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Cravath Publishes Summer 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal

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Exyte’s Acquisition of Critical Process Systems Group

August 24, 2021

On August 24, 2021, Exyte Group (“Exyte”) and Wynnchurch Capital announced that they had reached an agreement for an all-share acquisition of Critical Process Systems Group, a group of manufacturing and design companies, by Exyte, a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of high-tech facilities. Cravath is representing Exyte in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team includes associate Richard E. Schwartz on M&A matters; partner J. Leonard Teti II and associates Cecily Xi and Rebecca L. Fine on tax matters; partner Margaret T. Segall and practice area attorney Nicole M. Peles on regulatory matters; practice area attorneys Megan Y. Lew and Alexander S. del Nido on compliance matters; partner Jonathan J. Katz and associates Christopher C. Gonnella and Brendon J. Rivard on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos and associate Pedraam Mirzanian on intellectual property matters; partner Matthew Morreale on environmental matters; and senior attorney Joyce Law and practice area attorney Laurel R. Berkowitz on real estate matters. Nicholas P. Principato also worked on M&A matters and Malikah I. Williams also worked on antitrust matters.

Related Practices & Industries

  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Tax
  • Antitrust
  • Executive Compensation and Benefits
  • IP and Strategic Tech Transactions
  • Environmental
  • Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement
  • Industrials and Chemicals
  • Technology

People

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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

    Admitted In

    • New York
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    Name
    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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      Jonathan J. Katz
      Title
      Executive Compensation and Benefits
      Title
      Partner
      Email
      jkatz@cravath.com
      Phone
      +1-212-474-1538
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        Education

        • LL.M., 2013, New York University School of Law
        • J.D., 2007, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
          Order of the Coif, Dean's Distinguished Scholar, summa cum laude
        • B.S., 2003, Cornell University

        Admitted In

        • New York
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        Name
        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
          Nicole M. Peles
          Title
          Litigation
          Title
          Of Counsel
          Email
          npeles@cravath.com
          Phone
          +1-212-474-1624
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            Education

            • J.D., 2010, New York University School of Law
              cum laude
            • A.B., 2007, Dartmouth College

            Admitted In

            • New York
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            Joyce Law
            Title
            Corporate
            Title
            Of Counsel
            Email
            jlaw@cravath.com
            Phone
            +1-212-474-1066
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              Education

              • J.D., 1997, Boston University School of Law
              • B.Comm., 1994, University of Alberta
                Distinction

              Admitted In

              • New York
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              Name
              Matthew Morreale
              Title
              Corporate
              Title
              Retired Partner
              Email
              mmorreale@cravath.com
              Phone
              +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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                Deals & Cases

                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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