JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

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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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Last week, each of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) revised how they will review bank mergers. Our Financial Services and Antitrust teams highlight what banks considering mergers should know about the changes.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

IV Stockholder Litigation, the Delaware Court of Chancery for the first time dismissed breach of fiduciary duty claims against directors involved in a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) under the “entire fairness” standard. In In re Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On January 22, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published in the Federal Register its annual adjustments for notification thresholds regarding proposed mergers and acquisitions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), which will become effective 30 days after publication, on February 21.

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TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As part of the merger, Run:ai said its software, which currently only works with Nvidia products, will be open sourced, meaning Nvidia rivals like AMD and Intel will be able to adapt it for their hardware. Nvidia has completed its acquisition of Run:ai, an Israeli startup that helps manage and optimize AI hardware infrastructure.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 11, 2025

Deputy Assistant Attorney General (DAAG) Bill Rinner’s stated goal for his June 4 speech was to provide insight into how the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, will “handle merger review to ensure procedural fairness and robust enforcement.”

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 10, 2025

Our review of the European Commission’s current approach to merger enforcement in chemical, steel and other basic industries—and thoughts on how to plan transactions accordingly.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On October 24, 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”)’s request for a preliminary injunction to halt the merger between Tapestry, Inc. Tapestry”) and Capri Holdings Limited (“Capri”) (collectively the “Parties”).

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TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The European Commission determined that if the merger went through, other […] 2024 TechCrunch. The EU came to a unanimous decision today that Nvidia could go ahead with its acquisition of Israeli GPU orchestration platform Run:ai, according to reporting from Bloomberg. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says that Three and Vodafone’s planned $19 billion merger — announced 15 months ago — could lead to higher prices for consumers, diminished service such as smaller […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 28, 2024

E252: How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Issac Qureshi : Issac Qureshi is the founder and owner of Bauer, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm specializing in e-commerce. The beauty is that it doesn't cost us anything.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In addition to a myriad of issues to consider during M&A transactions, parties should conduct due diligence related to US trade regulations and the often-related foreign investment regulations that arise in the context of an acquisition by a foreign company. successor liability based on previous or ongoing violations by the target company; 2.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 9, 2025

The House Financial Services Committee voted to include a provision in the 2025 budget reconciliation bill that would abolish the PCAOB. The proposal would reassign PCAOB functions to the SEC. By: Cooley LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 8, 2025

The Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) continues to develop its antitrust and competition regulatory framework to bring it in line with international standards.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Today, it stands not only as a cultural and historical beacon but also as a vibrant hub for global business, mergers, and acquisitions. Korea, known for its rich culinary heritage, fascinating history, and renowned hospitality, has long rendered Seoul a favored travel destination.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 9, 2025

When analyzing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the European Union and related pitfalls that may arise, strategic and institutional investors should remember that, while the EU legal framework is harmonized in several fields, M&A transactions and contractual relationships in general are still very much driven by the local rules applicable (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 22, 2025

In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, minority shareholders must proceed judiciously. While transactions may have the power to reshape entire industries and create tremendous value, such arrangements can be particularly tough for those individuals with smaller stakes in the company being sold.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On January 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas denied the Federal Trade Commissions request for a preliminary injunction to block Tempur Sealys (the worlds largest mattress manufacturer) proposed acquisition of Mattress Firm (the largest U.S. mattress retailer with over 2,300 stores).

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 5, 2025

On June 2, the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, agreed to its first settlement of a merger challenged under the new administration, less than one week after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) entered into its first such settlement. to complete its proposed $1.5 billion acquisition of Spirent Communications plc.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 10, 2025

These include the likelihood of a more merger friendly regulatory environment in the United States for cross-border transactions, lower inflation, stabilized interest rates, a continued surplus of institutional capital and the necessity of private equity groups to effect exits.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 9, 2025

The regulators allege that the merger is anticompetitive, violating Section 7 of the Clayton Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act. Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison have joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Surmodics Inc. By: Troutman Pepper Locke

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 6, 2025

International transactions, such as private equity deals, mergers and acquisitions, and financing arrangements, frequently leverage Luxembourg entities as holding companies or joint ventures.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 17, 2025

In a merger control environment that has been steadily evolving over the past several years, M&A parties can less and less rely solely on traditional notification thresholds to assess filing obligations and antitrust risk.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 30, 2024

What risks are associated with a lack of due diligence during a business acquisition, asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger? How can due diligence make or break the success of any mergers and acquisitions transaction?

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 5, 2025

Effective September 1, the new law amends the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC) to allow officer exculpation, streamline certificate of formation amendments, authorize shareholder representatives to act on behalf of shareholders in mergers, authorize boards to approve substantially final forms of agreements, and clarify the.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 9, 2025

Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a Final Rule (Rule") that will dramatically change the landscape for the Merger and Acquisition (M&A) market for both large and small businesses.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Starting today, February 10, 2025, all merger filings will be subject to new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) rules. The new HSR rules will fundamentally alter the premerger notification process, and substantially increase the burden on filing parties, who will need to provide significantly more information and documents with their initial filings.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 9, 2025

In the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, it is crucial to consider factors beyond the transaction itself, as the 2025 calendar year is already underway. Evaluating how potential 2025 tax changes and any changes beyond that might impact transactions can help prevent unforeseen challenges and liabilities. By: Ankura

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 17, 2025

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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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 16, 2025

We consider the tax and legal implications of a merger. In todays episode, we discuss financial challenges facing many colleges and universities, such as declining enrollment, decreased funding, and restrictions that are associated with tax-exempt financing. By: Ballard Spahr LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 9, 2025

This approval follows a prolonged Phase 2 merger investigation, initiated over a year ago, with the CNMC granting clearance subject to the satisfaction. By: White & Case LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 5, 2025

The FDIC and OCC have rescinded policy statements adopted in 2024 that changed the ways each agency considered bank merger transactions and have reinstated their prior procedures for evaluating bank mergers. By: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 10, 2025

As we previously discussed (here and here), the biotech mergers and acquisitions market currently faces significant headwinds. These challenges include frozen capital markets, regulatory uncertainty at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and tariffs. By: Paul Hastings LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 16, 2025

These state-level statutes require parties to certain mergers and acquisitions to make an informational filing and, in certain cases, observe a waiting period before a transaction can be completed. In a growing trend, states are requiring more premerger filings by enacting baby-HSR laws modeled after the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 10, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving government contractors present unique challenges and considerations that require meticulous due diligence.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 1, 2025

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, allowed a putative investor class to proceed with securities fraud claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 based on their acceptance of an allegedly undervalued tender price in a freeze-out merger. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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