Beware Blurry Edges Of HSR's Investment-Only Exemption

Law360, New York (February 5, 2015, 1:24 PM EST) -- Activist shareholder campaigns continue to grow in number and prominence. One of the largest private equity deals of 2014 — the $8.7 billion buyout of PetSmart Inc. — came about following comments by a significant shareholder. A merger of the two leading office superstores, Staples and Office Depot, and the breakup of DuPont Co., each are being promoted by activist investors. These are but three examples of recent activist campaigns; with close to $200 billion in available funds, others are sure to follow.[1]...

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