Dave Kappos Speaks at UIC Law’s 67th Annual Intellectual Property, Information and Privacy Law Conference

On November 9, 2023, Altus Group Limited (“Altus Group”), a leading provider of asset and fund intelligence for commercial restate, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the commercial real estate valuation and advisory services business of Situs Group LLC (a SitusAMC Company) for $225 million in cash. Cravath is representing Altus Group in connection with the transaction.

On October 23, 2023, OUTFRONT Media Inc. (“OUTFRONT Media”) and Bell Media announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell the Canadian business of OUTFRONT Media to Bell Media, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of BCE. The purchase price is C$410 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments and a holdback. Cravath is representing OUTFRONT Media in connection with the transaction.

On October 20, 2023, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda‑domiciled financial services holding company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC (“Bamboo”), a managing general agent focused on the California homeowners insurance market. White Mountains expects to invest approximately $285 million, including primary capital to support Bamboo's growth, and to acquire approximately 70% of Bamboo’s outstanding equity interests. Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.

On October 17, 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (“Thermo Fisher”), the world leader in serving science, and Olink Holding AB (publ) (“Olink”), a leading provider of next generation proteomics solutions, announced that their respective boards of directors have approved Thermo Fisher’s proposal to acquire Olink for $26.00 per common share in cash, representing $26.00 per American Depositary Share in cash. Thermo Fisher will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding Olink common shares and all of the American Depositary Shares. The transaction values Olink at approximately $3.1 billion which includes net cash of approximately $143 million. Cravath is representing Thermo Fisher in connection with the transaction.