Tag: Mergers
A General Counsel’s Tips for Integrating Post-Merger
News
In 2017, Mid-America Apartment Communities Executive Vice President and General Counsel Rob Del Priore was tasked with leading the post-merger integration of his company and Post Properties, Inc.
Thompson & Knight Assists Stabilis with Share Exchange Transaction
News
Thompson & Knight LLP advised Stabilis Energy, LLC in connection with a share exchange transaction with American Electric Technologies, Inc.
Rent-A-Center to Be Acquired by Vintage Capital for $15 Per Share in Cash
News
The transaction represents a total consideration of approximately $1.365 billion, including net debt, the companies said in a news release.
Dealmakers Increasingly Optimistic About M&A Market and U.S. Economy in Dykema Survey
Insight
Respondents to Dykema’s 13th Annual M&A Outlook Survey expressed an overall bullish viewpoint of the economy and U.S. M&A market, bringing a new level of optimism, not seen in several years.
Analysis: Office Depot/Staples ‘Cluster’ Key to FTC Case
Analysis
Regulators fighting the merger plan of Office Depot and Staples face a decision from a judge that may hinge on the veracity of the government’s relevant product market, reports Policy and Regulatory Report, a Mergermarket Group company.
Justice Department Sues to Block Merger of Halliburton and Baker Hughes
News
The Justice Department has sued to stop Halliburton Co. from acquiring oilfield services rival Baker Hughes, the Associated Press and CNBC are reporting.
Firm Releases Global M&A Roundup With League Tables of Legal Advisors
White Paper
After a record year for M&A in 2015, 16.2% higher than 2007’s previous peak, there has been a cooling down period at the start of
2016m reports Mergermarket in its global M&A roundup.
Latham & Watkins Advises Checkpoint in $443 Million Acquisition By CCL Industries
News
Checkpoint Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of CCL Industries Inc.
Kirkland Counsels EIG on Its $500M Equity Commitment to Rice Midstream Holdings
NEWS
Rice Energy Inc. has completed a $375 million equity investment by EIG Global Energy Partners, on behalf of EIG managed funds, into Rice Midstream Holdings.
Latham & Watkins Advises NBTY on Vitamin World Sale
NEWS
NBTY, Inc., a global leader in vitamins, nutritional supplements and sports and active nutrition, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. retail business, Vitamin World, to Centre Lane Partners.
Quarles and Brady Partner Andre Fiebig Publishes Two Books
NEWS
Andre Fiebig, a partner at Quarles & Brady, authored two books on antitrust law issues for Thomson Reuters and the American Bar Association.
Nexstar Wins Media General in $4.6 Billion Deal
NEWS
Nexstar announced plans to merge with Media General, edging out publisher Meredith to consummate a deal valued at $4.6 billion.
Global M&A Roundup Shows ‘Perfect Storm for Acquisition Finance’
White Paper
Law firm Skadden Arps Slate Meagher holds on to the number one spot for deal value for another year while Latham & Watkins jumps from fourth to second last year.
Cardoni v. Prosperity Bank: Useful Contracts Law Teaching Case
Article
A Houston attorney discusses a useful teaching case for people drafting merger-and-acquisition agreements, and related employment agreements.
