Month: January 2026
Cooley’s 2025 Activism Retrospective
Activists enjoyed a banner year in 2025. From proxy contest wins at blue-chip companies to a partnership with Taylor Swift’s fiancé, engaged shareholders once again demonstrated their capabilities, creativity and readiness. As we discussed in the fall, this year’s activism menu also included the rise of “withhold” campaigns, notable Delaware […]
FTC Issues 2026 HSR Filing Thresholds, Fee Adjustments and Interlocking Directorate Updates
The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act thresholds, which determine whether mergers and acquisitions must be reported to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), will increase by nearly 6% in February 2026. The key minimum “size-of-transaction” threshold will increase from $126.4 million to $133.9 million. These annual adjustments, announced […]