Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Oracle Corporation on its acquisition of Global Knowledge Software (GKS), a division of Global Knowledge Inc., a portfolio company of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. GKS is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and is a leading provider of self-service training automation software. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during the third quarter of 2008.

The Davis Polk corporate team includes partner William M. Kelly and associates Sam Kelso, Sarvenaz Madi and Colin Sturt. Partner Rachel D. Kleinberg and associate M. Ryan LaRosa are providing tax advice. Counsel Cynthia Akard is providing employment advice. All members of the Davis Polk team work in the Menlo Park office.