The 2022 Annual Report from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) disclosed crucial information about the year’s foreign investment trends. Here are eight crucial takeaways from the report:
- The Committee reviewed a record number of filings in 2022. This indicates an upward trend in foreign investment activity in the United States.
- CFIUS required more mitigation as a condition of clearance. As a result, foreign investors need to be increasingly prepared to negotiate these measures during the review process.
- The public version of the Report offers key indicators of the CFIUS process. This transparency provides a valuable source of information for potential foreign investors and domestic parties involved in foreign investment transactions.
- The Report also presents statistics on transactions filed in the calendar year 2022. Detailed statistical analysis aids in understanding sector-specific trends and potential regulatory challenges in such transactions.
The published details of the CFIUS 2022 Annual Report provide valuable insights into the foreign investment environment in the United States. For foreign investors and their advisors, these insights can help inform strategic actions and facilitate more sophisticated decision-making. They also indicate areas where questions may arise, and where additional clarification or consultation might be required.
The full text of the report and more insights can be found on JDSupra, published by Latham & Watkins LLP.