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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) continue to gain momentum as we move through 2026. After enduring a significant contraction following the 2021 boom and the regulatory scrutiny that followed, SPAC activity rebounded sharply in 2025 and now carries forward into 2026 with real momentum. The SPAC resurgence reflects broader improvements in both market conditions and the […]

When done successfully, industry roll-up acquisitions can dramatically grow and strengthen your business. In this post, we break down what an industry roll-up is, why companies pursue it, and what makes it an effective (and sometimes risky) business strategy. What Is an Industry Roll-Up Acquisition? In an industry roll-up acquisition of companies, a buyer acquires multiple companies […]

Corporate consolidation involves two or more businesses merging to become a single larger entity. The result is often a stronger and more competitive company that can better navigate today’s competitive marketplace. What Is Corporate Consolidation? Corporate consolidation closely resembles a basic merger transaction. The primary difference is that a consolidation creates an entirely new business […]

Contrary to what many people think, corporate restructuring isn’t all doom and gloom. Revamping a company’s organizational structure, corporate hierarchy, or operations procedures can help keep your business competitive. This is particularly true during challenging times. Corporate restructuring plays a critical role in modern business strategy. It helps companies adapt quickly to market changes. Following […]

Merging two companies is a complex legal and business transaction. A short form merger, in which an acquiring company merges with a subsidiary corporation, offers a more streamlined process that involves important corporate governance considerations. A short form merger, in which an acquiring company merges with a subsidiary corporation, offers a more streamlined process. However, […]

A letter of intent or memorandum of understanding can be used to formalize an agreement to move forward toward a mutual goal... When businesses agree to work together, there are often a lot of details to work out. A letter of intent or memorandum of understanding can be used to formalize an agreement to move […]

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning companies that it’s taking longer than normal to conduct merger reviews… The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning companies that it’s taking longer than normal to conduct merger reviews. While companies may elect to proceed with transactions without waiting for the agency to conclude its investigation, they are […]

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound effect on mergers & acquisitions… The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound effect on mergers & acquisitions. Some transactions are on hold until market conditions stabilize, while others are proceeding forward cautiously on both the buy and sell side. Given the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, it […]

The FTC and DOJ’s Antitrust Division recently published draft 2020 Vertical Merger Guidelines The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division recently published draft 2020 Vertical Merger Guidelines for public comment. According to the agencies, the new guidelines outline their analytical techniques, practices, and enforcement policy for vertical mergers that raise antitrust […]

Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Mergers & Acquisitions Law Group Was Successful in Finalizing Two Deals Within Two Weeks for Clients in the Technology and Day Care Industries Lyndhurst, NJ, March 8, 2019 – The attorneys of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Mergers & Acquisitions Law Group successfully provided legal support on two mergers and acquisitions deals that closed within two […]

Earnouts can play a critical role in mergers and acquisitions by helping buyers and sellers close the deal. However, because they are not appropriate in every transaction, it is important to understand how they work and how to best protect your interests during the negotiation process.

Team of Scarinci Hollenbeck Attorneys Led by Jeffrey K. Cassin Helps Propelics, Inc. in Sale to Anexinet Corporation Lyndhurst, New Jersey, March 20, 2018 – Scarinci Hollenbeck is proud to announce that a team of attorneys led by Jeffrey K. Cassin, Counsel of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice group, aided the owners of Propelics, […]