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AmerisourceBergen’s Acquisition of H. D. Smith

November 21, 2017

On November 20, 2017, AmerisourceBergen Corporation (“AmerisourceBergen”) and H. D. Smith announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement under which AmerisourceBergen will purchase H. D. Smith, the largest independent wholesaler in the United States, for $815 million in cash. Cravath is representing AmerisourceBergen in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team included associate Peter J. Atlee on M&A matters; partner Christine A. Varney and associate Kate F. Stamell on antitrust matters; partner David J. Kappos and associate Nicholas Kypriotakis on intellectual property matters; partner J. Leonard Teti II and associate Richard Bohm on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers and associates Matthew Cantor and Christopher C. Gonnella on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner Matthew Morreale on environmental matters; and senior attorney Joyce Law and practice area attorney Brian M. Budnick on real estate matters. Aashim Usgaonkar also worked on M&A matters.

Related Practices & Industries

  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Antitrust
  • Antitrust
  • IP and Strategic Tech Transactions
  • Tax
  • Executive Compensation and Benefits
  • Environmental
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences

People

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David J. Kappos
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
dkappos@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1168
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    Education

    • J.D., 1990, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
    • B.S., 1983, University of California, Davis
      summa cum laude

    Admitted In

    • New York
    • California
    • District of Columbia
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    Name
    J. Leonard Teti II
    Title
    Tax
    Title
    Partner
    Email
    lteti@cravath.com
    Phone
    +1-212-474-1896
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      Education

      • J.D., 2005, University of Virginia School of Law
        Order of the Coif
      • A.B., 1999, Princeton University
        with Honors

      Admitted In

      • New York
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      Name
      Eric W. Hilfers
      Title
      Executive Compensation and Benefits
      Title
      Partner
      Email
      ehilfers@cravath.com
      Phone
      +1-212-474-1352
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        Education

        • J.D., 1998, University of Chicago Law School
          with Honors
        • A.B., 1995, Princeton University

        Admitted In

        • New York
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        Joyce Law
        Title
        Corporate
        Title
        Of Counsel
        Email
        jlaw@cravath.com
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        +1-212-474-1066
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          Education

          • J.D., 1997, Boston University School of Law
          • B.Comm., 1994, University of Alberta
            Distinction

          Admitted In

          • New York
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          Brian M. Budnick
          Title
          Corporate
          Title
          Of Counsel
          Email
          bbudnick@cravath.com
          Phone
          +1-212-474-1914
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            Education

            • J.D., 2011, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
              cum laude
            • B.A., 2006, University of Virginia

            Admitted In

            • New York
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            Name
            Christine A. Varney
            Title
            Litigation
            Title
            Retired Partner
            Email
            cvarney@cravath.com
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            +1-212-474-1140
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              Education

              • J.D., 1986, Georgetown University Law Center
              • M.P.A., 1982, Syracuse University
              • B.A., 1977, State University of New York, Albany
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              Matthew Morreale
              Title
              Corporate
              Title
              Retired Partner
              Email
              mmorreale@cravath.com
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              +1-212-474-1534
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                Education

                • J.D., 1997, Columbia Law School
                  Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
                • M.S., 1994, University of Pennsylvania
                • B.A., 1990, University of Pennsylvania
                • B.A.S., 1990, University of Pennsylvania

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                Deals & Cases

                November 05, 2026

                Liberty Media’s Acquisition of High‑Vote Series B Common Stock from John C. Malone‑Related Entities

                On November 5, 2026, Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) announced that it has acquired all shares of Liberty Media’s high‑vote Series B common stock held by certain entities related to John C. Malone (the “Malone Holders”) in exchange for shares of Liberty Media’s low‑vote Series A common stock and shares of Liberty Media’s non‑voting Series C common stock. As a result of the transaction, the Malone Holders’ aggregate voting power in Liberty Media declined to approximately 3%, and no holder of Liberty Media common stock holds more than 9% of Liberty Media’s voting power, in each case, based on Liberty Media’s outstanding common stock as of October 30, 2026. The transaction was negotiated and approved by a special committee (the “Special Committee”) of Liberty Media’s board of directors consisting solely of disinterested and independent directors for purposes of Nevada law, advised by its own independent financial and legal advisors. Cravath is representing the Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

                Deals & Cases

                October 29, 2026

                ADT’s $15.3 Billion Acquisition by Thrive Holdings

                On October 29, 2026, ADT Inc. (“ADT”), a leading provider of security, interactive and smart home solutions serving residential and small business customers in the U.S., and Thrive Holdings, a permanent capital holding company focused on investing in established businesses and advancing their capabilities through technology, announced a definitive agreement under which Thrive Holdings will acquire ADT in an all‑cash transaction. The agreement values ADT at approximately $7.6 billion in equity value and $15.3 billion in enterprise value. Under the terms of the agreement, which ADT’s Board of Directors unanimously approved, ADT stockholders will receive $10.00 per share in cash upon completion. Following completion, ADT will become privately held and its common stock will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Cravath is representing ADT in connection with the transaction.

                Deals & Cases

                August 31, 2026

                Aon’s $17 Billion Acquisition of USI

                On August 31, 2026, Aon, a leading global professional services firm, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire USI, a leading provider of property & casualty, employee benefit, personal risk and retirement solutions for the middle market and the tenth largest U.S. insurance broker, from KKR and other shareholders for a total purchase price of $17 billion. Aon expects to fund the transaction, as well as related transaction expenses and other costs, with new debt raised across a range of maturities, subject to market conditions. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Aon and the Board of Directors of USI. Cravath is representing Aon in connection with the transaction.

                Deals & Cases

                March 31, 2026

                Biogen’s $5.6 Billion Acquisition of Apellis

                On March 31, 2026, Biogen Inc. and Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Biogen has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Apellis for $41.00 per share in cash at closing, or approximately $5.6 billion. Apellis stockholders will also receive a nontransferable CVR for each Apellis share held, entitling the holder to receive two payments of $2 per share each, contingent on certain annual global net sales thresholds being met for SYFOVRE®. Cravath is representing Biogen in connection with the transaction.

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