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December 27, 2021
On December 27, 2021, FactSet, a global provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CUSIP Global Services, an operator of market standard security identifiers, from S&P Global for $1.925 billion in cash. Cravath is representing FactSet in connection with the transaction.
The Cravath team is led by partner Thomas E. Dunn and includes senior attorney R. Kirkie Maswoswe and associates Jin‑Kyu Baek and Alexandra J. Valicenti on M&A matters; partner Tatiana Lapushchik, of counsel Kimberly A. Grousset and associate Olivia Ya Huang on financing matters; partner C. Daniel Haaren and associate Courtney T. Seager on capital markets matters; associates Andrew T. Davis and Leon B. Dalezman on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers and associate 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; senior attorney Jesse M. Weiss on regulatory matters; and practice area attorney Brian M. Budnick on real estate matters. Jason O. Rooindej and Ikechi J. Ngwangwa also worked on M&A matters; Harlea A. Perdue also worked on capital markets matters; and Geoffrey Xiao also worked on intellectual property matters.
Deals & Cases
August 15, 2025
On August 14, 2025, Fitch Learning, a global leader in financial learning and professional certifications, announced it signed an agreement with Moody’s to acquire two of their businesses, Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions, a global provider of credit training, and the Canadian Securities Institute, a leading provider of professional certifications for the Canadian financial services industry. Cravath is representing Fitch Learning in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 11, 2025
On August 10, 2025, International Money Express, Inc. (“Intermex”) and The Western Union Company (“Western Union”) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Western Union will acquire Intermex in an all‑cash transaction at $16.00 per share, representing a total equity and enterprise value of approximately $500 million. Cravath is representing Intermex’s Strategic Alternatives Committee in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
May 28, 2025
On May 28, 2025, rhode, a fast‑growing, multi‑category lifestyle beauty brand founded by Hailey Bieber, and e.l.f. Beauty announced they have signed a definitive agreement for e.l.f. Beauty to acquire rhode. The $1 billion deal is comprised of $800 million of consideration payable at closing in a combination of cash and stock, subject to customary adjustments, and an additional potential earnout consideration of $200 million based on the future growth of the brand over a three‑year timeframe. Hailey Bieber will continue her role as Founder and additionally serve as rhode’s Chief Creative Officer and Head of Innovation, overseeing creative, product innovation and marketing. She will also act as a Strategic Advisor to the combined companies. Cravath is representing Hailey Bieber in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
May 26, 2025
On May 25, 2025, WiseTech Global, developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (“e2open”), a U.S.‑based leading provider of SaaS solutions in the global logistics value chain, for $3.30 per share in cash equating to an enterprise value of $2.1 billion. Cravath is representing WiseTech Global in connection with the transaction.
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