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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.
The Cravath team is led by partners Faiza J. Saeed, Ting S. Chen, Bethany A. Pfalzgraf and Jin‑Kyu Baek and includes associates Carol S. Lin, Esther Kang, Zekariah P. McNeal and Carly B. Sadicario on M&A matters; partner Lauren Angelilli, of counsel Kiran Sheffrin and associate Joana W. Li on tax matters; partner Matthew J. Bobby, senior attorney Aaron S. Cha, practice area attorney David Crampton and associates Jana I. Hymowitz, Nicholas J. Celli and Celine Siqing Li on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos and associates Kathryn-Ann Stamm, Christopher P. Davis, and Joanne Dynak on intellectual property matters; partner Matthew Morreale on environmental matters; and practice area attorney Brian M. Budnick on real estate matters. Juan P. Castano also worked on M&A matters.
Deals & Cases
October 16, 2023
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.
Deals & Cases
October 02, 2023
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.
Deals & Cases
September 18, 2023
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.
Deals & Cases
May 30, 2023
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.
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