ Continues to Eye Corporate Crimes, While Encouraging Prompt Self-Disclosures of Misconduct Discovered During M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

On October 4, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new Safe Harbor Policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Unlike the DOJ’s past self-disclosure incentive policies, the new policy permits leniency for conduct that.

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Arthur Petropoulos: Helping Companies Sell and Secure Capital through M&A

How2Exit

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. rn Visit [link] rn _ rn About The Guest(s): Arthur Petropoulos is the managing partner at Hill View Partners, a firm that specializes in helping privately held companies sell themselves and secure capital.

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment.

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HSR Transaction Overview: Key Insights from December 2023’s M&A Activity

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 17, 2024

Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act), a pivotal federal law, mandates companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before finalizing mergers or acquisitions involving certain assets or voting securities.

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February 2024 HSR Transactions: Balancing Economic Indicators and M&A Activity

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 26, 2024

Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act), a pivotal federal law, mandates companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before finalizing mergers or acquisitions involving certain assets or voting securities.

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Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Post-Acquisition Integration and Investigation in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action involving Deere has bribery schemes that were torn literally from the first decade of the 21st century as they involved gifts, travel, and entertainment.

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Confirmed: IBM acquires Polar Security for $60M to automate cloud data management

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 16, 2023

Update : IBM has now confirmed the news and said Polar will be integrated into its Guardium unit (itself based on an acquisition from way back in 2009 ). Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of Cider Security back in November also spoke to a drive for more observability around applications in the cloud. No price disclosed.

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Impact of AI and Automation on M&A Strategy: Reshaping the Process from Deal Sourcing to Integration

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are revolutionizing industries worldwide, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are no exception. This blog post explores the profound impact of AI and automation on M&A strategy, covering deal sourcing, due diligence, and post-merger integration.

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DOJ Announces New Safe Harbor Policy for Reporting of Misconduct in Connection With M&A Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 13, 2023

4, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco (DAG Monaco) announced a new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions (the Safe Harbor Policy). At the outset of her speech, DAG Monaco recognized that there has been a rapid expansion of national security-related corporate crime.

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The Pulse of M&A Activity: January 2024 HSR Transactions and Economic Analysis

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act), a pivotal federal law, mandates companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before finalizing mergers or acquisitions involving certain assets or voting securities.

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Cyera acquires Trail Security for $162M; Cyera is now raising at a $3B valuation

TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

based cybersecurity unicorn that uses artificial intelligence to build what’s known as data security posture management — a full assessment and picture of where a customers’ data has been created, where it is stored, and how it is used — has been on a growth tear in the last year, picking up […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 – The software and IT services M&A market has seen a rebound in 2024 after a dip in 2023, with a focus on smaller transactions and strategic acquisitions. AI and Automation: Increased investment in AI and automation technologies is expected to drive M&A activity in these sectors.

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SECURE 2.0 Simplifies Corporate Transactions with Mid-Year Termination Rules for SIMPLE IRA Plans

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 15, 2024

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or other corporate (M&A) transaction, buyers often face the dilemma of how to handle the seller’s existing retirement plans covering the continuing employees. By: Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

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IBM moves deeper into hybrid cloud management with $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition

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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CrowdStrike confirms its Bionic.ai acquisition, sources say for $350M

TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“The cloud is cybersecurity’s new battleground, yet the industry’s answer to-date has been disjointed point security tools or ‘platforms’ with multiple consoles and agents,” George Kurtz, co-founder and CEO at CrowdStrike, said in a […]

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MERGERSCORP and CHINAMERGER Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Cross-Border M&A Opportunities in China Mainland and Hong Kong

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 7, 2025

In a landmark announcement poised to redefine the landscape of international mergers and acquisitions, MERGERSCORP, a distinguished global leader in M&A advisory services, and CHINAMERGER, the preeminent digital platform and advisory firm for M&A transactions within China, today unveiled a strategic partnership.

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Wiz walks away from Google’s $23B acquisition offer: Read the CEO’s note to employees

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 22, 2024

Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google’s parent company, according to a source familiar with discussions.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

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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What are the Strategic Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions for Business?

Lake Country Advisors

JUNE 12, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)—combining two companies into one or acquiring and absorbing a new entity—are strategic moves that drive business growth. However, even M&As with optimistic projected outcomes can lead to several challenges if not. Also Read: What is Merger and Acquisition?

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Bakari Akil: Mastering the Art of Deal Sourcing and Structuring in Mergers and Acquisitions

How2Exit

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

His career transitioned into investment banking and fractional CFO services, where he developed significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly roll-ups. This episode is a goldmine for anyone interested in understanding the intricate strategies that private equity employs to rapidly grow companies through acquisitions.

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Best Practices for Due Diligence in Government Contractor M&A Transactions

Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 4: M&A Transactions with Government Contractors

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity – August 2024

Confirmed: Palo Alto has acquired Talon Cyber Security, sources say for $625M

National Security Division Announces New Self-Disclosure Policy in M&A Transactions

Thales enters app security market with $3.6B Imperva acquisition

API startup Noname Security nears $500M deal to sell itself to Akamai

The Ripple Effect: How Increased Capital Gains Taxes Influence Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in M&A

Confirmed: Palo Alto Networks buys Dig Security, sources say for $400M

1Password expands its endpoint security offerings with Kolide acquisition

M&A activity heats up with Wiz, Graphcore, etc.

Mergers & Acquisitions in a Tech-Driven World: How to Prepare Your Business

Bugcrowd, the crowdsourced white-hat hacker platform, acquires Informer to ramp up its security chops

Safe Harbor in the Coming Enforcement Storm? DOJ Announces New M&A Policy to Encourage Compliance

Mergers & Acquisitions 2024 Canada

Zscaler buys Avalor to bring more AI into its security tools

Cisco to acquire cloud-native networking and security startup Isovalent

Amendment to CCPA Would Require Consumer OptOut Elections to be Preserved Following M&A Transactions

MergersCorp M&A International Secures Official M&A Sell Side Mandate for Renowned Italian Serie A Soccer Club

CyberArk snaps up Venafi for $1.54B to ramp up in machine-to-machine security

HashiCorp acquires code security startup BluBracket

Unpacking how Alphabet’s rumored Wiz acquisition could affect VC

M&A in the Digital Age: How Tech is Supercharging Dealmaking

The Stick and the Carrot: DOJ Continues to Eye Corporate Crimes, While Encouraging Prompt Self-Disclosures of Misconduct Discovered During M&A

Arthur Petropoulos: Helping Companies Sell and Secure Capital through M&A

Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in M&A

HSR Transaction Overview: Key Insights from December 2023’s M&A Activity

February 2024 HSR Transactions: Balancing Economic Indicators and M&A Activity

Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Post-Acquisition Integration and Investigation in M&A

Confirmed: IBM acquires Polar Security for $60M to automate cloud data management

Impact of AI and Automation on M&A Strategy: Reshaping the Process from Deal Sourcing to Integration

DOJ Announces New Safe Harbor Policy for Reporting of Misconduct in Connection With M&A Transactions

The Pulse of M&A Activity: January 2024 HSR Transactions and Economic Analysis

Cyera acquires Trail Security for $162M; Cyera is now raising at a $3B valuation

Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

SECURE 2.0 Simplifies Corporate Transactions with Mid-Year Termination Rules for SIMPLE IRA Plans

IBM moves deeper into hybrid cloud management with $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition

CrowdStrike confirms its Bionic.ai acquisition, sources say for $350M

MERGERSCORP and CHINAMERGER Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Cross-Border M&A Opportunities in China Mainland and Hong Kong

Wiz walks away from Google’s $23B acquisition offer: Read the CEO’s note to employees

Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

What are the Strategic Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions for Business?

Bakari Akil: Mastering the Art of Deal Sourcing and Structuring in Mergers and Acquisitions

Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED

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