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       Posted on February 21st, 2012

Global technology M&A update October–December 2011 and year in review

Aggregate deal value of global technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A) surged 41% in 2011, even as the value of global M&A in all industries fell slightly amid economic uncertainty. Aggregate deal value (for deals with disclosed values) reached US$167.7b in 2011 (up from US$119b in 2010), even though fourth quarter value declined sequentially [...]


       Posted on January 24th, 2012

Mergers & Acquisitions Quarterly Switzerland – Fourth Quarter 2011

The Swiss M&A market showed a strong fourth quarter in 2011 in terms of number of transactions as well as disclosed deal volume, which grew by over 150% compared to the previous quarter.

Source: Ernst & Young


       Posted on December 20th, 2011

Golden parachute payments: Understanding how stock options and restricted stock can cost both corporations and executives during a merger or acquisition

Executives often hold stock options and restricted stock at the time of a merger or acquisition. So, it’s critical to understand how stock options and restricted stock affect the parachute payment rules, including whether Section 280G applies and whether an individual is subject to the rules, how much the parachute payments will be, [...]


       Posted on December 13th, 2011

Public consultation on the application of Directive 2007/44 EC as regards acquisitions and increase of holdings in the financial sector

The aim of Directive 2007/44/EC was to ensure that supervisory authorities are as specific and transparent as possible if they have doubts about the sound and prudent management of the financial institution concerned, and to minimise the scope for public authorities to invoke prudential rules in order to hinder cross-border mergers and acquisitions [...]


       Posted on November 3rd, 2011

Mergers and Acquisitions Quarterly Switzerland – Third quarter 2011

In the third quarter of 2011, the Swiss M&A market remained stable in terms of the number of M&A transactions but showed a drop in disclosed deal volume compared to the previous quarter, indicating a decrease in average deal size.

Source: Ernst & Young


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