The Impact of Regulatory Changes on Mergers and Acquisitions
If you’re navigating mergers and acquisitions in today’s environment, regulatory change isn’t a side concern—it’s at the center of every deal. Governments around the world are tightening oversight, raising antitrust thresholds, and scrutinizing industry consolidation like never before. That means you can’t treat regulation as an afterthought. You need to understand how shifting laws affect deal structure, approval timelines, valuation assumptions, and post-close integration. This article breaks down what those regulatory changes mean in practical terms and how you can position your deal strategy to move forward with confidence. Shifting Regulatory Focus Is Slowing Down M&A Timelines You’ve probably already seen how timelines are stretching. What used to take 90 days might now take 9 months—especially in sectors like tech, finance, and healthcare. Agencies are reviewing more deals and asking more questions. In the U.S., both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Just...