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Cravath Publishes Summer 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal

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News & Insights

Artel’s Acquisition by Advanced Instruments

April 26, 2022

On April 26, 2022, Artel, a global leader in low volume liquid delivery measurement and quality assurance used throughout the life science industry, and Advanced Instruments, a leading manufacturer of analytical instruments and services for the clinical, biopharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors, announced the execution of a definitive agreement for Advanced Instruments to acquire Artel. Cravath is representing Artel in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team includes associates Richard E. Schwartz and Armin Hoss on M&A matters; senior attorney Kiran Sheffrin and associate Duncan H. Hardell on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers and associates Anna Mikaelyan and Molly E. Nichols on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos and associate Pedraam Mirzanian on intellectual property matters; practice area attorney Nicole M. Peles and associate Stijn de Jong on regulatory matters; senior attorney Annmarie M. Terraciano on environmental matters; and practice area attorney Brian M. Budnick on real estate matters.

Related Practices & Industries

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

People

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Eric W. Hilfers
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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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    David J. Kappos
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    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

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      • New York
      • California
      • District of Columbia
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      Nicole M. Peles
      Title
      Litigation
      Title
      Of Counsel
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      npeles@cravath.com
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      +1-212-474-1624
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        • J.D., 2010, New York University School of Law
          cum laude
        • A.B., 2007, Dartmouth College

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        • New York
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        Annmarie M. Terraciano
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        Corporate
        Title
        Of Counsel
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        aterraciano@cravath.com
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          • J.D., 1998, Columbia Law School
            Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
          • M.S., 1994, University of Wisconsin - Madison
          • B.A., 1989, Wellesley College
            cum laude

          Admitted In

          • New York
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          Brian M. Budnick
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          Corporate
          Title
          Of Counsel
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          bbudnick@cravath.com
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            • J.D., 2011, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
              cum laude
            • B.A., 2006, University of Virginia

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            • New York

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            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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