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Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Acquisition of Olink

October 17, 2023

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 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. Castaño also worked on M&A matters.

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    • J.D., 1991, Harvard Law School
      magna cum laude
    • B.A., 1987, University of California, Berkeley
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    • New York
    • California (Inactive)
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    Ting S. Chen
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      • J.D., 2006, Stanford Law School
      • A.B., 2003, Harvard College
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      Bethany A. Pfalzgraf
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        • J.D., 2014, Columbia Law School
          Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
        • B.A., 2010, Boston College
          College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program, cum laude

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          • J.D., 2015, Harvard Law School
          • A.B., 2008, Harvard College
            cum laude

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          Lauren Angelilli
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            • J.D., 2000, Harvard Law School
              cum laude
            • B.S., 1996, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
              magna cum laude

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            Matthew J. Bobby
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              • J.D., 2012, Harvard Law School
                magna cum laude
              • M.A., 2009, University of Pennsylvania
              • B.A., 2009, University of Pennsylvania
                Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude

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

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                  Kiran Sheffrin
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                    • J.D., 2013, Brooklyn Law School
                      magna cum laude
                    • B.A., 2010, Wesleyan University

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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
                      • Master I, 2013, University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
                      • LL.B., 2013, University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
                      • LL.B., 2013, King's College London
                        First Class Honors.

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                      • New York
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                      Aaron S. Cha
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                        • LL.M., 2013, New York University School of Law
                        • J.D., 2012, Loyola Law School Los Angeles
                        • B.S., 2004, University of California, San Diego

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                        • New York
                        • California
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                        David Crampton
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                        Executive Compensation and Benefits
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                        Practice Area Attorney
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                          • J.D., 2020, Cornell Law School
                            magna cum laude
                          • B.S., 2016, Oregon State University

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                          Brian M. Budnick
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                            • J.D., 2011, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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                            • B.A., 2006, University of Virginia

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                            • New York

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