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Lost in Translation: Key Deal Points in European vs. U.S. M&A Transactions

Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/28/2025

After two decades practicing law in Silicon Valley and five formative years working on cross-border deals in Europe, I’ve come to appreciate the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences in how merger and acquisition (M&A)...more

2024 M&A Annual Review

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 2/10/2025

Our M&A team is honored to have represented clients in some of the most compelling transactions in 2024, from advising the iconic rock band KISS and its co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in the sale of all assets...more

Beyond the Valuation Gap - Flexing Earnouts in the Current M&A Environment

Latham & Watkins LLP on 5/18/2023

Increased use of earnouts is likely to facilitate M&A deals across sectors in Europe. Earnouts are increasingly common in European M&A. The growing prevalence of this contractual provision — in which additional...more

Mind the Gap: Strategies for Addressing the Valuation Gap in European M&A Deals During and After COVID-19

McDermott Will & Emery on 12/4/2020

In a climate where there are so many unknown factors challenging valuation methodologies, we explore a number of mechanisms that European dealmakers may consider during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in order to bridge...more

Earnouts Are Rising Across Europe, But Can They Unlock COVID-19 Valuation Gaps?

Latham & Watkins LLP on 9/23/2020

Despite practical challenges, earnouts are a tool that PE buyers should increasingly consider to reconcile differences and get deals done. The use of earnouts, though historically disliked by PE buyers, is increasing...more

Making the Most of Earn-outs

Latham & Watkins LLP on 9/30/2015

Earn-outs, where additional consideration is paid post-completion based on the performance of a target business, are becoming increasingly common in private M&A transactions. Our recent survey of European deals between July...more

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