Logan Beirne

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M&Ms Meet M&A: Mars Gobbles Up Kellanova

Mars, the maker of such iconic brands as M&Ms and Snickers, announced it will acquire snacking giant Kellanova, which owns such well-known snacks as Pringles and Pop-Tarts. The $34.9...

Kirkland and Paul Weiss Advise on Owens & Minor/Rotech Deal

As aging Boomers increasing turn to home healthcare, Owens & Minor, Inc. announced that it will acquire Rotech Healthcare Holdings, Inc. for $1.36 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to produce $40...

Chasing Cash: United Bankshares to Acquire Piedmont Bancorp

As banks battle for deposits, United Bankshares announced its $267 million acquisition of Piedmont Bancorp, thereby creating the 39th largest banking company in the U.S. based on market capitalization. The...

Skadden and Vinson & Elkins Advise on Solaris/MERs Merger

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure announced it will acquire Mobile Energy Rentals LLC (MER), a provider of distributed power, including generators, transformers, and power distribution systems, for $200 million. As consideration, Solaris will...

Making Waves: Saltchuk to Acquire Overseas Shipholding Group

As global shipping proves buoyant, Saltchuk Resources announced its plan to purchase Overseas Shipholding Group (“OSG”) in an all-cash deal that values the company at an aggregate equity value...

Buying Biotech: Baker & McKenzie and McDermott Advise on...

Ligand Pharmaceuticals announced it will acquire biotech company APEIRON Biologics for $100 million. The all-cash deal includes an additional $28 million if APEIRON’s royalties exceed predetermined thresholds by either...