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DiaSorin’s $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Luminex Corporation

April 12, 2021

On April 11, 2021, DiaSorin S.p.A. (“DiaSorin”), a leading global diagnostics company, announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved and signed a definitive merger agreement for DiaSorin to acquire Luminex Corporation (“Luminex”), a leader in multiplexing technology, for a price of $37.00 per share in an all‑cash transaction corresponding to an enterprise value of approximately $1.8 billion. Cravath is representing DiaSorin in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team is led by partner Robert I. Townsend III and includes associates Jason L. Zhang and Dana Leshem on M&A matters; partner Stephen M. Kessing and associate D. Ana Choi on financing matters; partner Lauren Angelilli and associate Peter W. Rogers on tax matters; partner Margaret T. Segall and associate Kolja I. Ortmann on regulatory matters; partner David J. Kappos and practice area attorney Anthony N. Magistrale on intellectual property matters; practice area attorney Megan Y. Lew on compliance matters; partner Matthew J. Bobby and associates Sally Ye and David Crampton 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. Sonia Katharani‑Khan also worked on tax matters; Malikah I. Williams also worked on regulatory matters and Pedraam Mirzanian also worked on intellectual property matters.

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  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
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  • Tax
  • Antitrust
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  • Environmental
  • Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Technology

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Robert I. Townsend III
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
rtownsend@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1964
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    Education

    • J.D., 1990, Harvard Law School
      magna cum laude
    • A.B., 1987, Harvard College
      magna cum laude

    Admitted In

    • New York
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    Stephen M. Kessing
    Title
    Corporate
    Title
    Partner
    Email
    skessing@cravath.com
    Phone
    +1-212-474-1152
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      Education

      • J.D., 2005, Duke Law School
        Order of the Coif, magna cum laude
      • M.B.A., 2001, University of Southern California
      • B.S., 1995, Miami University of Ohio

      Admitted In

      • New York
      Name
      Lauren Angelilli
      Title
      Tax
      Title
      Partner
      Email
      langelilli@cravath.com
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      +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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        Margaret T. Segall
        Title
        Litigation
        Title
        Partner
        Email
        msegall@cravath.com
        Phone
        +1-212-474-1231
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          Education

          • J.D., 2008, Harvard Law School
            cum laude
          • A.B., 2003, Harvard College
            magna cum laude

          Admitted In

          • New York
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          David J. Kappos
          Title
          Corporate
          Title
          Partner
          Email
          dkappos@cravath.com
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          +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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            Matthew J. Bobby
            Title
            Executive Compensation and Benefits
            Title
            Partner
            Email
            mbobby@cravath.com
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            +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

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

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                • 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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                +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

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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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                    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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