Dassault Systèmes SA’s Acquisition of Exalead SA

On June 9, 2010, Qualis SCA announced the sale of Exalead SA, a leading provider of search technology and applications, to Dassault Systèmes SA for approximately €135 million. Cravath and Bredin Prat represented Qualis SCA in connection with this transaction. Qualis SCA, a holding company based in Paris, France, is active in a diverse range of industries, including finance and real estate, capital goods, technology and services.

The Cravath team included partner George A. Stephanakis and associate Bob A. Rivollier on corporate matters and associate Louis K. Rosner on executive compensation and benefits matters.