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On May 16, 2022, SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, announced that it has reached agreement with NWS Holdings Limited and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited to acquire Goshawk Aviation (“Goshawk”), the Dublin‑based global aircraft lessor. Under the terms of the agreement, SMBC Aviation Capital will acquire Goshawk Management (Ireland), Goshawk’s Irish‑incorporated operating entity together with associated corporate assets for an enterprise value of $6.7 billion. The combined business will continue to operate as SMBC Aviation Capital and will consist of a single corporate structure incorporated in the Republic of Ireland, and will be the second largest leasing company by number of aircraft globally and the largest Japanese owned aircraft lessor. Cravath is representing SMBC Aviation Capital in connection with the transaction.
The Cravath team is led by partner Daniel J. Cerqueira and includes associates Claudia J. Ricciardi, Kelly M. Smercina, Kathryn Kennedy Bleday and Nastassia Shcherbatsevich on M&A matters; partners Craig F. Arcella and Stephen M. Kessing and associate Wonnie Song Hall on financing matters; partner Andrew T. Davis and associate Duncan H. Hardell on tax matters; senior attorney Will C. Giles and associate Danjie Fang on bank regulatory matters; partner Matthew J. Bobby, practice area attorney Arian Mossanenzadeh and associate Tiffany B. Wong on executive compensation and benefits matters; of counsel Jesse M. Weiss, senior attorney Benjamin G. Joseloff and practice area attorney Megan Y. Lew on regulatory matters; and practice area attorney Anthony N. Magistrale on intellectual property matters. Christopher G. Doherty also worked on financing matters.
Deals & Cases
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On September 30, 2025, Future Standard, a global alternative asset manager, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Digital Infrastructure platform of Post Road Group, an alternative investment advisory firm. The platform specializes in credit and structured equity investments across digital infrastructure assets, including data centers, fiber networks and cloud connectivity. Cravath is representing Future Standard in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
September 22, 2025
On September 22, 2025, Premier, Inc. (“Premier”), a leading technology‑driven health care improvement company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Patient Square Capital (“Patient Square”) in a transaction valued at $2.6 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by Premier’s Board of Directors, Premier stockholders will receive $28.25 in cash per share. Cravath is representing the Transaction Committee of Premier’s Board of Directors in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 15, 2025
On August 14, 2025, Fitch Learning, a global leader in financial learning and professional certifications, announced it signed an agreement with Moody’s to acquire two of their businesses, Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions, a global provider of credit training, and the Canadian Securities Institute, a leading provider of professional certifications for the Canadian financial services industry. Cravath is representing Fitch Learning in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 11, 2025
On August 10, 2025, International Money Express, Inc. (“Intermex”) and The Western Union Company (“Western Union”) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Western Union will acquire Intermex in an all‑cash transaction at $16.00 per share, representing a total equity and enterprise value of approximately $500 million. Cravath is representing Intermex’s Strategic Alternatives Committee in connection with the transaction.
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