Mergers, Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity

DOJ Declines to Prosecute Private Equity Firm after Post-Acquisition Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Sanctions and Export Control Violations

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 24, 2025

In its first application of the policy on voluntary self-disclosures (“VSDs”) in connection with mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), on June 16, 2025, the US Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) National Security Division (“NSD”) announced that it had declined to prosecute a US private equity firm after it voluntarily disclosed criminal violations of (..)

Private Equity

Private Equity Equities Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions

Illinois and Minnesota AGs Join FTC’s Lawsuit Against Private Equity Firm

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 9, 2025

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. The regulators allege that the merger is anticompetitive, violating Section 7 of the Clayton Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act. By: Troutman Pepper Locke

Private Equity

Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions Equities Medical

A DOJ Private Equity Declination and Its Lessons for Acquirers and Targets

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 23, 2025

The DOJ declined to prosecute a private equity firm for its portfolio company’s pre-acquisition sanctions and export violations, marking the first application of the National Security Division’s M&A Policy.

Private Equity

Private Equity Equities IT M&A

Important Tax Update: Luxembourg Court Decision on Interest Free Loans and Debt to Equity Ratio – A Global Impact

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.

Debt

Debt Equities Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity

DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor Highlights Importance of Post-Close Due Diligence and Integration

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 1, 2025

Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s or Department’s) National Security Division (NSD or Division) announced they had declined to prosecute the private equity firm White Deer Management LLC for violations of U.S. This marks the first declination by the DOJ since the Department released its Merger and Acquisitions Policy in March 2024.

M&A

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Mergers

Delaware Chancery Court Finds Private Equity Majority Owner Not Liable to Minority Investors Where LLC Agreement Waived Fiduciary Duties

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 9, 2025

In a recent decision, the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed breach of fiduciary duty claims asserted by minority unitholders in connection with the acquisition of CityMD by VillageMD. In Kahn, et al. Warburg Pincus, et al.,

Private Equity

Private Equity Equities Negotiation Investors

Physician Practice Private Equity Transactions – A Refresher

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

All indications appear to point toward a robust market for health care mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the coming year. Inflation finally appears to be easing. With that, we may continue to see interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

Private Equity

Private Equity Equities Mergers and Acquisitions M&A

Employment Considerations in Portfolio Company Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A private equity (PE) firm’s primary objective is to generate returns on its investments. When a PE firm acquires a portfolio company (PortCo), one way the PE firm increases its returns is by making employment-related changes—sometimes significant ones—at the PortCo level.

Portfolio

Portfolio Private Equity Acquisitions Equities

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.

Business

Business Mergers and Acquisitions Finance Finance

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).

Private Equity

Private Equity M&A Capital Investment

Acquisition and Leveraged Finance in the Channel Islands

JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Jersey and Guernsey (collectively, the "Channel Islands") remain popular for both private equity buyout structures of UK and international corporate groups across various industries and asset classes, and for leverage structures to maximise existing investments and facilitate general corporate borrowing.

Finance

Finance Finance Private Equity Acquisitions

Inside a $175M Deal: Tim McLoughlin & Joshua Hayes Live From RDU Startup Week

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 22, 2025

Hayes, partner at Hutchison PLLC, walk through the full journey of Element451from first investment to strategic acquisition by private equity firm PSG. In a special live episode of the Founder Shares podcast, recorded at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Tim McLoughlin, managing partner of CoFounders Capital, and Joshua M.

Private Equity

Private Equity M&A Equities Capital

What Does It Take to Close a Deal? Jordan Wagner's Multi-Million Dollar Deal Secrets EXPOSED

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jordan Wagner's Multi-Million Dollar Deal Secrets EXPOSED - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Jordan Wagner is the CEO and founder of the Exit Group, a firm specializing in assisting private equity firms and large corporations in acquiring businesses.

IT

IT Mergers and Acquisitions Business Private Equity

IT Solutions Providers Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Update Q4 2024 and 2025 Outlook

Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. Specialization : Acquisitions are also being driven by the need to acquire niche capabilities in areas like cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud migration.

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Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Acquisitions Mergers

Greening the Bottom Line: M&A Heats the Race for Sustainable Innovation

Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In this race to a greener future, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are emerging as a powerful tool for companies to gain a significant edge. This acquisition allows the company to rapidly enter a new clean energy market, solidifying its position as a sustainability leader.

M&A

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Collaboration Private Equity

Consortium led by RedBird Capital agrees to buy Telegraph for £500m

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 23, 2025

Deal with US private equity firm will end two years of uncertainty over future of titles A consortium led by the US private equity company RedBird Capital has agreed to buy the Telegraph for 500m, bringing an end to two years of uncertainty over the future ownership of the titles.

Private Equity

Private Equity Capital Equities Investors

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. Forecast for 2025: Continued Growth: M&A activity is expected to continue to rise in 2025, with a focus on strategic acquisitions and digital transformation.

M&A

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions IT Valuation

John-Michael Tamburro Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Technology Services Group

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

With over 11 years of experience across the financial industry, John-Michael brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, where he will specialize in mergers, acquisitions, and growth strategies. John-Michaels career spans an impressive range of finance disciplines, including derivatives, private equity, and investment banking.

Investment Banking

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Richardson Saw & Lawnmower in its Sale to Graycliff Partners

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 22, 2025

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Richardson Saw & Lawnmower in its Sale to Graycliff Partners Washington, DC (July 22, 2025) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment bank providing merger, acquisition, and corporate finance services, is pleased to announce that Richardson Saw & Lawnmower (“Richardson”), a (..)

Investment Banking

Investment Banking Sale Banking Bank

An I-9 Compliance Checklist for Businesses Engaged in Mergers & Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 25, 2025

In the fast-paced world of mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and private equity transactions, the excitement of growth can overshadow critical compliance details. However, unaddressed I-9 compliance issues in any M&A deal may lead to civil penalties, government inquiries, and workforce disruptions.

Mergers

Mergers Acquisitions Business Mergers and Acquisitions

Internet of Things (IoT) Software and Technology Services M&A Expected to Increase in 2025

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 25, 2024

December 26, 2024 – Internet of Things (IoT) software and technology services market for mergers and acquisitions in 2024 has shown resilience and growth despite broader economic uncertainties. Here’s a summary of some notable deals: Acquisitions Scenera acquires TnM AI Co. This acquisition will allow Rev.io

M&A

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions Funds

What Is an Add-On Acquisition and Why Does It Matter?

Lake Country Advisors

JULY 17, 2025

When we talk about business acquisitions, we’re simply referring to one company buying another. A growing trend in the acquisition space is what’s known as an add-on acquisition. A growing trend in the acquisition space is what’s known as an add-on acquisition. What Is an Add-On Acquisition?

Acquisitions

Acquisitions IT Business Private Equity

Food and Beverage M&A: Fresh and Healthy Appeal, but Save Room for Dessert

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Strategic buyers pursued opportunities across the food and beverage landscape, while private equity was largely sidelined by the rate environment. Large corporates have pursued acquisitions to increase their market share, grow their customer base, and/or expand their footprint.

Food

Food M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity

Telegraph Newspaper to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm RedBird Capital

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

MAY 23, 2025

After years in limbo, the British newspaper is set to be bought by RedBird Capital, an American investment firm with many sports, media and entertainment holdings.

Private Equity

Private Equity Capital Entertainment Media

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.

M&A

M&A Securities Mergers and Acquisitions Investment Banking

IoT Software and Technology Services M&A Update, 2H 2024

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 23, 2024

December 23, 2024 – The IoT software and technology services market for mergers and acquisitions in 2024 has shown resilience and growth despite broader economic uncertainties. This is prompting both established companies and private equity firms to acquire specialized IoT software providers that cater to specific industries.

M&A

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions Funds

Elliott has built a stake in Global Payments. How the activist can help the company lift its share price

CNBC: Investing

JULY 19, 2025

The firm's team includes analysts from leading tech private equity firms, engineers, operating partners – former technology CEOs and COOs. This is about a company that made a poorly received "bet the farm" acquisition and is now at an inflection point that will determine its future. times EBITDA versus the 6.5-times

Shares

Shares IT Mergers and Acquisitions Management

Bob Lipton Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Human Capital Management Team to Expand M&A Services to the Legal Community

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

With decades of experience in law firm M&A, legal staffing and recruiting and private equity, Lipton brings unparalleled knowledge and a track record of success to the firm Bob Lipton has extensive experience advising businesses on mergers and acquisitions, growth strategies, and operational efficiencies within the HCM space.

Investment Banking

Investment Banking M&A Management Capital

IT Nation Celebrates First-Ever Torch Award Winners at IT Nation Connect 2024

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

About FOCUS Investment Banking’s MSP Team FOCUS’ Managed Service Provider (MSP) Team, one of North America’s most dynamic and accomplished, has successfully orchestrated transactions with 76 parties in the past five years alone, propelling 12 MSPs into new platforms for private equity sponsors. million to $30 million.

IT

IT Collaboration Education Media

Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies?

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Buyer Access: The best advisors maintain active relationships with strategic acquirers, private equity firms, and family offices not just a database of names.

M&A

M&A Boutique Valuation Mergers and Acquisitions

Who are the best M&A advisors for tech companies?

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. Buyer Access: The best advisors maintain active relationships with strategic acquirers, private equity firms, and family offices not just a database of names.

M&A

M&A Boutique Valuation Mergers and Acquisitions

Solganick Named Top 10 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank 2024 by Axial

Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 27, 2025

About Axial Axial is a leading platform connecting middle-market business owners, M&A advisors, and private equity firms. For more information on Axial please see: Axial.net Please contact us for more information on this release or to inquire about an M&A opporrunity: mergers@solganick.com

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Middle Market Investment Banking Bank Banking

Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. Therefore, it is much closer to investment banking work than corporate finance.

Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation

FOCUS Investment Banking Managing Director, Cole Strandberg, presents during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Funding is available through private equity investment and programs provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA). There’s a lot of private equity interest out here,” Strandberg continued. Full disclosure: they’re typically looking for some pretty substantially-sized organizations.”

Investment Banking

Investment Banking Management Investment Bank

Supercharge Your Business: The Power of Strategic Acquisitions and Unlock EXPONENTIAL Growth

How2Exit

DECEMBER 2, 2024

With extensive experience across private equity, business turnarounds, and a creative approach to consulting for equity, Jamie has demonstrated a unique ability to transform underperforming companies into successful ventures. Now, I'm in the mergers and acquisitions world." "You

Business

Business Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Consulting

Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

Interviews Investment banking interviews test broader topics, but equity research interviews tend to go more in-depth into narrower subjects. Investment Banking: Exit Opportunities Investment banking exit opportunities are much broader than the ones offered by equity research, but equity research beats it in a few areas.

Investment Banking

Investment Banking Equities Bank Banking

Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? What is Sports Investment Banking?

Investment Banking

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment

Richard Beattie, Early Engineer of Private Equity Takeovers, Dies at 86

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

A top Wall Street lawyer, he worked on some of the biggest corporate mergers in history, including KKR’s takeover of Nabisco in 1989. He also served in the Carter administration and in city government.

Private Equity

Private Equity Engineering Equities Government

Finding Alpha in Consumer

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 18, 2025

As we move through 2025, the phrase “finding alpha” has become the mantra for private equity (PE) investors focused on the consumer sector. Confidence in the sector remains robust, but the narrative has shifted: it is no longer about broad-based acquisition strategies.

Private Equity

Private Equity Equities Investors Acquisitions

Strategic Finance Jobs: An Upgrade Over Corporate Finance, or a Smoke Screen for Standard FP&A Work?

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 9, 2025

The Strategic Finance team may still contribute to preliminary work, such as screening add-on acquisition candidates, but they’re unlikely to work on entire deal processes. Some private equity, venture capital, and startup professionals also make their way into Strategic Finance, but it depends heavily on the industry and company stage.

Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation

UK hospitality group Loungers to be bought by US firm for £338m

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

London-listed company strikes deal with Fortress Investment Group, although shareholder approval needed The cafe bar business Loungers has agreed to be bought by a US investment group in a deal that values it at about £338m. Fortress Investment Group said it has made an offer for the UK hospitality group through a newly formed investment vehicle.

Hospitality

Hospitality Investment Business IT

Single Store Generalist Shops | Why the Era is Coming to an End with Cole Strandberg

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

I worked with the family business under the family’s ownership for three years and then with the private equity group who acquired and partnered with the family business as a platform for another three years. Some other benefits of scale are increased acquisition interest when the time does come to exit.

Private Equity

Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Equities

Are A.I. Data Centers a Sure Thing or the Next Real Estate Bubble?

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JUNE 2, 2025

Private equity firms like Blackstone are using their clients money to buy and build data centers to fuel the artificial intelligence boom.

Private Equity

Private Equity Equities Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers

New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

JANUARY 4, 2025

Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors and the Trump factor Whether theyre on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, mountain or fireside that can spare lawyers from the urgent calls of zealous, dealmaking executives and private equity bosses.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity M&A Investors

DOJ Declines to Prosecute Private Equity Firm after Post-Acquisition Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Sanctions and Export Control Violations

Illinois and Minnesota AGs Join FTC’s Lawsuit Against Private Equity Firm

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A DOJ Private Equity Declination and Its Lessons for Acquirers and Targets

Important Tax Update: Luxembourg Court Decision on Interest Free Loans and Debt to Equity Ratio – A Global Impact

DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor Highlights Importance of Post-Close Due Diligence and Integration

Delaware Chancery Court Finds Private Equity Majority Owner Not Liable to Minority Investors Where LLC Agreement Waived Fiduciary Duties

Physician Practice Private Equity Transactions – A Refresher

Employment Considerations in Portfolio Company Acquisitions

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

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

Acquisition and Leveraged Finance in the Channel Islands

Inside a $175M Deal: Tim McLoughlin & Joshua Hayes Live From RDU Startup Week

What Does It Take to Close a Deal? Jordan Wagner's Multi-Million Dollar Deal Secrets EXPOSED

IT Solutions Providers Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Update Q4 2024 and 2025 Outlook

Greening the Bottom Line: M&A Heats the Race for Sustainable Innovation

Consortium led by RedBird Capital agrees to buy Telegraph for £500m

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

John-Michael Tamburro Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Technology Services Group

FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Richardson Saw & Lawnmower in its Sale to Graycliff Partners

An I-9 Compliance Checklist for Businesses Engaged in Mergers & Acquisitions

Internet of Things (IoT) Software and Technology Services M&A Expected to Increase in 2025

What Is an Add-On Acquisition and Why Does It Matter?

Food and Beverage M&A: Fresh and Healthy Appeal, but Save Room for Dessert

Telegraph Newspaper to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm RedBird Capital

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

IoT Software and Technology Services M&A Update, 2H 2024

Elliott has built a stake in Global Payments. How the activist can help the company lift its share price

Bob Lipton Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Human Capital Management Team to Expand M&A Services to the Legal Community

IT Nation Celebrates First-Ever Torch Award Winners at IT Nation Connect 2024

Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies?

Who are the best M&A advisors for tech companies?

Solganick Named Top 10 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank 2024 by Axial

Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

FOCUS Investment Banking Managing Director, Cole Strandberg, presents during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA

Supercharge Your Business: The Power of Strategic Acquisitions and Unlock EXPONENTIAL Growth

Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Richard Beattie, Early Engineer of Private Equity Takeovers, Dies at 86

Finding Alpha in Consumer

Strategic Finance Jobs: An Upgrade Over Corporate Finance, or a Smoke Screen for Standard FP&A Work?

UK hospitality group Loungers to be bought by US firm for £338m

Single Store Generalist Shops | Why the Era is Coming to an End with Cole Strandberg

Are A.I. Data Centers a Sure Thing or the Next Real Estate Bubble?

New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives

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