European law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse advised Elsevier Limited (part of Reed Elsevier), a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Woodhead Publishing Limited.
Davis Polk advised ARM Holdings plc in connection with the acquisition by ARM Limited of Sensinode Oy. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Munich, August 28, 2013 ... Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Sanoh Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of the Japanese automotive supplier Sanoh Industrial Co. Ltd., on the acquisition of Geiger Automotive GmbH.
The seller is the Netherlands-based investment company HTP, which had previously acquired Geiger out of insolvency proceedings. It is intended that the transaction will be completed during the third quarter of 2013.
Stephenson Harwood, Macfarlanes, CMS and Hogan Lovells have won roles on Baker Tilly’s acquisition of debt-laden accountancy firm RSM Tenon Group.
Deal talks between Baker Tilly and RSM Tenon first emerged in July, with Takeover Code rules stating the firm had until 5pm yesterday (22 August) to make an offer or walk away.
Global legal practice Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Horst-Otto Gerberding on the acquisition of fish manufacturer Gottfried Friedrichs KG. Horst-Otto Gerberding is the former owner of the fragrance and aroma chemicals producer Dragoco (today Symrise) and has already been a shareholder of Gottfried Friedrichs KG since 2005.
Gottfried Friedrichs KG with its seat in Hamburg specialises in the production of fish delicatessen and, as a company with long-standing tradition, is focused on premium quality and sustainability.
DLA Piper has advised DOCOMO Deutschland GmbH (DDL), a subsidiary of the Japanese mobile service provider NTT DOCOMO, Inc., on the acquisition of the Austrian trading solution provider fine trade gmbh. The transaction comprises the acquisition of all shares in fine trade gmbh from its current shareholders.
Jones Day advised SAP AG in connection with its acquisition of hybris AG. With this transaction, SAP empowers businesses to deliver relevant, contextual, and consistent experiences for customers across all their digitally-enabled interactions. The transaction was subject to clearances by relevant regulatory authorities and other customary closing conditions.
In addition to M&A representation, Jones Day provided antitrust, intellectual property, employee benefits, regulatory, and tax advice regarding this matter.
Shearman & Sterling is advising Nexus Group, S.A., a Peru-based private equity firm, in its acquisition of 99.92% of the issued and outstanding share capital of San Miguel Industrias PET S.A., a corporation (sociedad anónima) organized under the laws of the Republic of Peru.
Leading global law firm Mayer Brown advised Taiwanese LED producer Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd. on the acquisition of household lighting manufacturer WOFI Leuchten GmbH located in Freienohl (Sauerland). Everlight acquires the company from financial investor Hannover Finanz GmbH. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Everlight, a listed company at the Taipei Stock Exchange, is one of the leading manufacturers of LEDs and develops and produces worldwide solutions for the lightening, automobile and entertainment electronics industry. The company was founded in 1983.
Jones Day advised Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare company, in its acquisition of IDEV Technologies, Inc., a developer of endovascular stents and stent delivery systems, for $310 million in cash.
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