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Russell Stover’s Acquisition by Lindt

July 14, 2014

On July 14, 2014, The Lindt & Sprüngli Group, manufacturer of premium‑quality chocolate worldwide, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S. family business Russell Stover Candies, Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Cravath represented Russell Stover in connection with this transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The Cravath team included partners Philip A. Gelston and Ting S. Chen on M&A matters and partner Michael L. Schler on tax matters.

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Ting S. Chen
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
tchen@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1794
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    Education

    • J.D., 2006, Stanford Law School
    • A.B., 2003, Harvard College
      Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude

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    • New York
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    Philip A. Gelston
    Title
    Corporate
    Title
    Retired Partner
    Email
    pgelston@cravath.com
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    +1-212-474-1548
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      • J.D., 1977, Harvard Law School
        Sears Prize, magna cum laude
      • A.B., 1974, Harvard College
        Phi Beta Kappa, cum laude
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      Michael L. Schler
      Title
      Tax
      Title
      Retired Partner
      Email
      mschler@cravath.com
      Phone
      +1-212-474-1999
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        Education

        • LL.M., 1979, New York University
        • J.D., 1973, Yale Law School
        • B.A., 1970, Harvard University
          magna cum laude

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