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Robinhood’s Acquisition of TradePMR

November 19, 2024

On November 19, 2024, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire TradePMR, a custodial and portfolio management platform for Registered Investment Advisors. Final deal consideration is expected to be approximately $300 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, consisting of a mix of cash and stock. Cravath is representing Robinhood in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team is led by partner Bethany A. Pfalzgraf and includes associates Marianne Madden, Mariel V. Mok, Shoumick M. Hasan and Asiya Jaffer on corporate matters; associates Carlos Nicholas Obando and Josh Banafsheha on tax matters; partner Jonathan J. Katz and associate Caroline Wyatt on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos and associate Callum A.F. Sproule on intellectual property matters; partner Jeffrey T. Dinwoodie and associates Caroline B. Shinkle and Liam Ives Morris on financial institutions matters; partner Michael L. Arnold and associate Caroline Henebry on corporate governance matters; and practice area attorney Brian M. Budnick on real estate matters. Vincent Joralemon also worked on intellectual property matters.

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  • Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

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Bethany A. Pfalzgraf
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bpfalzgraf@cravath.com
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    Education

    • J.D., 2014, Columbia Law School
      Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
    • B.A., 2010, Boston College
      College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program, cum laude

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    • New York
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    Jonathan J. Katz
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    Executive Compensation and Benefits
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    Partner
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    jkatz@cravath.com
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      • LL.M., 2013, New York University School of Law
      • J.D., 2007, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
        Order of the Coif, Dean's Distinguished Scholar, summa cum laude
      • B.S., 2003, Cornell University

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      • New York
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      David J. Kappos
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      Corporate
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      Partner
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      dkappos@cravath.com
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      +1-212-474-1168
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        • J.D., 1990, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
        • B.S., 1983, University of California, Davis
          summa cum laude

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        • New York
        • California
        • District of Columbia
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        Jeffrey T. Dinwoodie
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        Partner
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        jdinwoodie@cravath.com
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        +1-202-869-7744
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          • J.D., 2008, American University Washington College of Law
            magna cum laude
          • B.S., 2005, George Mason University

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          • New York
          • District of Columbia
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          Michael L. Arnold
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          marnold@cravath.com
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            • J.D., 2013, Columbia Law School
              Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
            • B.A., 2010, University of Chicago
              General Honors

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            • New York
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            Brian M. Budnick
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            Practice Area Attorney
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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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              On November 25, 2025, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) announced it is extending its prediction markets offering through a new joint venture and partnership with Susquehanna International Group (“Susquehanna”) to operate a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse. Robinhood will serve as the controlling partner. The independent joint venture will serve Futures Commission Merchant platforms with futures and derivative products, including prediction markets. The venture will accelerate delivery of its services by acquiring MIAXdx, a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market, Derivatives Clearing Organization and Swap Execution Facility, and wholly-owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (“MIAX”). MIAX will remain invested through a strategic 10% equity stake in the exchange. Cravath is representing Robinhood in connection with the transaction.

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