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Cole DuMond focuses his practice on representing corporate borrowers, leading financial institutions and other parties in complex syndicated loan and direct lending transactions, including acquisition and leveraged finance. Mr. DuMond also represents clients in mergers and acquisitions transactions and securities and general corporate matters.
Notable work highlights include advising:
Mr. DuMond was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He received a B.S. from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in 2013 and a J.D. cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2015.
Mr. DuMond joined Cravath in 2016 and was elected a partner in 2023.
Notable work highlights include advising:
Mr. DuMond was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He received a B.S. from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in 2013 and a J.D. cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2015.
Mr. DuMond joined Cravath in 2016 and was elected a partner in 2023.
Deals & Cases
January 25, 2024
On January 18, 2024, IBM announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire application modernization capabilities from Advanced, bringing a combination of talent, tools and knowledge to enhance IBM Consulting’s mainframe application and data modernization services. Cravath is representing IBM in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 08, 2023
On August 8, 2023, ESPN announced an agreement with PENN Entertainment (“PENN”) to launch ESPN BET, a branded sportsbook for fans in the United States. PENN Entertainment will rebrand its current sportsbook and relaunch as ESPN BET, effective this Fall in the 16 legalized betting states where PENN Entertainment is licensed. The rebrand includes the mobile app, website, and mobile website. In connection with the transaction, PENN Entertainment has agreed to grant ESPN warrants to purchase approximately 31.8 million PENN common shares that will vest ratably over 10 years, with the potential for ESPN to receive additional bonus warrants to purchase up to an additional approximately 6.4 million PENN common shares. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Cravath is representing The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 04, 2023
On August 3, 2023, Hasbro, Inc., a leading toy and game company, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate for approximately $500 million, consisting of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, and the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans. Cravath is representing Hasbro in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
May 15, 2023
On May 15, 2023, Newcrest Mining Limited (“Newcrest”) announced it has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed with Newmont Corporation (“Newmont”), in relation to a proposal for Newmont to acquire 100% of the issued shares in Newcrest by way of a scheme of arrangement. Under the terms of the agreement, Newcrest shareholders will be entitled to receive 0.400 Newmont shares for each Newcrest share held (“Scheme Consideration”). In addition, Newcrest will be permitted to pay a franked special dividend of up to $1.10 per share on or around the implementation of the scheme of arrangement. The Scheme Consideration which would be received by Newcrest shareholders under the proposed transaction, when aggregated with the franked special dividend, represents an implied equity value of A$26.2 billion and enterprise value for Newcrest of A$28.8 billion. Cravath is representing Newcrest as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 25, 2023
On January 24, 2023, WiseTech Global, developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced its acquisition of Envase Technologies (“Envase”), a leading provider of transport management system software for intermodal trucking, drayage (container haulage) and landside logistics in North America, in a transaction valued at $230 million. Envase is being acquired from private investment firm and supply chain investor Firmament, and a small number of other sellers. Cravath is representing WiseTech Global in connection with the transaction.
Cole DuMond focuses his practice on representing corporate borrowers, leading financial institutions and other parties in complex syndicated loan and direct lending transactions, including acquisition and leveraged finance. Mr. DuMond also represents clients in mergers and acquisitions transactions and securities and general corporate matters.
Notable work highlights include advising:
Mr. DuMond was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He received a B.S. from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in 2013 and a J.D. cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2015.
Mr. DuMond joined Cravath in 2016 and was elected a partner in 2023.
Notable work highlights include advising:
Mr. DuMond was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He received a B.S. from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in 2013 and a J.D. cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2015.
Mr. DuMond joined Cravath in 2016 and was elected a partner in 2023.
Deals & Cases
January 25, 2024
On January 18, 2024, IBM announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire application modernization capabilities from Advanced, bringing a combination of talent, tools and knowledge to enhance IBM Consulting’s mainframe application and data modernization services. Cravath is representing IBM in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 08, 2023
On August 8, 2023, ESPN announced an agreement with PENN Entertainment (“PENN”) to launch ESPN BET, a branded sportsbook for fans in the United States. PENN Entertainment will rebrand its current sportsbook and relaunch as ESPN BET, effective this Fall in the 16 legalized betting states where PENN Entertainment is licensed. The rebrand includes the mobile app, website, and mobile website. In connection with the transaction, PENN Entertainment has agreed to grant ESPN warrants to purchase approximately 31.8 million PENN common shares that will vest ratably over 10 years, with the potential for ESPN to receive additional bonus warrants to purchase up to an additional approximately 6.4 million PENN common shares. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Cravath is representing The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
August 04, 2023
On August 3, 2023, Hasbro, Inc., a leading toy and game company, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its eOne film and TV business to Lionsgate for approximately $500 million, consisting of $375 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments, and the assumption by Lionsgate of production financing loans. Cravath is representing Hasbro in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
May 15, 2023
On May 15, 2023, Newcrest Mining Limited (“Newcrest”) announced it has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed with Newmont Corporation (“Newmont”), in relation to a proposal for Newmont to acquire 100% of the issued shares in Newcrest by way of a scheme of arrangement. Under the terms of the agreement, Newcrest shareholders will be entitled to receive 0.400 Newmont shares for each Newcrest share held (“Scheme Consideration”). In addition, Newcrest will be permitted to pay a franked special dividend of up to $1.10 per share on or around the implementation of the scheme of arrangement. The Scheme Consideration which would be received by Newcrest shareholders under the proposed transaction, when aggregated with the franked special dividend, represents an implied equity value of A$26.2 billion and enterprise value for Newcrest of A$28.8 billion. Cravath is representing Newcrest as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
January 25, 2023
On January 24, 2023, WiseTech Global, developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced its acquisition of Envase Technologies (“Envase”), a leading provider of transport management system software for intermodal trucking, drayage (container haulage) and landside logistics in North America, in a transaction valued at $230 million. Envase is being acquired from private investment firm and supply chain investor Firmament, and a small number of other sellers. Cravath is representing WiseTech Global in connection with the transaction.
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