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Increase in Merger Control Thresholds : Merger control thresholds, outlined in Section 5 of the Competition Act, have surged by 150%, signaling a more stringent regulatory environment. Transactions surpassing these revised benchmarks must secure prior approval from the CCI to proceed. This alteration emphasizes the need for businesses to carefully navigate the updated regulatory landscape for successful mergers.

Amendments to the Competition Act have now come into force. The amendments introduce rebuttals to arguments that claim mergers are anti-competitive if they result in certain concentration levels being exceeded. The amendments also make several revisions to the merger review provisions of the Competition Act. These include changes to the notification thresholds, an extension of the limitation period for challenging closed mergers, and more. The overall aim of the amendments is to make it easier for the Commissioner of Competition to challenge complex mergers, but for most transactions that are substantively non-complex, the changes are likely to have little impact. Read the full details in our bulletin: https://bit.ly/3RPoBrV #capitalmarkets #competition #foreigncompetition #foreigninvestmentreview #mergers #acquisitions #internationaltrade #transactions #advisory #regulatory Dany Assaf | Omar Wakil | Rebecca (Moskowitz) Wagner | Ian Li | Eric Patenaude

Accretive mergers increase a company's EPS typically by acquiring firms with lower price-earnings ratios. While dilutive mergers decrease it due to decreased earnings contribution or additional shares issued for the acquisition, potentially causing temporary shareholder value reduction. Discover the difference between accretive and dilutive mergers. Ready to make strategic moves? Visit our website @PivotCapitalLLC.com and contact us today! #MergersAndAcquisitions #FinancialInsights #CorporateFinance #InvestmentStrategy #FinanceEducation #GrowWithUs

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On 27 September, Hiroaki Ishigaki will present a virtual seminar on the latest trends in the JFTC’s merger reviews, including examples of mergers approved despite seemingly high regulatory risks and other recent cases. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TxK4qa

New guidance on contract assets and liabilities in mergers is here. ASU 2021-08, now effective for all entities, ensures that acquired contract assets/liabilities are recognized in line with Topic 606, rather than fair value. Learn how this update impacts your business combinations. ⬇️ #AccountingUpdate #MergersAndAcquisitions

New guidance on contract assets and liabilities in mergers is here. ASU 2021-08, now effective for all entities, ensures that acquired contract assets/liabilities are recognized in line with Topic 606, rather than fair value. Learn how this update impacts your business combinations. ⬇️ #AccountingUpdate #MergersAndAcquisitions

As a result of the impending merger reforms in Australia, it is likely that more businesses will be required to notify the ACCC of prospective mergers. Caselex, a new LexisNexis legal solution, can help competition lawyers advise quickly and confidently. Learn more: https://ow.ly/iHbv50RMNmT #LexisNexisAU #mergers #competitonlaw #ACCC

New guidance on contract assets and liabilities in mergers is here. ASU 2021-08, now effective for all entities, ensures that acquired contract assets/liabilities are recognized in line with Topic 606, rather than fair value. Learn how this update impacts your business combinations. ⬇️ #AccountingUpdate #MergersAndAcquisitions

New guidance on contract assets and liabilities in mergers is here. ASU 2021-08, now effective for all entities, ensures that acquired contract assets/liabilities are recognized in line with Topic 606, rather than fair value. Learn how this update impacts your business combinations. ⬇️ #AccountingUpdate #MergersAndAcquisitions