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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, senior attorney Benjamin G. Joseloff and practice area attorney Nicole M. Peles on regulatory matters. Benjamin B. Arcano also worked on M&A matters.

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Ron Creamer
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    Eric W. Hilfers
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        • J.D., 1990, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
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        Matthew Morreale
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          • J.D., 1997, Columbia Law School
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            • J.D., 2008, Georgetown University Law Center
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