Published on June 30, 2025
GlobalTech Merger Clearance
Successfully obtained antitrust clearance for $1.2B merger, navigating complex regulatory landscape across multiple jurisdictions.
Client
GlobalTech Industries
Practice
corporate-law
Jurisdiction
FTC, DOJ, EU Commission, China SAMR
Value
$1.2B transaction
Result
Unconditional clearance in all jurisdictions within 9 months, enabling merger completion.
Category
Antitrust
Meet the legal team
Attorneys Involved
Our attorneys bring deep expertise and dedication to every case. Learn more about the professionals who guided this matter to a successful resolution, each contributing specialized skills and strategic insight to deliver results for our client.
Bartolomé Salvat
Partner
New York Office
Clotilde Lombardini
Senior Partner
San Francisco Office
Client Testimonial
CEO, GlobalTech Industries"The team's global expertise and strategic guidance were instrumental in achieving this transformative merger."
Transaction Overview
GlobalTech Industries, a multinational technology conglomerate, sought to acquire InnoSys Solutions, a leading provider of industrial automation software, for $1.2 billion. The transaction represented a strategic expansion into the industrial IoT market.
Regulatory Complexity
The merger required antitrust review in multiple jurisdictions due to the companies’ overlapping technology portfolios and global customer bases:
- United States: FTC and DOJ review under Hart-Scott-Rodino Act
- European Union: European Commission Phase II review
- China: SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation) clearance
- Additional Filings: Canada, Brazil, and South Korea
Competitive Analysis
Our team conducted extensive market analysis to address potential competitive concerns:
- Defined relevant product and geographic markets
- Analyzed market shares and concentration metrics
- Developed economic models demonstrating pro-competitive effects
- Prepared comprehensive remedy proposals (not ultimately required)
International Coordination
- EU Investigation: Addressed concerns about innovation competition through behavioral commitments
- China Clearance: Navigated technology transfer and data security requirements
- U.S. Process: Managed second request process with extensive document production
Key Achievements
- Timeline: Obtained all clearances within 9 months of filing
- Conditions: No divestitures or behavioral remedies required
- Efficiency: Streamlined process through proactive engagement with regulators
Transaction Completion
The merger closed successfully in Q4 2025, creating a market-leading industrial technology platform. The combined entity now holds significant competitive advantages in automation and IoT solutions.
Strategic Value
This clearance preserved the full strategic value of the transaction while demonstrating our ability to navigate complex multinational regulatory environments efficiently.
Market Impact
The successful merger enhanced competition in the industrial technology sector by combining complementary technologies and accelerating innovation in automation solutions.