Kathryn-Ann
Stamm

On May 28, 2025, rhode, a fast‑growing, multi‑category lifestyle beauty brand founded by Hailey Bieber, and e.l.f. Beauty announced they have signed a definitive agreement for e.l.f. Beauty to acquire rhode. The $1 billion deal is comprised of $800 million of consideration payable at closing in a combination of cash and stock, subject to customary adjustments, and an additional potential earnout consideration of $200 million based on the future growth of the brand over a three‑year timeframe. Hailey Bieber will continue her role as Founder and additionally serve as rhode’s Chief Creative Officer and Head of Innovation, overseeing creative, product innovation and marketing. She will also act as a Strategic Advisor to the combined companies. Cravath is representing Hailey Bieber in connection with the transaction.

On May 25, 2025, WiseTech Global, developer of leading logistics execution software CargoWise, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire E2open Parent Holdings, Inc. (“e2open”), a U.S.‑based leading provider of SaaS solutions in the global logistics value chain, for $3.30 per share in cash equating to an enterprise value of $2.1 billion. Cravath is representing WiseTech Global in connection with the transaction.

On May 7, 2025, Costamare Inc. (“Costamare”) announced that it has completed the spin‑off of its dry bulk business into a standalone public company, Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited (“Costamare Bulkers”). Each holder of Costamare common shares received one common share of Costamare Bulkers for every five Costamare common shares held as of the close of business on April 29, 2025. Cravath represented Costamare in connection with the transaction.

On January 6, 2025, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) and FuboTV Inc. (“Fubo) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to combine its Hulu + Live TV business with Fubo, forming a combined virtual MVPD company of which Disney will become the majority owner.

On December 3, 2024, OMERS Private Equity, which manages investments globally on behalf of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Integris, a leading provider of IT services in the United States, from Frontenac, a Chicago‑based private equity firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cravath is representing OMERS Private Equity in connection with the transaction.

Cravath partner David J. Kappos, of counsel Kathryn‑Ann Stamm and associate Vincent Joralemon co‑authored an article entitled “Non‑Disclosure Agreements Shield Buyers and Sellers in M&A Deals,” which was published in Bloomberg Law on May 29, 2025. The article, which reviews recent court decisions regarding the enforcement of non‑disclosure agreements (“NDAs”), provides an overview of how NDAs protect both buyers and sellers in all types of strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, the clear parameters that must be established to ensure NDA enforceability and the rights, responsibilities and available remedies for the parties involved.

On March 20, 2025, Cravath of counsel Kathryn-Ann Stamm participated in the International Trademark Association (INTA)’s The Business of Trade Secrets: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Ever‑Changing World of AI Conference, which was held from March 19‑20 in New York. Kathryn‑Ann moderated a session entitled “Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital Age: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies,” which reviewed how to best protect a company and its trade secrets against and following cyberattacks, including essential cybersecurity practices, key components of effective cybersecurity policy and how to recover from breaches.

On February 1, 2025, Cravath of counsel Kathryn‑Ann Stamm participated in the New York regional round of the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition, hosted by the International Trademark Association. Kathryn‑Ann served as a judge for the event, where she evaluated the oral arguments presented by the participating teams. The competition underscores the importance of nurturing the next generation of legal professionals and tackles important issues arising under U.S. trademark and unfair competition law.

Cravath partners David J. Kappos and Sasha Rosenthal‑Larrea, of counsel Kathryn‑Ann Stamm and associate Lucille Dai‑He co‑authored an article entitled “Enhancing Cybersecurity Readiness With a Software Bill of Materials,” which was published in Bloomberg Law on June 5, 2024. The article explores the increasing importance of Software Bills of Materials (“SBOMs”) in cyber readiness for organizations, detailing how SBOMs can enhance security, license compliance, incident response, and their significance in the diligence process.

In May 2024, the World Intellectual Property Review named Cravath of counsel Kathryn‑Ann Stamm as part of its 2024 Diversity Top 100 list. Recognized as an IP Trailblazer, WIPR considers Kathryn‑Ann to be one of the “outstanding people with a decade or less of experience in the IP industry who have already made their mark on the sector.”