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Warranties and indemnities insurance take center stage in M&A transactions in Africa

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In most M&A transactions, after the parties have negotiated the basic commercial terms, they then negotiate the warranties and indemnities (W&I). Generally, buyers want the anticipated value of their purchase without any...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Tech Exit Series - The Tech Company Exit Process: Initial Considerations

Orrick's Tech Exit Series suggests top tips for tech companies looking towards an exit. Our market-leading London M&A and Private Equity team writes instalments in the series with contributions from specialists across our...more

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Dealmakers prepare to face new uncertainties in 2024

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Global M&A activity continued to make slow progress in 2023, with stubbornly high interest rates and stringent financing conditions stifling market confidence. Nearly US$3.2 trillion of M&A deals were announced last year—a...more

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International News: Spotlight on Foreign Investment

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In this dynamic global landscape, investors have always been required to make savvy, smart choices. This requires navigating through the intricate web of bilateral treaty protection, exploring the vital role these agreements...more

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Pillars of Due Diligence

Mergers and acquisitions activity is significantly influenced by economic conditions. Factors such as gross domestic product growth, interest rates and market volatility create an undeniable influence on deal volume. When...more

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Global M&A faces market headwinds in Q2

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Ongoing uncertainty hampers dealmaking in second quarter of the year, but mining megadeals and the race for clean energy offer a ray of hope. Global dealmakers had a lot to contend with in the second quarter of this year....more

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2023 Insurance Brokerage M&A Survey: 5 Key Takeaways for the Industry

During the second quarter of 2023, LP’s insurance brokerage team surveyed many respected professionals in the insurance brokerage M&A industry, including M&A advisors and highly acquisitive buyers. All are experienced in the...more

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UK Public M&A Update – H1 2023

In this update, we consider key statistics, trends, developments and highlights regarding UK public M&A transactions governed by the UK Takeover Code that were announced during the first half (H1) of 2023....more

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Cross-Border M&A Comparison Table

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Cross-border deals are complex and require mastery of multiple disciplines with unique considerations in different regions. Review our table comparing cross-border deal considerations for various topics across the United...more

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Global M&A loses steam but powers on

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Against the odds, dealmakers put in a solid performance in 2022, but this year has seen a slow start as buyers in the US M&A market clamor for much needed regulatory clarity - Global M&A markets gave both optimists and...more

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Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - March 2023

Circuits Split Over Whether Targeting Is Necessary for Seller Liability - Key Points - - While courts have long held that solicitations must be tailored to a particular audience to precipitate statutory seller liability,...more

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Real-World Litigation Impacts of Contract Clauses in Energy Contracts: Some of the Dangers of Earnout Provisions

An earnout provision in mergers and acquisitions contracts entitles the seller of the target company to additional compensation in the future if the target performs well after closing. Such a provision is often used when a...more

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M&A holds the line in the Nordics with robust performance

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Corporate deals in the region proved to be more resilient than private equity (PE) as financing costs rose, with exits showing weakness - M&A market activity in the Nordics (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland)...more

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A flurry of activity early in 2022 sees real estate outperform

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Real estate has historically shown resilience during challenging economic periods and is considered a reliable hedge against inflation—but not all assets are created equal, and dealmakers were highly selective in the...more

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Mixed Signals: US M&A FY 2022

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Although the record-breaking deal activity of 2021 spilled over into 2022, headwinds in the first quarter developed into a significant slowdown during the rest of 2022, with an expectation of continued slowness as we enter...more

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US M&A in review: Momentum can only take you so far

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M&A started strong in 2022 with robust deal activity and megadeals dominating the landscape that was largely the result of unprecedented spillover from 2021. But then, things took a turn and deals stalled in the second half...more

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US M&A Levels Remain Healthy, but Due Diligence and Deal Protections Will Become Even More Critical

Acquisition market participants in the U.S. approached dealmaking with greater caution in 2022 than they did in 2021. Steadily rising interest rates and financing costs, persistent inflation, geopolitical uncertainty,...more

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2022 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference: Life Sciences Investment Forum

Despite offering one of the lowest total deal values on record, 2021 was an active M&A year. Due to the strong capital markets, a seller’s market continued, creating additional urgency for biopharma companies to accelerate...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Sweden

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New rules require transactions involving Swedish security-sensitive activities or assets to undergo a security screening - Sweden remains a country that recognizes the beneficial effects of foreign direct investment (FDI)...more

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UK M&A reaches new highs despite headwinds

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Favorable valuations are fueling opportunistic purchases by overseas bidders- Spiraling COVID rates, supply chain issues and food and fuel shortages have all hit the headlines in the months since the end of the Brexit...more

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M&A transaction terms: Comparing Africa to Europe

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Significant differences exist between terms that typically apply in M&A transactions in Africa and Europe - "Acquirers tend to view European markets as being more seller-friendly than African markets." Although the...more

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A Win for Deal Certainty, Delaware Court of Chancery Orders Closing of Cake Supplier Acquisition

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A Win for Deal Certainty, Delaware Court of Chancery Orders Closing of Cake Supplier Acquisition; Under Armour to Pay $9M to Settle SEC Charges Involving Disclosure Failures; First Circuit Upholds Decision Applying Federal...more

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[Virtual Event] 2021 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - Life Sciences Investment Forum - January 11th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

You won’t want to miss four days of exclusive, virtual events that bring together industry leaders, emerging standouts, innovators and investors from across the industry landscape at the largest healthcare investment...more

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[Webinar] Navigating Post-Covid Diligence Issues in M&A Transactions - September 24th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

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The COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying market downturn have resulted in widespread uncertainty felt on a global scale – including in the M&A space. This webinar will explore ways M&A transactions – particularly due...more

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Five Things to Consider When Selling Your CBD Business

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For many business owners, the intended exit strategy is to sell to a competitor or a larger company, thereby taking advantage of the upside on the value they have created through years of diligent and hard work building a...more

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