22 articles found for Merger & Acquisition

M&A Compliance in Australia: 2026 Guide for Foreign Tech Acquirers Key Takeaways Navigating the Australian technology merger and acquisition landscape requires strict adherence to updated foreign investment and national security...

Key Takeaways Acquiring a Bulgarian company requires compliance with European Union directives and local corporate laws. Closing a cross-border deal involves new screening mechanisms, specific financial thresholds, and formal registry...

Guide to Antitrust Clearance for Cross-Border M&A in India Cross-border transactions over the Deal Value Threshold of INR 2,000 crore (approx. $240 million USD) require Competition Commission of India (CCI)...

Foreign Buyer Checklist: Acquiring Canadian Tech Startups Key Takeaways Acquiring a Canadian tech startup exposes foreign buyers to federal regulatory reviews, specific tax withholding rules, and strict provincial employment laws....

Due diligence in Singapore requires verifying Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) filings and sector-specific licenses. Merger clearance is voluntary, but failing to consult the Competition and Consumer Commission of...

Choosing between an asset and share purchase dictates your exposure to legacy liabilities and shapes your tax strategy. Acquirers must factor 30- to 200-day waiting periods into deal structures to...

Navigating UK NSI Act Clearances in Cross-Border Tech M&A Transactions The UK National Security and Investment (NSI) Act 2021 mandates government clearance for foreign and domestic acquisitions in 17 sensitive...

Foreign acquisitions of Australian technology businesses usually require mandatory notification to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). This applies particularly to companies handling critical data or infrastructure. The standard statutory...

Foreign investors acquiring Canadian businesses must comply with the Investment Canada Act (ICA). Recent amendments introduce stricter pre-closing filing requirements for 2026. Acquisitions involving sensitive technologies, critical minerals, or personal...

Stock acquisitions close faster than asset purchases but transfer all historical corporate liabilities to the foreign buyer. Asset purchases let buyers select specific assets and leave behind unknown liabilities. The...

Italy's "Golden Power" framework allows the government to veto or impose conditions on foreign investments in strategic sectors. Non-EU acquirers must notify the Italian government before closing deals that hit...

A Foreign Investor's Guide to Tech Mergers and Acquisitions in Canada The Investment Canada Act (ICA) mandates regulatory notifications for non-Canadian acquirers, with strict national security reviews for sensitive technology...

Cross-Border Mergers in India: RBI and NCLT Approvals Cross-border mergers in India require approvals from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), and potentially the...

FIRB Approval Timelines for Foreign M&A in Australia The statutory FIRB review period is 30 days, but routine extensions for standard M&A deals often push actual timelines to 60 or...

Key Takeaways Planning an acquisition in Italy requires choosing between a share purchase and an asset purchase. This structural decision directly dictates your tax liability, employee transfer obligations, and exposure...

Foreign Direct Investment and M&A Regulatory Compliance in the UK Foreign acquirers must navigate the UK's National Security and Investment Act (NSIA), which imposes mandatory notifications for transactions in 17...

Explainer: Mergers and Acquisitions Regulations in Iceland Mandatory thresholds: Transactions require regulatory clearance if the combined turnover of the merging entities in Iceland exceeds 3 billion ISK and at least...

FAQ: Buying a Business in Iceland as a Foreign Investor Key Takeaways Foreign investors looking to acquire a business in Iceland must navigate specific regulatory thresholds, sector restrictions, and a...

How to Navigate CFIUS Review Timelines for Foreign M&A in the United States Choosing between a 30-day declaration and a 45-day formal notice dictates your transaction timeline, filing fees, and...

Expanded Officer Exculpation: Delaware law now allows corporations to shield senior officers, not just directors, from personal liability for certain breaches of the duty of care in merger agreements. Enhanced...