Experience

Bank Acquisition with Complicated Regulatory Approval

Represented a banking corporation in its acquisition by a bank holding company after two prior attempts to sell the bank had failed due to regulatory issues. The transaction involved a complicated approval process that included negotiating a consent order with the Federal Reserve. Both the consent order and sale had to be approved by the Federal Reserve Board.

Sale of Private Contract Manufacturer

Represented a privately held contract manufacturer in its acquisition by a diversified holding company, including due diligence and disclosure matters, employee benefits, environmental and tax considerations.

$1 Billion-Plus FTC-Mandated Divestiture for Global Animal Health Company

Served as outside company counsel to a global animal health pharmaceutical company in two simultaneous divestitures valued in excess of $1 billion to comply with mandated sale from antitrust authorities in connection with a larger acquisition. Led the team to conduct sell-side diligence, prepare the legal virtual data room for the auction, and support the preparation and negotiation of the sale documents, carve-out agreements, and disclosure schedules.

$56 Million Equity Purchase of Controlling Interest in Pharmacy

Represented health care company in $56 million equity purchase of 80 percent controlling interest in multi-state wholesale and mail-order retail pharmacy.

$65 Million Asset and Equity Purchase of Multiple Geotextile Businesses

Represented manufacturer in $65 million asset and equity purchase of multiple geotextile distribution businesses.

$78 Million Equity Purchase of Drivetrain Manufacturer

Represented large, privately held client in $78 million managed sale equity purchase of manufacturer of high-precision, custom-engineered drivetrain components for off-road vehicles.

Multimillion-Dollar Sale of Agricultural Processing Company

Represented client in multimillion-dollar sale of agricultural processing company to national food services company. Representation included resolution of matter related to transfer of special Missouri agricultural tax credits.

M&A Counsel to Private Liberal Arts College

Represented a private liberal arts college in the acquisition of a fine arts museum and its collections valued in excess of $100 million.

$75 Million Asset Sale of Wireless Phone Retail Locations

Represented telecommunications client in $75 million asset sale of wireless phone retail locations.

$87 Million Equity Sale for Manufacturing Client

Represented manufacturer in $87 million equity sale of manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic drive components.

Asset Sale for Software Developer

Represented a software development company in its sale of assets to a national health care services company in the provider health care and risk management solutions market.

Benefits Counsel on $1.65 Billion Software Company Acquisition

Successfully advised a client on the benefits integration and ERISA aspects throughout its $1.65 billion acquisition of a software company.

$28 Million Influencer Acquisition

Represented online media company in its $28 million acquisition of a social media platform's "influencer" traffic manager.

$28 Million Restructuring and Managed Sale

Represented manufacturer in $28 million internal restructuring and subsequent managed sale of a manufacturer of specialty and fabricated tube in the automotive industry.

$140 Million Managed Sale Merger Acquisition of Manufacturer and Distributor

Represented diversified global supplier in $140 million managed sale merger acquisition of a manufacturer and distributor of HVAC sheet metal products.

$32 Million Merger Acquisition of Health Care Tech and Services Provider

Represented health care company in $32 million merger acquisition of health care technology and services provider, following the client’s prior convertible debt investment in the target company.