Practice Areas - Corporate and M&A Law Firms and Lawyers
| Deal Date: | 13-08-2015 | Practice Area: | Corporate and M&A |
| Deal Title: | Leyard Optoelectronic Acquisition of Planar Systems | Industry: | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| Description: |
Shearman and Sterling advised Leyard Optoelectronic Co., Ltd., a leading worldwide provider of LED display products and ancillary systems, on its definitive merger agreement pursuant to which a US affiliate of Leyard was to acquire all of the common stock of Planar Systems, Inc., a global leader in display and digital signage technology, for a purchase price of USD6.58 per share. The merger valued Planar's equity at approximately USD156.8 million on a fully diluted basis.
The Shearman and Sterling team included partners Chris Forrester and Michael Dorf.
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| Financial Center: | Silicon Valley | Value: | 100.01-500.00 |
| Advised Party: | Acquiror | Law Firm | Shearman & Sterling |
| Target Company Jurisdiction: | United States | Acquiror Jurisdiction: | United States |
| Classification: |
Strategic Buyer Acquisitions Public Company - Recommended Offer |
Lawyer | Chris Forrester |
