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IBM’s Acquisition of Sterling Commerce

May 25, 2010

On May 24, 2010, IBM and AT&T announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire Sterling Commerce, Inc., a provider of applications and B2B integration solutions, from AT&T for approximately $1.4 billion in cash. Cravath represented IBM in connection with this transaction. IBM and AT&T expect the transaction to close in the second half of 2010, subject to regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

The Cravath team includes partner Peter S. Wilson and associates Richard M. Brand, Matthew B. Fox and David L. Selinger on corporate matters; partner Elizabeth L. Grayer on antitrust matters; partner Andrew W. Needham and associates J. Leonard Teti II and Kathleen H. Withers on tax matters; associates Lori Diamond Goodman and Michael J. Schobel on executive compensation and benefits matters; and associate Matthew Morreale on environmental matters.

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  • Corporate
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  • Environmental
  • Antitrust
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

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Matthew Morreale
Title
Corporate
Title
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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    • New York
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    J. Leonard Teti II
    Title
    Tax
    Title
    Partner
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    lteti@cravath.com
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    +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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      Peter S. Wilson
      Title
      Corporate
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      Retired Partner
      Email
      pwilson@cravath.com
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      +1-212-474-1999
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        Education

        • J.D., 1979, Harvard Law School
          cum laude
        • B.Comm., 1976, McGill University
          with Great Distinction
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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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          On September 30, 2025, Future Standard, a global alternative asset manager, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Digital Infrastructure platform of Post Road Group, an alternative investment advisory firm. The platform specializes in credit and structured equity investments across digital infrastructure assets, including data centers, fiber networks and cloud connectivity. Cravath is representing Future Standard in connection with the transaction.

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          Premier’s $2.6 Billion Acquisition by Patient Square

          On September 22, 2025, Premier, Inc. (“Premier”), a leading technology‑driven health care improvement company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Patient Square Capital (“Patient Square”) in a transaction valued at $2.6 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by Premier’s Board of Directors, Premier stockholders will receive $28.25 in cash per share. Cravath is representing the Transaction Committee of Premier’s Board of Directors in connection with the transaction.

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

          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.

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          Intermex’s Acquisition by Western Union

          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.

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