Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Dechert LLP

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Public Relations and Social Media Manager

Dechert is a global specialist law firm

Dechert LLP

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<p><strong>Fast Facts</strong></p><ul><li>Significant merger investigations lasted 9.5 months on average over the 12 months ending Q1 2016, about 20% longer than observed over the prior 12 months.</li><li>There were 33 significant merger investigations during the 12-month period ending Q1 2016, compared to 32 during the prior 12-month period.</li><li>Increased use of upfront buyers may be partially responsible for the increase in duration. In 2015, consents requiring upfront buyers took 2.1 months longer than consents requiring post-order buyers.</li></ul>

Fast FactsSignificant merger investigations lasted 9.5 months on average over the 12 months ending Q1 2016, about 20% longer than observed over the prior 12 months.There were 33 significant merger investigations during the 12-month period ending Q1 2016, compared to 32 during the prior 12-month period.Increased use of upfront buyers may be partially responsible for the increase in duration. In 2015, consents requiring upfront buyers took 2.1 months longer than consents requiring post-order buyers.

Is Use of Upfront Buyers Causing Longer Merger Investigations? Q1 2016 Update Confirms 2015 Trends

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Morningstar

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<ul><li class="p1">We recommend Recall shareholders vote in favour of the acquisition, by Iron Mountain, at the Scheme of Arrangement meeting on 19 April 2016.</li><li class="p1">If the Scheme is approved, Recall shares will cease trading on 21 April 2016 with payments made on 2 May 2016.</li><li class="p1">The acquisition has been approved, subject to undertakings, by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the Canada Competition Board, the United States Department of Justice, and the Competition and Markets Authority in the United Kingdom.</li><li class="p1">We expect the remaining regulatory approval from the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board to be received by 15 April 2016</li></ul><p><em>Analyst: Gareth James</em></p>

We recommend Recall shareholders vote in favour of the acquisition, by Iron Mountain, at the Scheme of Arrangement meeting on 19 April 2016.If the Scheme is approved, Recall shares will cease trading on 21 April 2016 with payments made on 2 May 2016.The acquisition has been approved, subject to undertakings, by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the Canada Competition Board, the United States Department of Justice, and the Competition and Markets Authority in the United Kingdom.We expect the remaining regulatory approval from the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board to be received by 15 April 2016Analyst: Gareth James

Recall Receives Regulatory Approvals. We Recommend Shareholders Accept Iron Mountain's Offer.

<p class="p1">We see the digitisation of information as a major long-term headwind for Recall.</p><p class="p1">Given that Recall operates in 20 currencies, all of which depreciated against the USD, it is not surprising that the result was negatively affected by foreign exchange.</p><p class="p1">Our discounted cash flow-based fair value estimate of AUD 5.50 per share remains unchanged.</p><p class="p1"><em>Analyst: Gareth James</em></p>

We see the digitisation of information as a major long-term headwind for Recall.Given that Recall operates in 20 currencies, all of which depreciated against the USD, it is not surprising that the result was negatively affected by foreign exchange.Our discounted cash flow-based fair value estimate of AUD 5.50 per share remains unchanged.Analyst: Gareth James

Recall Reports Solid First Half, but Foreign Exchange Weighs; Fair Value Estimate Unchanged

Special Situations, Content Strategist, Smartkarma

Crispin Francis

Special Situations, Content Strategist

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

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<h2>Latest Statement from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)</h2><p>The <a href="https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/56b1d43f40f0b613d100000a/Issues_statement.pdf" target="_blank">issues statement</a> (linked to official document) has been released by the UK Competition and Markets Authority, with closing date for submissions 17th February.</p><div class="content-highlight"><p>In this insight, we list out the key concerns raised by the CMA and examine the seriousness of the concerns. Without further ado... </p></div><h2><em>Definitions</em></h2><p>The Records and Information Management Services (RIMS) which the Parties supply comprise:</p><p>(a) Records management services (RMS)…</p>

Latest Statement from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)The issues statement (linked to official document) has been released by the UK Competition and Markets Authority, with closing date for submissions 17th February.In this insight, we list out the key concerns raised by the CMA and examine the seriousness of the concerns. Without further ado... DefinitionsThe Records and Information Management Services (RIMS) which the Parties supply comprise:(a) Records management services (RMS)…

Recall / Iron Mountain - It Is Starting to Hurt

<h2>Latest Events</h2><p>UK's Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) had recently <a href="http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20151231/pdf/4344pvd73dfd1q.pdf" target="_blank">announced</a> its decision to refer Iron Mountain’s proposed acquisition of Recall Holdings Limited for an in-depth (“Phase 2”) investigation, unless Iron Mountain offers acceptable undertakings to address competition concerns preliminarily identified by the CMA.</p><p>Iron Mountain has until January 7, 2016 to submit its proposed undertakings and the CMA will then have until January 14, 2016 to consider whether there are…</p>

Latest EventsUK's Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) had recently announced its decision to refer Iron Mountain’s proposed acquisition of Recall Holdings Limited for an in-depth (“Phase 2”) investigation, unless Iron Mountain offers acceptable undertakings to address competition concerns preliminarily identified by the CMA.Iron Mountain has until January 7, 2016 to submit its proposed undertakings and the CMA will then have until January 14, 2016 to consider whether there are…

Recall / Iron Mountain - More Antitrusts Pains

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Iron Mountain Incorporated is a storage and information management company. The Company provides records management, data management solutions, and information destruction services.

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Is Use of Upfront Buyers Causing Longer Merger Investigations? Q1 2016 Update Confirms 2015 Trends

Fast Facts Significant merger investigations lasted 9.5 months on average over the 12 months ending Q1 2016, about 20% longer than observed over...

Dechert LLP

Recall Reports Solid First Half, but Foreign Exchange Weighs; Fair Value Estimate Unchanged

We see the digitisation of information as a major long-term headwind for Recall.Given that Recall operates in 20 currencies, all of...

Morningstar, Inc.

Recall / Iron Mountain - It Is Starting to Hurt

Latest Statement from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)The issues statement (linked to official document) has been released by the UK...

Crispin Francis

Recall / Iron Mountain - More Antitrusts Pains

Latest EventsUK's Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) had recently announced its decision to refer Iron Mountain’s proposed acquisition...

Crispin Francis

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Is Use of Upfront Buyers Causing Longer Merger Investigations? Q1 2016 Update Confirms 2015 Trends

Fast Facts Significant merger investigations lasted 9.5 months on average over the 12 months ending Q1 2016, about 20% longer than observed over...

Dechert LLP

Recall Receives Regulatory Approvals. We Recommend Shareholders Accept Iron Mountain's Offer.

We recommend Recall shareholders vote in favour of the acquisition, by Iron Mountain, at the Scheme of Arrangement meeting on 19 April 2016. If...

Morningstar, Inc.

Recall Reports Solid First Half, but Foreign Exchange Weighs; Fair Value Estimate Unchanged

We see the digitisation of information as a major long-term headwind for Recall.Given that Recall operates in 20 currencies, all of...

Morningstar, Inc.

Recall / Iron Mountain - It Is Starting to Hurt

Latest Statement from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)The issues statement (linked to official document) has been released by the UK...

Crispin Francis

Recall / Iron Mountain - More Antitrusts Pains

Latest EventsUK's Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) had recently announced its decision to refer Iron Mountain’s proposed acquisition...

Crispin Francis