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The Mergers & Acquisitions Review: US Trade Compliance Due Diligence 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

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. By: Torres Trade Law, PLLC

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A Vertical Merger in a “Horizontal” Market: Court Rejects FTC’s Challenge to Tempur Sealy’s Acquisition of Mattress Firm

JD Supra: Mergers

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. On January 31, 2025, the U.S. mattress retailer with over 2,300 stores).

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FTC’s 2025 Adjustments to HSR Filing Thresholds, Merger Filing Fees, and Interlocking Directorates

JD Supra: Mergers

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

JD Supra: Mergers

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.

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The Unseen Hand: Tariffs and Their Profound Consequences on Mergers & Acquisitions

MergersCorp M&A International

In an era marked by increasing geopolitical tensions and a re-evaluation of global trade relationships, tariffs have re-emerged as a potent tool of economic policy. Far from being mere taxes on goods, these duties exert a profound and multifaceted influence on the landscape of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).

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Norwood Financial Corp Extends its Pennsylvania Presence with Strategic Acquisition of PB Bankshares, Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Accessibility: Skip TopNav Norwood Financial Corp Extends its Pennsylvania Presence with Strategic Acquisition of PB Bankshares, Inc. In connection with the merger of the holding companies, Presence’s subsidiary, Presence Bank, will be merged into Wayne Bank. and COATESVILLE, Pa., The combined company will have approximately $3.0

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Mergers that Matter: Creating Value and Driving Growth Through M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a powerful tool for companies to grow and expand. M&A can help companies overcome trade barriers and access new customers and resources. M&A for positive change Mergers and acquisitions can be a powerful force for positive change.

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