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BakerHostetler Advises Sweden-Based, Publicly Traded Loomis AB in Strategic Acquisition of Burroughs, Inc.

BakerHostetler represents Dow Jones in $40 million acquisition agreement of Dragonfly Intelligence and Oxford Analytica from FiscalNote

BakerHostetler counsels SurgePE through 2 major deals in 2 weeks

BakerHostetler Advises Millman National Land Services on Acquisition by CBRE

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<li>Represented a leading commercial driver training school in the southeastern United States in the stock sale of a subsidiary providing DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing, medical examination services and program management solutions for employers, government agencies and military organizations.</li>
<li>Represented a subsidiary of a global specialty chemicals company in its acquisition of all assets of a biotechnology firm specializing in agricultural and environmental solutions.</li>
<li>Represented Sweden-based, publicly traded Loomis AB in its strategic acquisition of cash automation and payment solutions provider Burroughs, Inc.</li>
<li>Represented an investor-backed acquisition fund in its equity acquisition of a telecommunications company.</li>
<li>Represented a national collegiate recruiting organization and premier sports education institution in their equity acquisition of a digital platform that connects student-athletes, families, coaches and event operators to facilitate college sports recruitment.</li>
<li>Represented an investor-backed acquisition fund in its equity acquisition of a clinical and outcomes research consulting firm specializing in SAS-based data analysis for individuals and organizations.</li>
<li>Represented Dow Jones &amp; Company, Inc. in its global carve-out transaction for the $40 million acquisition of Dragonfly Intelligence and Oxford Analytica from FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NOTE).</li>
<li>Represented an investor-backed acquisition fund in multiple transactions involving companies that provide association and project management services to residential, cooperative, condominium and homeowner associations.</li>
<li>Represented a private investment firm in its acquisition of a classic car dealership and repair business known for its restoration services and collector vehicle inventory.</li>
<li>Represented a non-clinical management and administrative services provider to dental practices in its asset sale to a dental services organization.</li>
<li>Represented a private real estate investment and management company in its acquisition of the equity interests of multiple affiliated entities engaged in property ownership and development.</li>
<li>Represented an investor-backed acquisition fund in its sale of its subsidiaries operating an online continuing education platform serving professionals and businesses to a digital learning company focused on scalable, on-demand training solutions.</li>
<li>Represented an investor-backed acquisition fund in its asset acquisition of a company in the mobile satellite services industry.</li>
<li>Represented a private equity sponsor in its strategic investment in a multi-state clinic research site operator.</li>
<li>Represented Millman National Land Services, a leading provider of commercial land surveying services, in its stock sale to CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.</li>
<li>Represented the largest franchisee of the fourth largest pizza delivery restaurant in multiple acquisitions.</li>
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Private Offerings and Financings
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<li>Represented a private real estate investment company in its $50 million private offering to accredited investors.</li>
<li>Represented a Web3 technology company in its fundraising through the issuance of SAFEs.</li>
<li>Represented a clinical-stage drug development company in its preferred equity financing.</li>
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Corporate Transactions and Corporate Governance
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<li>Member of team representing a global OEM in connection with the planning, opening and operation of its multibillion-dollar electronic vehicle battery manufacturing plant.</li>
<li>Advises global OEM regarding terms for purchase of direct automotive parts and raw materials, manufacturing machinery, parts and components and services agreements.</li>
<li>Member of team representing a premier youth sports experiences business in connection with long-term license and collaboration agreements with major American professional sports leagues and numerous professional sports teams to operate league and team-branded youth sports programs.</li>
<li>Advises numerous clients on corporate formation, governance and internal reorganizations, including entity selection, ownership structuring and drafting and amending charter and governing documents to support evolving business needs and strategic objectives.</li>
<li>Advises numerous investor-backed funds in corporate formation and governance matters.</li>
<li>Represented an electric aerospace manufacturer developing vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) and supporting infrastructure regarding its corporate structure and terms of purchase of aircraft parts and components and development and supply agreements.</li>
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