Corporate merger documents

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

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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.

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John Sullivan

Partner

New York Office

Corporate LawMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness Compliance
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Sarah Chen

Senior Partner

San Francisco Office

Patent LitigationTrademark ProtectionTechnology Transactions
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Client Testimonial

"The team's global expertise and strategic guidance were instrumental in achieving this transformative merger."

— CEO, GlobalTech Industries

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.