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IBM’s Acquisition of UrbanCode

April 24, 2013

On April 22, 2013, IBM announced it has acquired UrbanCode Inc. Cravath represented IBM in connection with this transaction. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, UrbanCode automates the delivery of software, helping businesses quickly release and update mobile, social, big data and cloud applications.

The Cravath team included partner George F. Schoen and associates Stephanie L. Alexis and Jacquelyn N. Arcati on corporate matters; practice area attorney M.C. Tania Balthazaar and associate Amy C. Benford on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner Andrew W. Needham and associates Christopher K. Fargo and Edward A. McGehee on tax matters; and partner Matthew Morreale on environmental matters.

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  • Corporate
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  • Environmental
  • Executive Compensation and Benefits
  • Tax
  • Technology

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Matthew Morreale
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Corporate
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Partner
Email
mmorreale@cravath.com
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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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    Christopher K. Fargo
    Title
    Tax
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    Partner
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    cfargo@cravath.com
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      • 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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      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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        March 09, 2026

        Talkspace’s Acquisition by UHS

        On March 9, 2026, Universal Health Services, Inc. (“UHS”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Talkspace, Inc. (“Talkspace”) for $5.25 per share. The enterprise value for the transaction is approximately $835 million. Cravath is representing Talkspace in connection with the transaction.

        Deals & Cases

        February 18, 2026

        Tenax’s Merger with Air

        On February 17, 2026, Tenax Aerospace Acquisition, LLC (“Tenax”) and Air Industries Group (“Air”) jointly announced that they have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to combine Tenax’s special mission aviation business with Air’s precision aerospace manufacturing business. At the time of the merger, Air will issue shares of its common stock to holders of Tenax membership units. After the closing, Tenax shareholders are expected to own approximately 95% of Air’s outstanding shares while existing Air shareholders are expected to own approximately 5%, and the combined company expects to remain listed on the NYSE American under the symbol AIRI. Cravath is representing Tenax in connection with the transaction.

        Deals & Cases

        February 17, 2026

        Kennedy Wilson’s Acquisition by Consortium Led by William McMorrow and Fairfax

        On February 17, 2026, Kennedy‑Wilson Holdings, Inc. (“Kennedy Wilson”) and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) jointly announced that Kennedy Wilson has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired, in an all cash‑transaction, by an entity affiliated with a consortium led by William McMorrow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kennedy Wilson, and certain other senior executives of Kennedy Wilson (collectively, the “KW Management Group”), together with Fairfax (collectively, the “Consortium”).

        Deals & Cases

        February 17, 2026

        MTN’s Proposed $6.2 Billion Acquisition of IHS

        On February 17, 2026, MTN Group Limited (“MTN”), Africa’s largest mobile network operator, announced that it has entered into an agreement with IHS Holding Limited (“IHS”), one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world, to acquire the remaining shares of IHS not already owned by MTN in an all‑cash transaction at an offer price of $8.50 per IHS share, which implies an enterprise value of $6.2 billion. The structure of the transaction is intended such that, upon completion of IHS’ announced disposals of its Latin American businesses, MTN will acquire 100% of IHS’ African tower portfolio. Following the completion of the transaction, IHS will be de‑listed from the New York Stock Exchange. Cravath is representing MTN in connection with the transaction.

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