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On September 13, 2021, Stanley Black & Decker, a leading global diversified industrial, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Excel Industries, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium commercial and residential turf-care equipment, for $375 million in cash. Cravath is representing Stanley Black & Decker in connection with the transaction.
The Cravath team is led by partners Robert I. Townsend III and Thomas E. Dunn and includes associates Jason L. Zhang and Bethany E. Clarke on M&A matters; associate Cecily Xi on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers and practice area attorney Aaron S. Cha on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner Matthew Morreale on environmental matters; practice area attorneys Brian M. Budnick and Laurel R. Berkowitz on real estate matters; practice area attorney Megan Y. Lew on compliance matters; and practice area attorney Anthony N. Magistrale on intellectual property matters. Paul A. Bryant also worked on M&A matters.
Deals & Cases
September 30, 2025
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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