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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.

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  • 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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    Education

    • 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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        Matthew Morreale
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        Corporate
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        Partner
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        mmorreale@cravath.com
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          • 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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          • New York
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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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              Deals & Cases

              February 18, 2026

              Tenax’s Merger with Air

              On February 17, 2026, Tenax Aerospace Acquisition, LLC (“Tenax”) and Air Industries Group (“Air”) jointly announced that they have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to combine Tenax’s special mission aviation business with Air’s precision aerospace manufacturing business. At the time of the merger, Air will issue shares of its common stock to holders of Tenax membership units. After the closing, Tenax shareholders are expected to own approximately 95% of Air’s outstanding shares while existing Air shareholders are expected to own approximately 5%, and the combined company expects to remain listed on the NYSE American under the symbol AIRI. Cravath is representing Tenax in connection with the transaction.

              Deals & Cases

              February 17, 2026

              Kennedy Wilson’s Acquisition by Consortium Led by William McMorrow and Fairfax

              On February 17, 2026, Kennedy‑Wilson Holdings, Inc. (“Kennedy Wilson”) and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) jointly announced that Kennedy Wilson has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired, in an all cash‑transaction, by an entity affiliated with a consortium led by William McMorrow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kennedy Wilson, and certain other senior executives of Kennedy Wilson (collectively, the “KW Management Group”), together with Fairfax (collectively, the “Consortium”).

              Deals & Cases

              February 17, 2026

              MTN’s Proposed $6.2 Billion Acquisition of IHS

              On February 17, 2026, MTN Group Limited (“MTN”), Africa’s largest mobile network operator, announced that it has entered into an agreement with IHS Holding Limited (“IHS”), one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world, to acquire the remaining shares of IHS not already owned by MTN in an all‑cash transaction at an offer price of $8.50 per IHS share, which implies an enterprise value of $6.2 billion. The structure of the transaction is intended such that, upon completion of IHS’ announced disposals of its Latin American businesses, MTN will acquire 100% of IHS’ African tower portfolio. Following the completion of the transaction, IHS will be de‑listed from the New York Stock Exchange. Cravath is representing MTN in connection with the transaction.

              Deals & Cases

              February 16, 2026

              Hapag-Lloyd’s Over $4 Billion Acquisition of ZIM

              On February 16, 2026, Hapag‑Lloyd signed an agreement with Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (“ZIM”), the world’s 10th largest container shipping line, under which Hapag‑Lloyd will acquire 100% of ZIM’s shares for a consideration of $35 per share in cash. The total transaction value amounts to over $4 billion. As part of the transaction, FIMI Opportunity Funds will take ownership of a carved‑out Israeli container liner business. Cravath is representing Hapag‑Lloyd in connection with the transaction.

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