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Element’s $1.4 Billion Acquisition of PHH Corporation’s North American Fleet Management Business

June 02, 2014

On June 2, 2014, Element Financial Corporation, one of North America’s leading equipment finance companies, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PHH Arval, the North American fleet management services business of PHH Corporation, for approximately US$1.4 billion in cash. Cravath represented Element in connection with this transaction, which is expected to close by July 31 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

The Cravath team was led by M&A partner Erik R. Tavzel and included associates Aaron Gruber, Alan G. Grinceri and Ali Assareh and foreign associate attorney Nadine R. Hartung on M&A matters; partner Stephen L. Burns on securities matters; partner J. Leonard Teti II and associate Matthew O. Williams on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers and associate Audry X. Casusol on executive compensation and benefits matters; and partner David J. Kappos and associate Benjamin D. Landry on intellectual property matters.

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  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Tax
  • Executive Compensation and Benefits
  • IP and Strategic Tech Transactions
  • Financial Services and Insurance

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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

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

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

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      • 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

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        • New York
        • California
        • District of Columbia
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        Aaron M. Gruber
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        Corporate
        Title
        Partner
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        agruber@cravath.com
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        +1-212-474-1456
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          Education

          • J.D., 2007, Stanford Law School
            Order of the Coif
          • M.Phil., 2004, University of Cambridge
            Gates Cambridge Scholar
          • B.S., 2003, Yale College
            summa cum laude

          Admitted In

          • New York
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          Stephen L. Burns
          Title
          Corporate
          Title
          Retired Partner
          Email
          sburns@cravath.com
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          +1-212-474-1999
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            Education

            • J.D., 1990, The University of Texas School of Law
              with Honors
            • B.B.A., 1987, University of Oklahoma
              with Distinction

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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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