This article examines recent public M&A activity and deal protection measures in Norway. It commences with an overview of public M&A activity in the Norwegian market 2014 to 2015 and goes on to consider five significant public transactions, hot industry sectors, bid premiums offered during 2014 to 2015, deal protection measures used during 2014/15. Finally, future developments in the Norwegian market are considered.

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