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Cravath Publishes Summer 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal

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Florida East Coast Railway’s Acquisition by Grupo México

March 28, 2017

On March 28, 2017, GMéxico Transportes S.A. de C.V. (“GMXT”), the transportation business unit of Grupo México, and the Florida East Coast Railway Holdings Corp. (“FEC”), which is owned by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC, announced that they have entered into an agreement under which GMXT will acquire FEC in an all‑cash transaction. Cravath is representing FEC in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team includes associates G.J. Ligelis Jr., David J. Kohtz, Ammanuel G. Gebeyehu and Hector A. Sants on M&A matters; partners Andrew W. Needham and Christopher K. Fargo and associates Tara L. Rhoades and Cecily Xi on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers and associate Michelle M. Garrett on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner George E. Zobitz and associate Matthew M. Kelly on financing matters; partner Matthew Morreale and senior attorney Annmarie M. Terraciano on environmental matters; senior attorney Jesse M. Weiss on antitrust matters; and senior attorney Joyce Law and practice area attorney Brian M. Budnick on real estate matters. Christopher C. Gonnella also worked on executive compensation and benefits matters.

Related Practices & Industries

  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Tax
  • Executive Compensation and Benefits
  • Environmental
  • Antitrust
  • Transportation

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Christopher K. Fargo
Title
Tax
Title
Partner
Email
cfargo@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1236
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    Education

    • J.D., 2006, Columbia Law School
      Harlan Fiske Stone; Michael Lynne Scholar
    • B.A., 2003, Boston College
      Honors Program, cum laude

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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

      Admitted In

      • New York
      Name
      George E. Zobitz
      Title
      Corporate
      Title
      Partner
      Email
      jzobitz@cravath.com
      Phone
      +1-212-474-1996
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        Education

        • J.D., 1995, New York University School of Law
          with Honors, cum laude
        • B.A., 1991, Franklin & Marshall College

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        • New York
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        Jesse M. Weiss
        Title
        Litigation
        Title
        Partner
        Email
        jweiss@cravath.com
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        +1-212-474-1421
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          Education

          • J.D., 2008, Georgetown University Law Center
            magna cum laude
          • B.A., 2003, University of Maryland

          Admitted In

          • New York
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          G.J. Ligelis Jr.
          Title
          Corporate
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          Partner
          Email
          gligelisjr@cravath.com
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          +1-212-474-1892
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            Education

            • J.D., 2009, Harvard Law School
              cum laude
            • A.B., 2006, Princeton University
              Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude

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            • New York
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            Annmarie M. Terraciano
            Title
            Corporate
            Title
            Of Counsel
            Email
            aterraciano@cravath.com
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            +1-212-474-1366
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              Education

              • J.D., 1998, Columbia Law School
                Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
              • M.S., 1994, University of Wisconsin - Madison
              • B.A., 1989, Wellesley College
                cum laude

              Admitted In

              • 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
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                Of Counsel
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                bbudnick@cravath.com
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                  • 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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                  Andrew W. Needham
                  Title
                  Tax
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                  Retired Partner
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                  aneedham@cravath.com
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                  +1-212-474-1999
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                    Education

                    • M.B.A., 1992, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
                    • LL.M., 1990, Georgetown University Law Center
                    • J.D., 1986, Georgetown University Law Center
                    • B.A., 1982, University of Arizona College of Law
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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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                      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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