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Editorial

05 Feb 2014 Dassault Systemes Acquisition of Accelrys

Dassault Systemes Acquisition of Accelrys - Dassault Systemes, a French developer of 3D design software, agreed to buy U.S. competitor Accelrys Inc for approximately USD750 million to expand its offering in molecular chemistry and life sciences. Dassault will make a tender offer at USD12.50 per Accelrys share. (Cravath Swaine & Moore advised the Acquiror).

Financial Centre : New York
Law Firm : Cravath Swaine & Moore
Lawyer : Andrew R Thompson

Practice Area : Corporate and M&A
Classification : Strategic Buyer Acquisitions
Sub-classification : Public Company - Recommended Offer
Industry : Software & Computer Services

Advised Party : Acquiror
Value : 500.01-1000.00

Target Company Jurisdiction: : United States

Acquiror Jurisdiction: : France