SoftBank’s Acquisition of Sprint Nextel
Represented Japanese wireless carrier SoftBank in its acquisition of a 78% stake in wireless operator Sprint Nextel for an enterprise value of $44.8 billion. This deal is the largest Asian acquisition or investment in the U.S.
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Equity Residential’s Acquisition of Real Estate Portfolio
Represented Equity Residential in a joint agreement with AvalonBay Communities to acquire a vast portfolio of U.S. apartment properties owned by Archstone. Equity Residential and AvalonBay acquired the portfolio from the Lehman Brothers estate for approximately $16 billion. This is the largest real estate deal of 2012.
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DaVita’s Acquisition of Healthcare Partners
Represented DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney dialysis and other kidney care services, in its $4.4 billion acquisition of HealthCare Partners Holdings, LLC, a leading integrated healthcare services system.
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Hitachi’s Sale of Its Hard Disk Drive and Data Storage Business
Represented Hitachi in the proposed sale of its hard disk drive and data storage business, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, to Western Digital for $4.3 billion in cash and stock.
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Intel’s Acquisition of Dutch Chip Manufacturer
Represented Intel Corporation in its $4.1 billion investment in ASML, a Dutch chip manufacturer.
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Novellus’ Merger with Lam Research
Represented Novellus, a California-based semiconductor company, in its $3.3 billion merger with Lam Research.
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Terumo’s Acquisition of CaridianBCT
Represented Terumo Corporation, a worldwide leader in medical devices, in its $2.6 billion acquisition of CaridianBCT, a leading global provider of technology, products, and services in the blood banking, transfusion, and cell therapy industries, from Sweden’s Gambro AB.
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99 Cents Only in a Going Private Transaction
Represented the special committee of 99 Cents Only Stores in a $1.6 billion “going private” transaction.
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ICO Global Communications in a Restructuring Transaction
Represented ICO Global Communications in a $1.5 billion restructuring transaction involving the sale of certain assets to Dish Network, including ICO’s equity interest in its subsidiary DSDB North America, Inc.
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Boyd Gaming’s Acquisition of Peninsula Gaming
Represented Boyd Gaming Corp. in its $1.45 billion acquisition of Peninsula Gaming, LLC, a world-class casino and entertainment company.
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Raymond James’ Acquisition of Morgan Keegan
Represented Raymond James Financial, Inc., in its $1.2 billion acquisition of Morgan Keegan from Regions Financial Corporation.
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Toshiba Tec’s Acquisition of IBM’s Retail Store Solutions Business
Represented Toshiba Tec, Japan’s leading maker of point-of-sale systems and related technology for retailers, in its $850 million acquisition of IBM's Retail Store Solutions business, which offers retail point-of-sale solutions worldwide.
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Gruppo Campari’s Acquisition of Jamaican Rum Maker
Represented Gruppo Campari, a major player in the global branded beverage industry, in its proposed $415 million acquisition of Lascelles deMercado & Co. Limited, a Jamaican rum maker.
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Kirin Holdings’ Strategic Joint Venture
Represented Kirin Holdings Company in its $400 million strategic joint venture with China Resources Enterprise, a Hong Kong-based consumer goods company operating in the retail, beer, food, and beverage markets throughout China.
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GREE’s Acquisition of Funzio
Represented GREE, Inc., a social media gaming platform, in its $210 million acquisition of Funzio, Inc., a mobile social gaming developer.
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Intel’s Acquisition of McAfee
Represented Intel Corporation in its largest acquisition ever, the $7.7 billion acquisition of McAfee, Inc., the world's largest dedicated security technology company.
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Sonora Mills’ Sale to Verlinvest
Represented Popchips maker Sonora Mills in the sale by private equity firm TSG Consumer Products of its stake in the company to Verlinvest, an investment firm that manages the family wealth created by the Anheuser-Busch InBev empire.
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Wacoal’s Acquisition of Eveden
Represented Wacoal Holdings Corp., a Japanese lingerie maker, in its acquisition of Eveden Ltd, a leading supplier of fuller-bust and full-figure lingerie and swimwear brands in the UK, from Lloyds Development Capital.
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Global Defense Technology & Systems in a Going Private Transaction
Represented Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc., a provider of mission-critical, technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs, in its going private sale to an affiliate of Ares Management LLC.
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Shutterfly’s Acquisition of Tiny Prints
Represented Shutterfly, Inc., in its acquisition of privately held Tiny Prints, Inc., a provider of stylish cards, invitations, personalized stationary, and photo books.
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Arbitron’s Sale to Nielsen
Represented Arbitron Inc., an international media and marketing research firm, in its $1.26 billion acquisition by Nielsen Holdings N.V., a global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy.
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Nihon Kohden’s acquisition of Defibtech
Represented Nihon Kohden Corporation in its acquisition of Defibtech, LLC, a US medical instruments company developing and manufacturing, among other things, state-of-the art defibrillators.
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