Topic Archives: Mergers + Acquisitions

April 3, 2020 - Mergers + Acquisitions, Telecommunications

Congratulations to Sprint and SoftBank on the Closing of the Blockbuster $59 Billion Deal with T-Mobile

By: Brandon C. Parris and Jeff Jaeckel

History in the Making Morrison & Foerster would like to congratulate our clients Sprint and SoftBank on closing the blockbuster deal between Sprint and T-Mobile, creating the “New T-Mobile” - a transaction that significantly reshapes the future of the telecom industry. Announced in 2018 …›

February 19, 2020 - Mergers + Acquisitions

FTC Uses "Study Authority" to Review Prior Non-HSR Reportable Tech Transactions

By: Megan E. Gerking and Jonathan S. Gowdy

On February 11, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it issued Special Orders to five large technology companies requiring them to submit information related to their acquisitions during the past decade that were not reportable under the HSR Act. According to FTC Chairman …›

November 7, 2019 - Mergers + Acquisitions

What are Tech M&A Leaders Saying?

Morrison & Foerster is pleased to share with our clients and friends the results of our annual Tech M&A Leaders’ Survey, which takes the temperature of company executives, corporate development officers, lawyers, bankers, and other dealmakers focused on the technology sector. According to the …›

November 4, 2019 - Blockchain, Mergers + Acquisitions

Understanding Blockchain - Are There Unique Issues Surrounding A Blockchain M&A Transaction?

By: Dario de Martino

In this episode of “Understanding Blockchain,” Morrison & Foerster’s Dario de Martino discusses how unique business, regulatory and technology hurdles surrounding blockchain M&A deals have the potential to put a new spin on what would otherwise be a traditional tech M&A transaction. This ongoing series …›

October 30, 2019 - Blockchain, Mergers + Acquisitions

Understanding Blockchain - Blockchain and Mergers + Acquisitions

By: Dario de Martino

In this episode of “Understanding Blockchain,” Morrison & Foerster’s Dario de Martino discusses how the blockchain industry is becoming ripe for a wave of mergers, acquisitions, joint-ventures and other strategic transactions. This ongoing series is dedicated to providing an overall understanding of blockchain technology and …›

June 6, 2019 - Asia, Mergers + Acquisitions

Japan Is Tightening Regulations Applicable to Foreign Direct Investment in the Information and Communications Technology Sector

By: Mitsutoshi Uchida, Fumihiko Hori, and Shotaro Maruyama

On May 27, 2019, the Japanese government published amended rules that aim to tighten the regulatory requirements applicable to foreign direct investment (tai nai chokusetsu toshi or FDI) under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act of Japan (gaitame ho, or the “Act”). …›

January 16, 2019 - Mergers + Acquisitions, Privacy + Data Security

Key M&A Trends for 2019

By: Michael G. O'Bryan, Panagiotis C. Bayz, Anthony J. Carbone, Charles C. Comey, Patrick D. Huard, Mike Krigbaum, Christine E. Lyon, Bernie J. Pistillo, David Strong, Christina L. Golden Ademola, and Joan Kim

Despite increasing political tensions and evolving trade policies, the U.S. M&A market in 2018 enjoyed its second-best total deal value ever, according to Mergermarket. Activity through the first three quarters appeared poised for a new record, before slowing in the final quarter as stock …›

November 9, 2018 - Financings, Fintech, Mergers + Acquisitions

First SEC Enforcement Action Against Unregistered Digital Token Exchange

By: Dario de Martino, Susan I. Gault-Brown, and Alfredo B. D. Silva

Until yesterday, the enforcement actions of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the digital token space have primarily focused on the primary issuances of tokens. However, on November 8, 2018, the SEC announced in an order (the “Order”) that it had settled …›

October 17, 2018 - Mergers + Acquisitions

You’re Invited: 451 Research’s Tech M&A Summit

By: Patrick D. Huard

Be Morrison & Foerster’s guest at 451 Research’s Tech M&A Summit, an event that promises to help potential participants in the machine-learning acquisitions frenzy to navigate this emerging technology trend. Fueled by a motivation to unlock the value of big data, machine-learning companies are being …›

July 13, 2018 - Litigation, Mergers + Acquisitions, Privacy + Data Security

Five Key Legal Risks for Data-Centric Technology M&A

By: Stephanie Lynn Sharron, Erin M. Bosman, and Christine E. Lyon

Companies acquiring or selling businesses that leverage data through technology face special challenges and risks. Focus and prioritization can assist both business principals and lawyers effectively manage these concerns. This article offers answers to five key questions toward achieving that end. Read the full …›