Mergers & Acquisition Analysis
An assessment of the likely competitive effects of a merger or acquisition requires careful application of economic theory to the facts of the industry and deal at hand, supported by relevant empirical analysis. Edgeworth economists specialize in linking theoretical insights with econometric studies. Moreover, we are known for communicating our results with clarity and credibility to not only agency economists, but also business executives, legal counsel, judges, and policymakers.
Edgeworth economists have decades of combined experience analyzing deals. We have provided economic support for M&A filings in various jurisdictions around the world, including the European Union, China, Canada, and the United States, and across a wide range of industries, from industrial chemicals to hard disk drives.
We have been at the forefront of thought leadership, including heavily cited published work in the areas of merger simulation and the econometric analysis of demand in differentiated products industries. Government agencies, including China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ), have retained Edgeworth economists to assist in M&A review. We have been invited to speak on merger analysis by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the DOJ, MOFCOM, the Directorate General for Competition of the European Union, and the Japan Fair Trade Commission.
Edgeworth can provide assistance with all phases of the M&A review process, including:
- Analysis of the likely competitive effects of the deal
- Assessment of merger-related efficiencies, integrated into the competitive effects analysis
- Relevant market definition
- Analysis of entry conditions
- Pre-deal assessment of potential antitrust issues
- Assistance preparing parties’ responses to Second Requests in the US
- Assistance preparing parties’ international filings
- Expert witness testimony in deal-related litigation
Representative matters include the Seagate acquisition of Samsung’s hard drive division, for which Edgeworth’s work was selected as the 2012 Matter of the Year by Global Competition Review.
Experts
Dr. Fei Deng
Partner- 415.906.3221
Dr. John H. Johnson, IV
Chief Executive Officer- 202.559.4388
- 647.951.8560
Mr. Michael Kheyfets
Partner- 202.559.4405
Dr. Gregory K. Leonard
Partner- 415.906.3220
- 647.951.8561
Dr. Parker M. Normann
Partner- 202.559.4410
Mr. Stephen P. Rusek
Partner- 415.906.3226
- 647.951.8562
Ms. Karuna Batcha
Principal Consultant- 626.657.7951
Ms. Sophie Meadows
Principal Consultant- 202.580.7753
- 647.951.8577
Dr. David Tsirekidze
Principal Consultant- 202.580.7742
Dr. Di Wu
Principal Consultant- 647.951.8579
Experience
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Joint Venture between Johnson Controls and Yanfeng Business & Regulatory Consulting May 13, 2015
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Review of the Thermo Fisher/Life Technologies Merger Business & Regulatory Consulting Mar 20, 2014
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Review of the Proposed UPS/TNT Express Merger Business & Regulatory Consulting Apr 5, 2013
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Acquisition in Nail Color Products Business Business & Regulatory Consulting Nov 20, 2012
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Research for China’s Anti-Monopoly Bureau of MOFCOM Business & Regulatory Consulting Nov 20, 2012
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Knowles’ Acquisition of NXP Business & Regulatory Consulting Nov 20, 2012
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Google’s Acquisition of Motorola Mobility Business & Regulatory Consulting Nov 20, 2012
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Acquisition of Hard Disk Drive Business Business & Regulatory Consulting May 7, 2012
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Impact of Potential Hostile Bid Business & Regulatory Consulting Jun 23, 2011
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Monopoly Power Litigation Jun 23, 2011
Publications
News & Events
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Tax Inversions: Why Are They Combining Whoppers and Timbits? EDGEwords: Business Analytics & Regulation Sep 3, 2014
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Edgeworth Economics Launches “Edgeworth Intelligence: China” Newsletter News Nov 19, 2013
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China Antitrust Update Edgeworth Webinars Jul 1, 2013
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Dr. Fei Deng Commented on MOFCOM’s Merger Review Process in The Deal Magazine News Apr 19, 2013
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Drs. Deng and Leonard Consulted for MOFCOM on the UPS-TNT Merger News Apr 9, 2013
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Drs. Deng and Leonard Consulted for MOFCOM on the UPS-TNT Merger Press Release Apr 9, 2013
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Dr. Parker Normann Selected as Finalist for Global Competition Review’s 2013 Economist of the Year Press Release Mar 19, 2013
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Stephen P. Rusek Brings IP & Valuation Expertise to Edgeworth San Francisco News Oct 23, 2012
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Stephen P. Rusek Joins Edgeworth Economics Bringing IP and Valuation Expertise to San Francisco Press Release Oct 23, 2012
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Dr. Fei Deng Comments on Viterra-Glencore Merger Delays in China News Sep 26, 2012
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Leading Competition and Intellectual Property Economist Gregory K. Leonard Joins Edgeworth News May 8, 2012
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Dr. Parker Normann Leads Edgeworth Team in Nomination for GCR's Matter of the Year News Mar 12, 2012
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Antitrust Expert Dr. Parker Normann Joins Edgeworth Economics News Mar 23, 2011
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Antitrust Expert Dr. Parker Normann Joins Edgeworth Economics Press Release Mar 23, 2011