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September 21, 2022
On September 20, 2022, Cravath partner Margaret T. Segall participated in the 2022 Antitrust In‑House Institute, which was hosted by the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section from September 19‑20, 2022. Maggie spoke on a panel entitled “How to Get Your Global Merger Cleared,” which examined how in‑house counsel can navigate unpredictable merger control reviews. The panel also discussed the increasing number of foreign direct investment regimes, potential future changes to the review process in the United States and globally and how in‑house counsel can best support their clients in the evolving environment.
Deals & Cases
September 06, 2022
On September 6, 2022, ADT Inc. (“ADT”) and State Farm announced that State Farm has agreed to make a $1.2 billion equity investment in ADT to acquire 133.3 million shares of ADT’s common stock at $9 a share. In connection with State Farm’s equity investment, ADT will be commencing a self‑tender offer for up to 133.3 million shares of its outstanding common stock and Class B common stock at $9 per share, to be funded by the proceeds from the State Farm equity investment. After the equity investment and tender offer close, State Farm will own approximately 15% of ADT. Additionally, State Farm will commit $300 million to an opportunity fund to support product and technology innovation, customer growth and marketing, and Google has separately agreed to commit an incremental $150 million, raising its total success fund commitment to $300 million. Cravath is representing ADT in connection with the transactions.
Deals & Cases
August 26, 2022
On August 25, 2022, Micro Focus and OpenText announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-cash acquisition of the entire share capital of Micro Focus by a subsidiary of Open Text Corporation at a price of 532 pence per share, implying an enterprise value of approximately $6 billion on a fully diluted basis. Cravath is representing Micro Focus as U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
June 01, 2022
On June 1, 2022, Aramex PJSC (“Aramex”), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transport solutions, announced it has entered into a binding agreement to fully acquire Access USA Shipping LLC (“MyUS”), a global technology‑driven platform that enables cross‑border e‑Commerce, for a cash purchase price of $265 million, subject to customary adjustments. Cravath is representing Aramex in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
May 30, 2022
On May 30, 2022, Unilever, one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Nutrafol, a leading provider of hair wellness products. Unilever currently holds a minority stake (13.2%) in Nutrafol through Unilever Ventures. Cravath is representing Unilever in connection with the transaction.
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