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Taro’s Acquisition of Alchemee

February 22, 2022

On February 22, 2022, Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (“Taro”), a multinational, science-based pharmaceutical company, and Galderma, the world’s largest independent dermatology company, announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Taro to acquire Alchemee, formerly The Proactiv Company, from Galderma. The agreement between Galderma and Taro includes Alchemee’s business and assets around the world, including the Proactiv brand. Cravath is representing Taro in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team includes associate Jason L. Zhang on M&A matters; partner Ronald E. Creamer Jr. on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers and practice area attorney Arian Mossanenzadeh on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos and associate Pedraam Mirzanian on intellectual property matters; partner Matthew Morreale on environmental matters; and of counsel Jesse M. Weiss and practice area attorney Nicole M. Peles on regulatory matters. Benjamin B. Arcano also worked on M&A matters.

Related Practices & Industries

  • Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Tax
  • Executive Compensation and Benefits
  • IP and Strategic Tech Transactions
  • Environmental
  • Antitrust
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Consumer Products and Services

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Ron Creamer
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Tax
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rcreamer@cravath.com
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    • M.P.P.M., 1991, Yale University
    • J.D., 1991, Yale Law School
    • A.B., 1987, Princeton University

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    • New York
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    Eric W. Hilfers
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    Executive Compensation and Benefits
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    Partner
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    ehilfers@cravath.com
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      • J.D., 1998, University of Chicago Law School
        with Honors
      • A.B., 1995, Princeton 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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        Jesse M. Weiss
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        Litigation
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        Partner
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        jweiss@cravath.com
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          • J.D., 2008, Georgetown University Law Center
            magna cum laude
          • B.A., 2003, University of Maryland

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          • New York
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          Nicole M. Peles
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          Litigation
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          Of Counsel
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          npeles@cravath.com
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            • J.D., 2010, New York University School of Law
              cum laude
            • A.B., 2007, Dartmouth College

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            • New York
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            Matthew Morreale
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            Corporate
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            Retired Partner
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            mmorreale@cravath.com
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              Education

              • J.D., 1997, Columbia Law School
                Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
              • M.S., 1994, University of Pennsylvania
              • B.A., 1990, University of Pennsylvania
              • B.A.S., 1990, University of Pennsylvania

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              Deals & Cases

              November 05, 2026

              Liberty Media’s Acquisition of High‑Vote Series B Common Stock from John C. Malone‑Related Entities

              On November 5, 2026, Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) announced that it has acquired all shares of Liberty Media’s high‑vote Series B common stock held by certain entities related to John C. Malone (the “Malone Holders”) in exchange for shares of Liberty Media’s low‑vote Series A common stock and shares of Liberty Media’s non‑voting Series C common stock. As a result of the transaction, the Malone Holders’ aggregate voting power in Liberty Media declined to approximately 3%, and no holder of Liberty Media common stock holds more than 9% of Liberty Media’s voting power, in each case, based on Liberty Media’s outstanding common stock as of October 30, 2026. The transaction was negotiated and approved by a special committee (the “Special Committee”) of Liberty Media’s board of directors consisting solely of disinterested and independent directors for purposes of Nevada law, advised by its own independent financial and legal advisors. Cravath is representing the Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

              Deals & Cases

              October 29, 2026

              ADT’s $15.3 Billion Acquisition by Thrive Holdings

              On October 29, 2026, ADT Inc. (“ADT”), a leading provider of security, interactive and smart home solutions serving residential and small business customers in the U.S., and Thrive Holdings, a permanent capital holding company focused on investing in established businesses and advancing their capabilities through technology, announced a definitive agreement under which Thrive Holdings will acquire ADT in an all‑cash transaction. The agreement values ADT at approximately $7.6 billion in equity value and $15.3 billion in enterprise value. Under the terms of the agreement, which ADT’s Board of Directors unanimously approved, ADT stockholders will receive $10.00 per share in cash upon completion. Following completion, ADT will become privately held and its common stock will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Cravath is representing ADT in connection with the transaction.

              Deals & Cases

              August 31, 2026

              Aon’s $17 Billion Acquisition of USI

              On August 31, 2026, Aon, a leading global professional services firm, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire USI, a leading provider of property & casualty, employee benefit, personal risk and retirement solutions for the middle market and the tenth largest U.S. insurance broker, from KKR and other shareholders for a total purchase price of $17 billion. Aon expects to fund the transaction, as well as related transaction expenses and other costs, with new debt raised across a range of maturities, subject to market conditions. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Aon and the Board of Directors of USI. Cravath is representing Aon in connection with the transaction.

              Deals & Cases

              March 31, 2026

              Biogen’s $5.6 Billion Acquisition of Apellis

              On March 31, 2026, Biogen Inc. and Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Biogen has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Apellis for $41.00 per share in cash at closing, or approximately $5.6 billion. Apellis stockholders will also receive a nontransferable CVR for each Apellis share held, entitling the holder to receive two payments of $2 per share each, contingent on certain annual global net sales thresholds being met for SYFOVRE®. Cravath is representing Biogen in connection with the transaction.

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