Endeavor’s $25 Billion Take‑Private Acquisition by Silver Lake

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• J.D., 1991, Harvard Law School
  magna cum laude
• B.A., 1987, University of California, Berkeley
  with Highest Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa

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• New York
• California (Inactive)
• District of Columbia (Inactive)

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• J.D., 2015, Harvard Law School
  cum laude
• B.A., 2012, University of Pennsylvania
  Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude

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• New York

Education

• J.D., 2005, Duke Law School
  Order of the Coif, magna cum laude
• M.B.A., 2001, University of Southern California
• B.S., 1995, Miami University of Ohio

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• New York

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• J.D., 2014, New York University School of Law
  magna cum laude
• B.A., 2011, Cornell University

Admitted In

• New York

Education

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

Admitted In

• New York

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• LL.M., 2020, New York University School of Law
• J.D., 2014, Stanford Law School
• A.B., 2010, Princeton University
  summa cum laude

Admitted In

• New York

Education

• J.D., 1998, University of Chicago Law School
  with Honors
• A.B., 1995, Princeton University

Admitted In

• New York

Education

• J.D., 2010, Columbia Law School
  Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
• A.B., 2007, Brown University

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• New York

Education

• J.D., 2003, New York University School of Law
  cum laude
• B.A., 2000, The George Washington University
  Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude

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• New York

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• J.D., 2008, Georgetown University Law Center
  magna cum laude
• B.A., 2003, University of Maryland

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• New York

Education

• J.D., 2008, Stanford Law School
  Pro Bono Distinction
• B.A., 2004, New York University
  Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude

Admitted In

• New York

Education

• J.D., 1997, Boston University School of Law
• B.Comm., 1994, University of Alberta
  Distinction

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• New York

Education

• J.D., 2012, Hofstra University School of Law
• B.A., 2005, Syracuse University
  Dean's Scholar Maxwell Citizen Education Conference Scholar, cum laude

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• New York

On January 31, 2024, Health Care Service Corporation ("HCSC"), the country's largest customer-owned health insurer, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with The Cigna Group ("Cigna") to acquire its Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D and CareAllies businesses for a purchase price of $3.3 billion. Cigna's Medicare plans currently serve 3.6 million Medicare members. Cravath is representing HCSC in connection with the transaction.

On December 11, 2023, HMS Networks AB ("HMS"), a global provider of industrial information and communication technology, announced it has entered into a binding agreement with Spectris Group Holdings Limited to acquire the Red Lion Controls business, a U.S.-based provider of industrial automation solutions, through the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Red Lion Controls Inc. and Red Lion Europe GmbH as well as certain assets in other jurisdictions, for a cash consideration of $345 million. Cravath is representing HMS as special U.S. counsel in connection with the transaction.

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.

On October 16, 2023, Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. ("Consolidated Communications"), a top 10 fiber provider in the United States, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. ("Searchlight") and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation ("BCI") in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $3.1 billion, including the assumption of debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Searchlight and BCI will acquire all of the Consolidated common stock not already owned by Searchlight for $4.70 per share in cash. The proposed transaction has been unanimously approved by a special committee of independent and disinterested directors of Consolidated Communications' Board of Directors (the "Special Committee"), advised by independent legal and financial advisors, formed to evaluate and consider the proposal and other potential strategic alternatives. The Board of Directors of Consolidated Communications, following recusals of directors affiliated with Searchlight and BCI, has approved the proposed transaction on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee. Cravath is representing the Special Committee in connection with the transaction.