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Johnson & Johnson’s Acquisition of Crucell

October 07, 2010

Cravath represented Johnson & Johnson in connection with its October 6, 2010, agreement to acquire, through an affiliate, all outstanding equity of Crucell N.V. that it does not already own, for consideration of approximately €1.75 billion, or €24.75 per share, in a recommended cash tender offer.

The Cravath team included partner Robert I. Townsend and associates Brittain A. Rogers and Sarah R. Kahn on corporate matters and partner Eric W. Hilfers and associate Jarrett R. Hoffman on executive compensation and benefits matters.

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  • Corporate
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  • Healthcare and Life Sciences

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Name
Robert I. Townsend III
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
rtownsend@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1964
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    Education

    • J.D., 1990, Harvard Law School
      magna cum laude
    • A.B., 1987, Harvard College
      magna cum laude

    Admitted In

    • New York
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    Name
    Eric W. Hilfers
    Title
    Executive Compensation and Benefits
    Title
    Partner
    Email
    ehilfers@cravath.com
    Phone
    +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

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      Johnson & Johnson’s $5 Billion Registered Notes Offering and Concurrent €4 Billion Notes Offering

      Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $5 billion registered notes offering of Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest, most diversified healthcare products company. Cravath also represented the underwriters in connection with Johnson & Johnson’s concurrent €4 billion notes offering. Proceeds of both offerings will be used to finance the acquisition of Intra‑Cellular Therapies, Inc. by Johnson & Johnson. The transactions closed on February 20, 2025, and February 26, 2025, respectively.

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