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Showing 9 posts tagged Mergers and Acquisitions.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Five Early Considerations in any M&A Transaction
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be tricky transactions, a delicate dance between buyer and seller that must be choreographed in minute detail. This requires contemplation of a multitude of issues at the outset, many of which must be addressed as early as the letter of intent stage. Below are some of the top issues that should be decided upon as early as possible in the M&A process, as doing so is paramount to a successful transaction. More >
Due diligence critical in working up to merger/acquisition agreement
We’ve been speaking in recent posts about the merger review process, as well as a recent proposal to streamline that process. As these posts have made clear—at least in the context of dealing with federal regulators—mergers and acquisitions require a lot of planning, a lot of coordination, and a lot of work. More >
Making the merger review process more efficient, P.2
In our previous post, we began speaking about how companies can make the merger review process more efficient for themselves. As we noted, one important way to do this is by getting in contact with the Federal Trade Commission early on in the process and maintaining good communications along the way so that the agency is able to evaluate data as efficiently as possible. More >
Making the merger review process more efficient, P.1
One of the hurdles business must deal with in moving forward with a merger agreement is the merger review process. We have previously spoken about this process and some of the difficulties businesses can face in complying with the requests of the investigating agency. One of the issues we have not discussed is the burden of complying with data requests in general. More >
Responding to challenges in the merger review process, P.2
In our last post, we began speaking about the merger review process and the potential challenges that can come up for companies. One particularly aspect of the review process that can be a sticking point is the period after the preliminary review of a premerger filing, when the reviewing agency (either the Federal Trade Commission or the Department of Justice, as the case may be) could either terminate the waiting period early, allow it to expire on its own, or make a Request For Additional Information. More >
Responding to challenges in the merger review process, P.1
When two companies propose a merger, there are a lot of things that need to fall into place to make the deal successful. Aside from the business, financial and logistical aspects of the merger, there are various legal issues that must be addressed. This includes submitting the merger to the scrutiny of federal regulators. More >
What is the FTC looking at when it reviews merger agreements?
In our last post, we spoke about a proposed merger between office supply chains Office Depot and Staples. As we noted, Office Depot shareholders recently voted to go forward with the acquisition, but the Federal Trade Commission still has to review the agreement and make a decision, which will determine whether or not the process can move forward. More >
Pharmaceutical uses acquisition to make itself more competitive
For companies looking to become more competitive in the marketplace, maintaining a lookout for potentially valuable acquisitions is an important task. Acquisitions, when entered into strategically and with proper legal guidance, can help a company to enhance its offerings and become more competitive. In industries where innovation is critical to success, buying out competitors can be a smart move. More >
Mergers and acquisitions not always successful, so plan wisely
Mergers and acquisitions are in the news a lot nowadays, as readers may have noticed. In fact, merger and acquisition activity has been quite significant this year, with global mergers having exceeded a value of $3 trillion through the end of November, according to a recent New York Times article citing data from Thomson Reuters. The assumption, to those who aren't experienced in the area, is that all these business deals are probably really helping companies out. More >
