X
30Sep

US dealmakers expect uptick in M&A, but no swift return to pre-crisis levels

A majority of dealmakers say their companies are focused on defense or survival, but about a quarter are actively pursuing growth. According to Mergermarket, the value of US M&A in the second quarter of 2020 was lower than any other quarter since it began tracking deals in 2006. Compared to Q2 2019, value was down 87 percent. Volume plunged as well, though not as much. But things began to change in the third quarter. In fact, the value of M&A in August was more than two times that of January....
By: White & Case LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/us-dealmakers-expect-uptick-in-m-a-but-95148/

Related

[Video] Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 55: Assignment Earth

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Assignment Earth which aired...

Read More >

The Dreaming Season

Recently I have found myself increasingly asking everyone around me - my candidates, clients, collea...

Read More >

Dear Littler: Should I Allow Leave for Domestic Abuse Affecting an Employee’s Family Member?

Dear Littler: I am a manager at a mid-size company in Florida. An employee just asked for time off s...

Read More >

IRS Finalizes Redesigned Form W-4

On December 5, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the final redesigned 2020 Form W-4, E...

Read More >

Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Calculating the Regular Rate of Pay

December 12, the Department of Labor filed a Final Rule clarifying the types of benefits that must b...

Read More >

Foreign direct investment reviews 2020: A global perspective - Australia

Australia requires a wide variety of investments by foreign businesses to be reviewed and approved b...

Read More >