Practice Areas - Corporate and M&A Law Firms and Lawyers
| Deal Date: | 04-11-2015 | Practice Area: | Corporate and M&A |
| Deal Title: | Apax Sale of King Digital to Activision Blizzard | Industry: | Media |
| Description: |
Simpson Thacher represented Apax Partners, a major shareholder in King Digital Entertainment plc (NYSE: KING), in connection with Activision Blizzard, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ATVI) acquisition of all outstanding shares of King Digital for USD18 in cash per share, for a total equity value of USD5.9 billion.
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| Financial Center: | New York | Value: | 5000.01-10000.00 |
| Advised Party: | Vendor | Law Firm | Simpson Thacher |
| Target Company Jurisdiction: | United States | Acquiror Jurisdiction: | United States |
| Classification: |
Strategic Buyer Acquisitions Private Company |
Lawyer | Ryerson Symons |
