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Bridge Investment Group’s $1.5 Billion Acquisition by Apollo

February 24, 2025

On February 24, 2025, Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (“Bridge”), a leading alternative investment manager diversified across specialized asset classes, and Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo”) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Apollo to acquire Bridge in an all‑stock transaction with an equity value of approximately $1.5 billion. Under the terms of the transaction, Bridge stockholders and Bridge OpCo unitholders will receive 0.07081 shares of Apollo stock for each share of Bridge Class A common stock and each Bridge OpCo Class A common unit, respectively, valued by the parties at $11.50 per each share of Bridge Class A common stock and Bridge OpCo Class A common unit, respectively. Cravath is representing the special committee of the Bridge Board of Directors in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team is led by partner G.J. Ligelis Jr. and includes associates Joseph A. Marshall, Mariel V. Mok, Chris Kim and Daphne Peng on M&A matters; partner Lauren Angelilli and associate Megan Samayoa on tax matters; partner Matthew J. Bobby, senior attorney Arian Mossanenzadeh and associate Caroline Wyatt on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos and associate Albert Wong on intellectual property matters; partner Matthew Morreale on environmental matters; and senior attorney Joyce Law on real estate matters.

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  • Corporate
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  • Real Estate and Hospitality

People

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G.J. Ligelis Jr.
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
gligelisjr@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1892
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    Education

    • J.D., 2009, Harvard Law School
      cum laude
    • A.B., 2006, Princeton University
      Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude

    Admitted In

    • New York
    Name
    Lauren Angelilli
    Title
    Tax
    Title
    Partner
    Email
    langelilli@cravath.com
    Phone
    +1-212-474-1016
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      Education

      • J.D., 2000, Harvard Law School
        cum laude
      • B.S., 1996, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
        magna cum laude

      Admitted In

      • New York
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      Name
      Matthew J. Bobby
      Title
      Executive Compensation and Benefits
      Title
      Partner
      Email
      mbobby@cravath.com
      Phone
      +1-212-474-1128
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        Education

        • J.D., 2012, Harvard Law School
          magna cum laude
        • M.A., 2009, University of Pennsylvania
        • B.A., 2009, University of Pennsylvania
          Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude

        Admitted In

        • New York
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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
          Joyce Law
          Title
          Corporate
          Title
          Of Counsel
          Email
          jlaw@cravath.com
          Phone
          +1-212-474-1066
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            • J.D., 1997, Boston University School of Law
            • B.Comm., 1994, University of Alberta
              Distinction

            Admitted In

            • New York
            Name
            Joseph A. Marshall
            Title
            Corporate
            Title
            Of Counsel
            Email
            jmarshall@cravath.com
            Phone
            +1-212-474-1381
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              Education

              • J.D., 2018, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
                cum laude
              • M.B.A., 2018, Northwestern University
                cum laude
              • B.S., 2009, United States Military Academy

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              • New York
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              Matthew Morreale
              Title
              Corporate
              Title
              Retired Partner
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              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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                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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