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Schwab’s $26 Billion Acquisition of TD Ameritrade

November 25, 2019

On November 25, 2019, The Charles Schwab Corporation (“Schwab”) and TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (“TD Ameritrade”) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Schwab to acquire TD Ameritrade in an all‑stock transaction valued at approximately $26 billion. Cravath is representing the Ricketts family in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team was led by partners Faiza J. Saeed and Ting S. Chen and included associate Adam M. Sanchez on M&A matters. Courtney T. Seager also worked on M&A matters.

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Name
Faiza J. Saeed
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
fsaeed@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1454
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    Education

    • J.D., 1991, Harvard Law School
      magna cum laude
    • B.A., 1987, University of California, Berkeley
      with Highest Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa

    Admitted In

    • New York
    • California (Inactive)
    • District of Columbia (Inactive)
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    Name
    Ting S. Chen
    Title
    Corporate
    Title
    Partner
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    tchen@cravath.com
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    +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

      Admitted In

      • New York

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