Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Acquisition of Olink

On October 16, 2023, Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (“Consolidated Communications”), a top 10 fiber provider in the United States, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. (“Searchlight”) and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“BCI”) in an all‑cash transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $3.1 billion, including the assumption of debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Searchlight and BCI will acquire all of the Consolidated common stock not already owned by Searchlight for $4.70 per share in cash. The proposed transaction has been unanimously approved by a special committee of independent and disinterested directors of Consolidated Communications’ Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”), advised by independent legal and financial advisors, formed to evaluate and consider the proposal and other potential strategic alternatives. The Board of Directors of Consolidated Communications, following recusals of directors affiliated with Searchlight and BCI, has approved the proposed transaction on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee. Cravath is representing the Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

On September 21, 2023, Cisco, a leading global technology company, and Splunk, a cybersecurity and observability leader, announced a definitive agreement under which Cisco intends to acquire Splunk for $157 per share in cash, representing approximately $28 billion in equity value. Cravath is representing Cisco on regulatory matters in connection with the transaction.

On September 18, 2023, OMERS Private Equity announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Knight Commercial, a leading provider of commercial restoration services. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.

On May 30, 2023, Oshkosh Corporation (“Oshkosh”), a leading innovator of purpose‑built vehicles and equipment, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the AeroTech business (“AeroTech”) from JBT Corporation in an $800 million all‑cash transaction. AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air‑freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Cravath is representing Oshkosh in connection with the transaction.