White & Case LLP (JD Supra Israel)
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Israel M&A tracks global deal downturn in wake of crisis - Deal activity fell dramatically in 2020, but Q3 shows signs of recovery
Global dealmaking slowed dramatically in 2020, as the world grappled with the health, economic and political consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns hobbled economies across the globe, driving deal value and volume down to levels not seen since the global financial crisis.
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Israel steps on the gas in the autotech race
Despite not being an automotive hub historically, Israel has emerged as a hotbed of innovation for the industry. The convergence of technology with other sectors has been the driving force behind much of Israel’s tech boom in the past decade. And in 2017, Intel’s acquisition of Mobileye, a developer of ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems), for US$15 billion thrust Israel’s automotive...
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Execs expect the bull run to continue: Four trends set to define 2019 and beyond
Our research suggests that M&A activity involving Israeli companies is set to remain strong during 2019 and beyond, despite potential challenges from slower global growth and both regional and international political volatility.
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Execs expect the bull run to continue: Expect domestic acquirers to dominate and Asian investment to rise
Last year's cross-border inbound and outbound deal value total of US$20.4 billion was more than three times the domestic-only figure of US$8.1 billion. However, many expect a reversal in 2019.
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Execs expect the bull run to continue: Global economic headwinds do not worry dealmakers
Many survey respondents are so confident about the prospects for M&A activity in the next 12 months that they do not view a possible global economic slowdown as an obstacle. More than three-quarters of respondents (76 percent) say a slowdown would not diminish the likelihood of their engaging in M&A. Of that number, almost half (37 percent) say a slowdown would actually increase the chances they...
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Execs expect the bull run to continue: Optimism about M&A is stronger than ever
Deals targeting Israeli companies hit an all-time high of US$26.5 billion in 2018, from 103 deals—an increase of 4.5 percent in terms of value compared to 2017. Much of this increase was due to a jump in domestic dealmaking, which increased 178 percent over 2018 to almost US$8.1 billion as deal flow from foreign buyers fell 18 percent to US$18.4 billion. Additionally, outbound activity also...
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Execs expect the bull run to continue: Israel M&A, by the numbers
Our third annual survey finds that a bullish outlook and the ascendance of domestic and Asian buyers could make 2019 a standout year.... ...Selected charts provide an overview of 2018 performance, including M&A value and volume, top deals, leading sectors and top inbound bidders.
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2018 Global Employee Equity at a glance: Israel
Welcome to the Israel page of our Global Employee Equity at a glance series. Stock Option Plans: Employment - Labor Concerns - There is a risk of employees claiming that they are entitled to compensation for loss of rights under the Plan where the Plan is amended or discontinued or where their employment is terminated.
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Momentum builds on record-breaking 2017: Conclusion: Five trends to watch in the coming year
All signs point to a healthy M&A market in 2018. There is no shortage of disruptive companies to acquire, and the country’s pro-competition legislative agenda is helping to build a strong deal pipeline for the future. Based on our survey, market data, and experience in the market, we expect the following trends to define Israeli M&A over the next 12 months...
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Momentum builds on record-breaking 2017: Regional instability is top concern
HEADLINES - 68 percent of respondents chose regional instability as one of their top three challenges to dealmaking - Only 26 percent say that Israel's regulatory regime is harder to navigate compared with other developed countries - 58 percent believe Israel's regulatory environment is now similar to other developed economies in terms of the challenges it presents for M&A
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Momentum builds on record-breaking 2017: Dominance of inbound deals expected to increase
HEADLINES - 43 percent of respondents believe overseas PE firms will be some of the most active participants in the M&A market - 33 percent expect foreign public companies to become more active - China withdrew from Israel's M&A scene in 2017, accounting for just one of the year's top-20 deals
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Momentum builds on record-breaking 2017: Expectations are high for future growth
HEADLINES - 79 percent of respondents expect to be involved in more deals over the next 12 months compared to the previous 12 months - 69 percent expect competition for Israeli assets to increase over the next 12 months - 64 percent expect increased availability of debt over the next 12 months
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Outlook for M&A in Israel: Momentum builds on record-breaking 2017: M&A Overview: Israel dealmaking sets new records
HEADLINES - Israel hit new heights for overall value and volume in 2017 - Compared to 2016, the previous record year, value rose 33 percent to US$25.7 billion, and volume rose nine percent to 109 deals - Q1 deal value rose to US$4.3 billion, almost twice the value of the previous quarter...
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Thoughts for Board and Senior Management of Israeli Public Companies
We have set out below observations for board members and senior management of Israeli companies based on our experiences of the last year.
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Innovation drives dealmaking: Outlook for M&A in Israel - Investors continue to flock to Israel, as innovation and technological advancements create fertile ground for M&A
Dubbed the "startup nation," Israel is an epicenter of innovation. It boasts more venture capital firms and startups on a per capita basis than any other country in the world. In tech terms, it is second only to Silicon Valley. Much of this is borne of necessity, with a large portion of government R&D spending dedicated to technology relating to defense and national security. But many of these
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Global Employee Equity at a glance: Israel
Stock Option Plans: Employment - Labor Concerns - There is a risk of employees claiming that they are entitled to compensation for loss of rights under the Plan where the Plan is amended or discontinued or where their employment is terminated.
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Countries at a Glance: Israel - Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Employee Stock Purchase Plans - Labor Concerns - A claim for breach of contract could arise where a Plan is amended or discontinued. It is recommended that Plan provisions are drafted so as to preclude temporary employees and independent contractors from claiming entitlements under the Plan (absent a specific intention to include these workers). Plans should be drafted to permit...
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Securing Patent Value for Israeli Medical Technology Companies
Israel is a leader in medical technology and life sciences innovation. Though the life sciences industry in Israel is young, it is growing fast: in the last 15 years the industry has expanded from just over 180 life sciences companies in 1996 to over 1,000 by 2010. With over half of these companies located in the medical device sector, Israel leads as the number one country for medical device...