Mergers and Acquisitions

As 2020 came to a close, with a new administration entering the White House and the light appearing (though a bit dimly) at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel via the vaccines coming online, deal makers were taking a cautiously optimistic look to a new year of M&A activity in the automotive sector.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects to date, including economic uncertainty and widespread business interruptions. This environment may raise unique considerations for parties contemplating an M&A transaction. This guidebook is intended to provide a summary of key considerations for M&A transactions in a post-COVID-19 era.

As the pandemic breathes life into some sectors and creates bankruptcies in others, some businesses continue to pursue strategic M&A deals. Some of these deals may receive antitrust scrutiny from the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.