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Cravath Publishes Summer 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal

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News & Insights

Fitch Learning’s Acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions and the Canadian Securities Institute

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.

The Cravath team is led by partner Aaron M. Gruber and includes associates Ori Oren and Esther Kang and foreign associate attorney Nita Rautakoski on M&A matters; partner Arvind Ravichandran and associates Megan Samayoa and Chloe Amarilla on tax matters; partner Matthew J. Bobby and associates Nicholas J. Celli and Matthew S. Johnson on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos, senior attorney Carys J. Webb and associate Leslie Liu on intellectual property matters; partner Jesse M. Weiss on regulatory matters; senior attorney Annmarie M. Terraciano and associate Star S. Gulant on environmental matters; and practice area attorney Lauren Piechocki on real estate matters.

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

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Aaron M. Gruber
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Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
agruber@cravath.com
Phone
+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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    Arvind Ravichandran
    Title
    Tax
    Title
    Partner
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    aravichandran@cravath.com
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    +1-212-474-1033
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      Education

      • J.D., 2012, Columbia Law School
      • B.A., 2009, Columbia College

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      • New York
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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

        Admitted In

        • New York
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        David J. Kappos
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        Corporate
        Title
        Partner
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        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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          Jesse M. Weiss
          Title
          Litigation
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          Partner
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          jweiss@cravath.com
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          +1-212-474-1421
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            • J.D., 2008, Georgetown University Law Center
              magna cum laude
            • B.A., 2003, University of Maryland

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            • New York
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            Carys J. Webb
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            Corporate
            Title
            Of Counsel
            Email
            cwebb@cravath.com
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            +1-212-474-1249
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              Education

              • J.D., 2017, Harvard Law School
                John M. Olin Scholar in Law & Economics
              • B.A., 2012, Yale College
                With Distinction

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              • New York
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              Annmarie M. Terraciano
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              Corporate
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              Of Counsel
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              aterraciano@cravath.com
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              +1-212-474-1366
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                • J.D., 1998, Columbia Law School
                  Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
                • M.S., 1994, University of Wisconsin - Madison
                • B.A., 1989, Wellesley College
                  cum laude

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                • New York
                Name
                Lauren Piechocki
                Title
                Corporate
                Title
                Practice Area Attorney
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                lpiechocki@cravath.com
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                +1-212-474-1875
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                  Education

                  • J.D., 2012, Hofstra University School of Law
                  • B.A., 2005, Syracuse University
                    Dean's Scholar Maxwell Citizen Education Conference Scholar, cum laude

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                  • New York

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                  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.

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                  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.

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                  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.

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                  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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