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WiseTech Global’s $2.1 Billion Acquisition of e2open

May 26, 2025

On May 25, 2025, WiseTech Global, developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (“e2open”), a U.S.‑based leading provider of SaaS solutions in the global logistics value chain, for $3.30 per share in cash equating to an enterprise value of $2.1 billion. Cravath is representing WiseTech Global in connection with the transaction.

The Cravath team is led by partners G.J. Ligelis Jr. and George F. Schoen and includes associates Maria Ricaurte, M. Noa Ma and Nikita B. Patel on M&A matters; partner Ron Creamer and associates Tristan Baylor and Carolyn Liziewski on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers, senior attorney Arian Mossanenzadeh and associate S. Celine Li on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos, of counsel Kathryn‑Ann Stamm and associates Liza C. Clark and Vincent Joralemon on intellectual property matters; partner Margaret T. Segall and associate Lavinia M. Hecht on regulatory matters; partner Matthew Morreale and associate Star S. Gulant on environmental matters; and senior attorney Joyce Law and practice area attorney Lauren Piechoki on real estate matters. Jessica Early also worked on M&A matters and Simi Fajemisin also worked on regulatory matters.

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G.J. Ligelis Jr.
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    • J.D., 2009, Harvard Law School
      cum laude
    • A.B., 2006, Princeton University
      Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude

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    • New York
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    George F. Schoen
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    Partner
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    gschoen@cravath.com
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      • J.D., 1998, University of Chicago Law School
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      • B.A., 1994, Cornell University

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      Ron Creamer
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      Tax
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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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        Eric W. Hilfers
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          • J.D., 1998, University of Chicago Law School
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          • A.B., 1995, Princeton University

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          David J. Kappos
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            • J.D., 1990, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
            • B.S., 1983, University of California, Davis
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            • New York
            • California
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            Margaret T. Segall
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              • J.D., 2008, Harvard Law School
                cum laude
              • A.B., 2003, Harvard College
                magna cum laude

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              Matthew Morreale
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                • J.D., 1997, Columbia Law School
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                • M.S., 1994, University of Pennsylvania
                • B.A., 1990, University of Pennsylvania
                • B.A.S., 1990, University of Pennsylvania

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                  • J.D., 2016, Cornell Law School
                  • LL.M., 2016, City University of Hong Kong
                  • Master II, 2016, University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
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                  • LL.B., 2013, University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
                  • LL.B., 2013, King's College London
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                  Arian Mossanenzadeh
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                    • J.D., 2013, University of Virginia School of Law
                    • B.A., 2008, University of Washington
                      with Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude

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                    • New York
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                    Joyce Law
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                      • J.D., 1997, Boston University School of Law
                      • B.Comm., 1994, University of Alberta
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                      Lauren Piechocki
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                        • J.D., 2012, Hofstra University School of Law
                        • B.A., 2005, Syracuse University
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                        May 28, 2025

                        rhode’s $1 Billion Acquisition by e.l.f. Beauty

                        On May 28, 2025, rhode, a fast‑growing, multi‑category lifestyle beauty brand founded by Hailey Bieber, and e.l.f. Beauty announced they have signed a definitive agreement for e.l.f. Beauty to acquire rhode. The $1 billion deal is comprised of $800 million of consideration payable at closing in a combination of cash and stock, subject to customary adjustments, and an additional potential earnout consideration of $200 million based on the future growth of the brand over a three‑year timeframe. Hailey Bieber will continue her role as Founder and additionally serve as rhode’s Chief Creative Officer and Head of Innovation, overseeing creative, product innovation and marketing. She will also act as a Strategic Advisor to the combined companies. Cravath is representing Hailey Bieber in connection with the transaction.

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                        May 15, 2025

                        Greencore’s £1.2 Billion Recommended Acquisition of Bakkavor

                        On May 15, 2025, the boards of Greencore Group plc (“Greencore”), a leading manufacturer of convenience foods in the UK, and Bakkavor Group Plc (“Bakkavor”), a leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, announced that they have agreed the terms of a recommended acquisition of Bakkavor by Greencore at a base consideration which values each Bakkavor share at 200 pence, which implies Bakkavor’s entire issued and to be issued share capital is valued at approximately £1.2 billion. Under the terms of the transaction, Bakkavor shareholders will be entitled to (for each Bakkavor share): 0.604 new Greencore shares, 85 pence in cash and one contingent value right. Cravath is representing Greencore as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.

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                        May 09, 2025

                        TaskUs’s Take‑Private Acquisition by its Co‑Founders and Blackstone

                        On May 9, 2025, TaskUs, Inc. (“TaskUs”), a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next‑generation customer experience to companies, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to become a privately held company. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of Blackstone, TaskUs Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bryce Maddock and TaskUs Co‑Founder and President Jaspar Weir (collectively the “Buyer Group”) will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Class A common stock they do not already own for $16.50 per share in an all-cash transaction. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company’s Class A common stock will no longer be listed on any public market. The TaskUs Board of Directors has approved the transaction upon the unanimous recommendation of a special committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”), which was formed on March 20, 2025, in response to interest expressed by the Buyer Group in exploring a possible transaction. Cravath is representing the Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

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                        March 18, 2025

                        Wiz’s $32 Billion Acquisition by Google

                        On March 18, 2025, Wiz, Inc. (“Wiz”), a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York, and Google LLC (“Google”) announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Google to acquire Wiz for $32 billion, subject to closing adjustments, in an all‑cash transaction. Once closed, Wiz will join Google Cloud. Cravath is representing Wiz as regulatory counsel in connection with the transaction.

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