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The FTI Journal continues its look at opportunities for private equity in distressed M&A given the pandemic-affected economy. Here is a snapshot of industrials....By: FTI Consulting

An empirical analysis of 128 M&A transactions provides food for thought about whether the economic disruption of COVID-19 can trigger a material adverse change (“MAC”) in an agreement....By: FTI Consulting

In May 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed changes to reporting for acquisitions and dispositions by registrants. The proposed amendments resulted from an ongoing, comprehensive evaluation of the existing disclosure requirements and concerns that they were overly cumbersome and slowed access to the capital markets. In May 2020, the SEC issued the final amendments substantially as originally proposed with some changes and clarifications. Please see Publication below f...

Whether accepting representations and warranties risk as a buyer or insurer, pay attention to the seller’s control environment. Insurance experts aren’t the only people who constantly think about risk these days....By: FTI Consulting

Creative destruction tells us that eventually the new replaces the old. However, sometimes the imperative to change is imposed suddenly and unexpectedly, often at an inopportune moment. When that happens, we enter a world of created destruction....By: FTI Consulting

When the COVID-19 lockdown regulations unexpectedly disrupted ‘receipts’, whilst leaving ‘disbursements’ unscathed, business focus rapidly shifted to ensuring healthy operating liquidity. Please see full Publication below for more information....By: FTI Consulting

Creative destruction tells us that eventually the new replaces the old. However, sometimes the imperative to change is imposed suddenly and unexpectedly, often at an inopportune moment....By: FTI Consulting

Markets started 2020 witnessing the detrimental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, and declined at rates reminiscent of the 1987 and 2008 financial crises. The path back to normalcy remains uncertain given the health crisis that...By: FTI Consulting

The UK rail industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with large projects such as High Speed 2 and Crossrail suspended and disrupted for the foreseeable future. Managing risk, recovering costs and transparent communications are...By: FTI Consulting

According to Refinitiv, a financial market data provider, the overall value of mergers and acquisitions in India amounted to US$41.6 billion in the first half of 2019. Furthermore, given the Indian Government has eased Foreign Direct Investment...By: FTI Consulting