FactSet’s Acquisition of Portware
September 23, 2015
On September 22, 2015, FactSet Research Systems Inc., a leading provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community, announced that it has agreed to acquire all the issued and outstanding membership interests of Portware, LLC for cash consideration of $265 million. Cravath represented FactSet in connection with this transaction.
The Cravath team was led by partner Thomas E. Dunn and included associates Katerina M. Novak and Elizabeth J. Zhang on M&A matters; partner Christopher K. Fargo and associate June Hwang on tax matters; partner Eric W. Hilfers, senior attorney Lawrence A. Pasini and associate Amy C. Benford on executive compensation and benefits matters; partner David J. Kappos and practice area attorney Anthony N. Magistrale on intellectual property matters; and practice area attorney Brian M. Budnick on real estate matters.
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