Davis Polk & Wardwell In The News

Davis Polk Advises Comcast on Its Acquisition of Plaxo

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:35:02 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Comcast Corporation on its acquisition of Plaxo, Inc., a California-based Internet company that develops automatically updating address book software and social networking software. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Tyco Electronics Sells RF Components and Subsystem Business to Cobham

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:26:01 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Tyco Electronics Ltd. on the sale of its Radio Frequency Components and Subsystem business to Cobham Defense Electronic Systems for $425 million in cash.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. Senior Notes Offering

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:25:17 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Goldman, Sachs & Co and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as joint book-running managers and representatives of the several underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by The Travelers Companies, Inc. of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.800% senior notes due 2018.

Davis Polk Advises GSC Acquisition on Its Merger with Complete Energy

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:44:16 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising GSC Acquisition Company (GSCAC) on its $1.3 billion merger with Complete Energy Holdings, LLC.

Legg Mason Equity Units Offering

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:44:16 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as joint book-running managers and Banc of America Securities LLC, BNY Capital Markets, LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., as bookrunners on a $1 billion registered public offering by Legg Mason, Inc. of equity units, each equity unit consisting of (i) a purchase contract to purchase shares of Legg Mason common stock and (ii) a 5% undivided beneficial ownership interest in $1,000 principal amount of Legg Masons 5.60% senior notes due June 30, 2021. The proceeds of this offering will be used by Legg Mason for general corporate purposes.

The Hartford Debt Offering

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:44:16 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as joint book-running managers on a $500 million SEC-registered offering by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. of its 6% senior notes due 2019.

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft Notes Offering

Fri, 9 May 2008 16:44:16 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch and J.P. Morgan Securities Ltd. as representatives of the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering on Schedule B by Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft (OeKB) of $1 billion 3.625% notes due 2013. The notes are guaranteed by the Republic of Austria. OeKB serves as Austria's central bank for providing export financing.

Range Resources Concurrent Common Stock and Senior Subordinated Notes Offerings

Fri, 9 May 2008 16:44:49 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC as joint book-running managers and representatives of the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by Range Resources Corporation of approximately $294 million of common stock. Davis Polk also advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC as joint book-running managers and representatives of the underwriters on a concurrent SEC-registered offering by Range Resources Corporation of $250 million principal amount of 7.25% senior subordinated notes due 2018.

Davis Polk Advises Comcast on Its Investment in New Clearwire

Thu, 8 May 2008 08:07:28 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Comcast Corporation on its $1.05 billion investment in a new public company resulting from the combination of the high-speed wireless businesses of Sprint Nextel Corporation and Clearwire Corporation.

Comcast Notes Offering

Thu, 8 May 2008 08:06:48 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Comcast Corporation on its SEC-registered debt offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.70% notes due 2018 and $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.40% notes due 2038.

AirTran Common Stock and Convertible Notes Offerings

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:25:45 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as sole bookrunner and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC as co-lead manager of concurrent registered public offerings by AirTran Holdings Inc. of 24,659,375 shares of AirTran’s common stock (including 2,346,875 shares included in the partial exercise of the over-allotment option) and $74.75 million principal amount of AirTran’s 5.50% convertible notes due 2015 (which included the full exercise of the over-allotment option). The proceeds from the offerings totaled approximately $154 million.

Axcan Intermediate Holdings Inc. Senior Notes Offering

Tue, 6 May 2008 10:33:57 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Banc of America Securities LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and RBC Capital Markets Corporation as initial purchasers on a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by Axcan Intermediate Holdings Inc. (Axcan) of $235 million 12.75% senior notes due 2016.

Federal Prosecutor Ronnie Abrams Joins Davis Polk Â Will Lead FirmÂs Pro Bono Campaign

Mon, 5 May 2008 10:33:10 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell today announced that Ronnie Abrams has joined the firm as Special Counsel for Pro Bono.

freenet Acquires debitel

Fri, 2 May 2008 17:45:54 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Arma Partners LLP as financial adviser to freenet AG in connection with its acquisition of German mobile service provider debitel AG from debitel (Netherlands) Holding BV, a holding company controlled by Permira funds.

Davis Polk Advises Cairn India Limited on a Private Placement

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:26:26 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Cairn India Limited in arranging a private placement of approximately US$625 million (INR 25.4 billion).

Triarc Companies to Acquire WendyÂs International

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Greenhill & Co., LLC as financial adviser to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of WendyÂs International, Inc. in connection with its definitive merger agreement with Triarc Companies, Inc.

CIT Common Stock and Preferred Stock Offerings

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Lehman Brothers Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as joint book-running managers of concurrent registered public offerings by CIT Group Inc. of approximately $1 billion of CITÂs common stock and approximately $600 million of CITÂs 8.75% non-cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stock.

Davis Polk Advises Blue Coat on Its Acquisition of Packeteer

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Blue Coat Systems, Inc. on its acquisition of Packeteer, Inc.

Davis Polk Advises Basic Energy Services in Merger of Equals with Grey Wolf

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Basic Energy Services, Inc. in connection with the merger of equals between Basic Energy Services and Grey Wolf, Inc.

Eramet Acquires Tinfos

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk advised Eramet, the leading French-listed mining and metals company, in connection with its acquisition of Tinfos AS, a leading Norwegian, family-owned producer of manganese alloy, which is a key element for the growing global steel industry.

Davis Polk Advises Shire on Proposed Establishment of New UK-Listed Holding Company

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is acting as US counsel to Shire plc on its proposed UK court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, including the creation of a new UK-listed, Jersey-incorporated holding company for the group.

Globalstar, Inc. Convertible Notes Offering and Share-Lending Agreement

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as joint book-running managers of an SECÂregistered offering by Globalstar, Inc. of $135 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.75% convertible senior notes due 2028.

Manitowoc Company to Acquire Enodis

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as financial adviser to Manitowoc Company, Inc. in connection with its proposed $2.1 billion acquisition of Enodis plc.

Davis Polk Advised Aozora Bank in Connection with a Partial Tender Offer by Cerberus

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Aozora Bank and a special committee of its board of directors in connection with a partial tender offer by Cerberus NCB Acquisition, L.P., Aozora Bank's major shareholder.

Oracle Notes Offering

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:26:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Oracle Corporation on its SEC-registered debt offering of $5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of $1.25 billion of 4.95% notes due 2013, $2.50 billion of 5.75% notes due 2018 and $1.25 billion of 6.50% notes due 2038.

Patriot Coal to Acquire Magnum Coal Company

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:47:49 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Patriot Coal Corporation on its $709 million acquisition of Magnum Coal Company. Under the terms of the agreement, Magnum shareholders will receive approximately 11.9 million shares of newly issued Patriot Coal common stock. Patriot will also assume net debt estimated at $150 million. The transaction is subject to certain regulatory and shareholder approvals and customary closing conditions. The proposed transaction is expected to close around mid-year.

Howard Zhang Joins Davis Polk As Firm Expands Beijing Office

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 17:30:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell today announced that Howard Zhang will join the firm on April 7, 2008 as a partner in the Beijing office.

Sweden Sells Absolut Vodka Maker to Pernod Ricard

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:30:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is serving as US counsel to the Swedish government in connection with its ÃÂ5.6 billion (US$ 8.9 billion) sale of Vin & Sprit, maker of Absolut Vodka, to French liquor company Pernod Ricard, whose brands include SeagramÃÂs Gin, Havana Club rum, Chivas Regal Scotch, JacobÃÂs Creek Wines and Jameson Irish Whiskey.

MMX Enters Into Agreement to Split Itself Into Three Companies and Sell One of Them to Anglo American for $5.5 Billion

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:30:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising MMX MineraÃÂ§ÃÂ£o e MetÃÂ¡licos S.A. in connection with the proposed split-up of the company and subsequent sale of one of the resulting companies for approximately $5.5 billion to an affiliate of Anglo American, one of the worldÃÂs largest mining and natural resource groups.

Visa Inc. Initial Public Offering

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:30:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., UBS Securities LLC, Banc of America Securities LLC, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. as joint bookrunners and representatives of the underwriters for the initial public offering of Visa Inc.

PPG Notes Offering

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:30:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as joint book-running managers on an SEC-registered offering by PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% notes due 2013, $700 million aggregate principal amount of 6.65% notes due 2018 and $250 million aggregate principal amount of 7.70% notes due 2038.

CME Group Inc. to Acquire NYMEX Holdings, Inc.

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:30:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising JPMorgan as financial adviser to NYMEX Holdings in connection with its proposed acquisition by CME Group.

NuVasive Convertible Notes Offering

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:30:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as joint book-running managers of a $200 million offering by NuVasive, Inc. of its 2.25% convertible senior notes due 2013.

CIGNA Corporation Senior Notes Offering

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:30:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised CIGNA Corporation on an SEC-registered debt shelf takedown of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.35% senior notes due 2018.

The Hartford Debt Offering

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 17:30:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Goldman, Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC as joint book-running managers on a $500 million SEC-registered offering by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. of its 6.300% senior notes due 2018.

Whirlpool Corporation Notes Offering

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 07:53:18 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Banc of America Securities LLC and Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. as joint book-running managers on an SEC-registered offering by Whirlpool Corporation of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% notes due 2013.

Honeywell International Inc. Debt Offering

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:34:01 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Banc of America Securities LLC, Barclays Capital Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as joint book-running managers on an SEC-registered offering by Honeywell International Inc. of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes.

Taewoong Co., Ltd. GDSs Offering

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:33:14 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Ltd. as the manager in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of global depositary shares (GDSs), representing common shares of Taewoong Co., Ltd., raising US$75 million in gross proceeds.

Getty Images Enters Into Agreement to Sell to Private Equity Group

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:07:17 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Getty Investments L.L.C. in connection with the proposed private equity buyout of Getty Images, Inc. by affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC. Getty Investments and certain related parties, including the co-founder and chairman of Getty Images, Mark Getty, who collectively hold approximately 15% of the company's shares, agreed to rollover their shares into the acquiring entity. Getty Images is the worldÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂs leading creator and distributor of visual content and other digital media.

KLA-Tencor Corporation to Acquire ICOS Vision Systems

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:41:05 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising KLA-Tencor Corporation on matters of U.S. law in connection with its proposed acquisition of ICOS Vision Systems NV for approximately $466 million in cash. The acquisition will be conducted by means of an offer under Belgian law for all of the issued and outstanding shares of ICOS Vision Systems. The offer is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2008.

Flotek Industries, Inc. Convertible Notes Offering and Share Lending Agreement

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:11:51 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. as the sole underwriter of an SEC-registered offering by Flotek Industries, Inc., of $115 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.25% convertible senior notes due 2028.

ArcSight, Inc. Initial Public Offering

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:07:42 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as sole book-running manager, Lehman Brothers Inc. as joint lead manager, and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC and RBC Capital Markets as co-managers in connection with ArcSight, Inc.ÃÂÃÂs $61.8 million initial public offering.

Davis Polk Bolsters New York Broker-Dealer Practice

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:05:09 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell today announced that Jerry Citera has joined its New York office as Counsel in the firm's Financial Institutions Group. Mr. Citera will advise broker-dealer clients on regulatory and transactional matters. He joins the firm from Chadbourne & Parke LLP, where he was head of the broker-dealer regulation practice.

Leading Litigator Christopher Hockett Joins Davis Polk's Menlo Park Litigation Practice

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:26:07 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell today announced that Christopher B. Hockett has joined the firm as a partner in the Menlo Park office. Mr. Hockett will practice in the firm's litigation group, and will handle a broad range of commercial and antitrust matters. He joins Davis Polk from Bingham McCutchen LLP, where he was a partner in the San Francisco office and former head of the firm's litigation practice.

RadiSys Corporation Convertible Senior Notes Offering

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:26:07 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC as the sole underwriter of an SEC-registered offering by RadiSys Corporation of $55 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.75% convertible senior notes due 2013.

Kellwood Enters into Merger Agreement with Sun Capital

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:26:07 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Banc of America Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as financial advisers to Kellwood Company in connection with Sun CapitalÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs proposed $21.00 per share tender offer and the related merger agreement.

Overture Acquisition Corp. IPO

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 17:26:07 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as sole book-running manager with Lazard Capital Markets LLC as lead manager and I-Bankers Securities, Inc. and Maxim Group LLC as co-managers, in connection with the initial public offering of 15 million units of Overture Acquisition Corp. for an aggregate of $150 million, each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock of Overture Acquisition Corp.

KEXIM Mexican Peso Bond Offering

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:44:24 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Merrill Lynch International as the sole manager on an SEC-registered bond offering by The Export-Import Bank of Korea of Mexican Peso 1.2 billion of floating-rate notes due 2013.

Bank of America Corporation Convertible Preferred Stock Offering

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:37:41 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell acted as special product counsel to Bank of America Corporation in connection with its $6.9 billion SEC-registered offering of 7.25% non-cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stock which included $900 million of securities sold pursuant to the exercise of an over-allotment option.

AirMedia Group Inc. Initial Public Offering

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:35:59 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and Lehman Brothers Inc. as representatives of the underwriters on the US$259 million SEC-registered initial public offering of AirMedia Group Inc.

Theravance Convertible Notes Offering

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:30:07 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Goldman, Sachs & Co. as joint book-running managers of a $172.5 million SEC-registered offering by Theravance, Inc. of its 3% convertible subordinated notes due 2015.

Roche and Ventana Reach Definitive Merger Agreement

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:51:28 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Roche Holding Ltd on its acquisition of Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., a leader in the fast-growing histopathology (tissue-based diagnostics) segment.

EnerSys Secondary Stock Offering

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:19:18 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Jefferies & Company, Inc. as underwriter of the $114.6 million SEC-registered secondary offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock of EnerSys Inc.

Eco Telecom Structured Financing

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:19:18 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Deutsche Bank AG London Branch in connection with its purchase of $500 million aggregate principal amount of Series B floating-rate bonds due 2009 issued by Eco Telecom Limited, an indirect Gibraltar subsidiary of Alfa Bank.

ADC Telecommunications Convertible Notes Offering

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:27:23 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as joint book-running managers and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. as co-managers of an SEC-registered offering by ADC Telecommunications, Inc. of $225 million principal amount of 3.50% convertible subordinated notes due 2015 and $225 million principal amount of 3.50% convertible subordinated notes due 2017.

Campbell to Sell Godiva Chocolatier to Yildiz Holding A.S.

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:25:25 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising the Campbell Soup Company in connection with its $850 million sale of Godiva Chocolatier to Yildiz Holding A.S. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to close within the next several months.

PT Media Nusantara Citra to Acquire a Controlling Interest in Linktone

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:59:31 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Linktone Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed, Shanghai-based wireless interactive entertainment company in connection with its proposed sale of a controlling interest to PT Media Nusantara Citra (MNC).

Davis Polk Names Donna Rosenwasser Executive Director

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:41:52 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell today announced the appointment of Donna Rosenwasser as the firmÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Executive Director.

Affymetrix to Acquire USB Corporation

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:28:11 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Affymetrix, Inc. on its acquisition of USB Corporation.

Emerson Electric Co. and Crane Co. Sell Joint Venture to DE-STA-CO

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:27:44 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Emerson Electric Co. and Crane Co. in connection with the sale of their joint venture, Industrial Motion Control, LLC (IMC), to DE-STA-CO, a subsidiary of Dover Corporation.

Ultrapar ParticipaÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ§ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂµes S.A. Acquires the Ipiranga Group

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:26:59 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Ultrapar ParticipaÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ§ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂµes S.A. in connection with its approximately US$4.1 billion acquisition of the Ipiranga Group, a Brazilian fuel distribution and petrochemicals conglomerate principally consisting of three operating companies.

American International Group, Inc. Junior Subordinated Debentures Offering

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:19:09 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, UBS Securities, LLC and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC as joint book-running managers and representatives of the several underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by American International Group, Inc. (AIG) of its 7.70% Series A-5 junior subordinated debentures in an aggregate principal amount of $1.1 billion.

Diageo Notes Offering

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:18:11 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as joint book-running managers on an SEC-registered offering by Diageo Capital plc of $250 million principal amount of 5.17% notes due 2017 and $250 million principal amount of 5.20% notes due 2013, in each case guaranteed by Diageo plc.

Washington Mutual Preferred Stock Offering

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:07:38 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Lehman Brothers Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as representatives of the underwriters and, together with Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Goldman, Sachs & Co., joint book-running managers in connection with a registered offering by Washington Mutual, Inc. of $3 billion of its 7.75% non-cumulative perpetual preferred shares, convertible into common stock at the option of the holder.

Ingersoll-Rand to Acquire Trane

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:07:38 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised the outside directors of Trane Inc. in connection with its proposed sale to Ingersoll-Rand Co.

Davis Polk Advises AMIS Holdings on Its Proposed Acquisition by ON Semiconductor

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:07:38 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising AMIS Holdings, Inc., the parent company of AMIS Semiconductor, in connection with its proposed acquisition by ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Eisai Co., Ltd. to Acquire MGI Pharma, Inc.

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:46:40 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as financial adviser and dealer-manager for Eisai Co., Ltd. (Eisai) in connection with its acquisition of MGI Pharma, Inc. (MGI). Under the terms of the agreement, Eisai will acquire MGI in an all-cash transaction for approximately $3.9 billion. The acquisition will be conducted by means of a tender offer for all of the issued and outstanding shares of MGI, followed by the merger of MGI with EisaiÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs acquisition subsidiary. The tender offer is subject to a number of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2008.

PROS Common Stock Offering

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:46:09 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as joint book-running managers of the $83.75 million SEC-registered offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock of PROS Holdings, Inc. In the offering, PROS sold 65,000 shares and selling stockholders sold 4,935,000 shares.

Davis Polk Advises Comcast SportsNet, as managing partner of FSN Bay Area, on the Extension of FSN Bay Area's San Francisco Giants Rights Agreement

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:56:54 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Comcast SportsNet, as managing partner of FSN Bay Area, on the long-term extension of FSN Bay AreaÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs existing rights agreement and media partnership with the San Francisco Giants baseball team. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Microchip Convertible Debentures Offering

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:56:25 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as sole book-running manager of a $1.03 billion Rule 144A offering by Microchip Technology Incorporated of its 2.125% junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2037.

BM&F US$3.3 Billion IPO

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:32:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, ItaÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂº Securities, Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Bradesco Securities Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as joint bookrunners on the Rule 144A/Regulation S initial public offering of Bolsa de Mercadorias & Futuros-BM&F S.A., one of the worldÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs largest futures exchanges, the largest in Latin America and the only futures exchange operating in Brazil. Certain selling shareholders offered an aggregate of 299,184,846 common shares, listed on the SÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ£o Paulo Stock Exchange, for a total of approximately US$3.3 billion.

General Electric $4 Billion Notes Offering

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 07:57:32 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as joint bookrunners in connection with an SEC-registered offering by General Electric of $4 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.25% notes due 2017.

Penn Virginia Corporation Concurrent Common Stock and Convertible Notes Offerings

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 07:56:46 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and RBC Capital Markets Corporation as joint book-running managers on an SEC-registered offering by Penn Virginia Corporation of 3,450,000 shares of common stock.

Van der Moolen Sells NYSE Specialist Activities to Lehman Brothers

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 11:10:39 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Van der Moolen Holdings NV in connection with its agreement to sell certain assets related to its New York Stock Exchange specialist activities to Lehman Brothers Inc.

PepsiCo, Inc. Senior Notes Offering

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 11:10:39 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised PepsiCo, Inc. on its SEC-registered debt shelf takedown of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 4.65% senior notes due 2013.

The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Senior Notes Offering

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:10:39 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as representatives of the underwriters in connection with an SEC-registered offering by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. of $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes, which consisted of $400 million principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due 2012, $400 million principal amount of 5.900% senior notes due 2017 and $400 million principal amount of 6.550% senior notes due 2037.

PIMCO Income Opportunity Fund IPO

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:10:39 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC in connection with the initial public offering by PIMCO Income Opportunity Fund of $325 million of its shares of common stock.

E*TRADE Receives Cash Infusion from Citadel

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:10:39 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising E*TRADE Financial Corp. in connection with a $2.5 billion investment led by affiliates of Citadel Investment Group.

Philips to Acquire Genlyte in All-Cash Transaction

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:49:23 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as financial adviser to The Genlyte Group Incorporated ("Genlyte") in connection with its sale to Philips Holding USA Inc. ("Philips"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Philips Electronics.

Internet Brands, Inc. IPO

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:49:23 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Thomas Weisel Partners LLC as sole bookrunner and the representative of the underwriters in connection with the initial public offering of 6,000,000 shares of common stock of Internet Brands, Inc. for $48 million.

Virtual Radiologic Corporation IPO

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:49:23 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Goldman, Sachs & Co. as the sole book-running manager in connection with the initial public offering of 4,600,000 shares of common stock of Virtual Radiologic Corporation (VRC) for approximately $78.2 million.

Davis Polk Advises Affymetrix on Its Convertible Notes Offering

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:33:59 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Affymetrix, Inc. on its SEC-registered offering of $275 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2038. J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. acted as the sole book-running manager for the transaction.

EnerNOC, Inc. Common Stock Offering

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:24:06 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC as sole bookrunner and representative of the underwriters on a $107.5 million public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock of EnerNOC, Inc.

ESML Intressenter Proposes to Acquire Securitas Direct

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:24:06 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is serving as U.S. counsel to EQT Partners in connection with the cash offer to acquire Securitas Direct AB by ESML Intressenter AB, a venture indirectly jointly owned by EQT V, Saeki AB, Melker Schoerling AB and Investment AB Latour.

Capitol Acquisition Corp. IPO

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:29:15 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as sole book-running manager and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. as co-manager in connection with the initial public offering of 25 million units of Capitol Acquisition Corp. for an aggregate of $250 million.

Bunge Mandatory Convertible Preference Share Offering

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:29:43 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as sole underwriter in connection with an SEC-registered offering by Bunge Limited of US$862.5 million of its 5.125% cumulative mandatory convertible preference shares with a liquidation preference of US$1,000 per share.

NewStar Financial Corp. to Issue $125 Million of Common Stock

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:29:03 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Corsair Capital Partners as one of the subscribers in an issuance by NewStar Financial of $125 million of common stock in a PIPES transaction.

SandRidge Energy, Inc. IPO

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 11:50:40 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Lehman Brothers Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Banc of America Securities LLC as the joint book-running managers in connection with the initial public offering of 32,379,500 shares of common stock of SandRidge Energy, Inc. for approximately $840 million. The shares are listed on the NYSE.

American Financial Realty Trust to Be Acquired by Gramercy Capital Corp.

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 11:50:40 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Greenhill & Co., LLC as financial adviser to American Financial Realty Trust (AFRT) in connection with the acquisition of AFRT by Gramercy Capital Corp.

Neutral Tandem, Inc. IPO

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:50:40 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and CIBC World Markets Corp. as lead managers in connection with the initial public offering of 6,649,928 shares of common stock of Neutral Tandem, Inc. for approximately $93 million.

KEXIM Mexican Peso Bond Offering

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:42:15 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Merrill Lynch International as the sole manager on a landmark SEC-registered bond offering by the Export-Import Bank of Korea of Mexican Peso 1 billion of 8.61% notes due 2017.

KEXIM U.S. Dollar Bond Offering

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:42:15 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised ABN AMRO Incorporated, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc as joint lead managers on an SEC-registered bond offering by the Export-Import Bank of Korea of US$1.5 billion of 5.50% notes due 2012.

Diageo Notes Offering

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:42:15 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Banc of America Securities LLC, Citibank Global Markets Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as joint book-running managers on an SEC-registered offering by Diageo Capital plc of $1 billion principal amount of 5.17% notes due 2017 and $500 million principal amount of 5.20% notes due 2013, in each case guaranteed by Diageo plc.

Maxcom Telecomunicaciones NYSE Initial Public Offering

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:42:42 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as sole underwriter on the SEC-registered initial public offering of 14,141,516 ADSs of Maxcom Telecomunicaciones, S.A. de C.V. Each ADS represents seven Certificados de ParticipaciÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ³n Ordinarios, or CPOs, and each CPO represents three shares of Series A common stock.

CIT Equity Units Offering

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:21:32 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as joint book-running managers and Banc of America Securities LLC, Goldman, Sachs & Co., and Lehman Brothers Inc. that participated as bookrunners on a $600 million registered public offering by CIT Group Inc. of equity units, each equity unit consisting of (i) a purchase contract and (ii) a 2.5% undivided beneficial ownership interest in $1,000 principal amount of CITÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs 7.50% senior note due November 15, 2015.

SP Acquisition Holdings, Inc. IPO

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:02:34 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised UBS Investment Bank and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. as joint book-running managers in connection with the initial public offering of 40 million units of SP Acquisition Holdings, Inc. for an aggregate of $400 million. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock of SP Acquisition Holdings, Inc. The units, the shares and the warrants are listed on the American Stock Exchange.

AngloGold Ashanti Ordinary Shares Offering

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:53:13 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Goldman Sachs International and UBS Limited as the underwriters of an SEC-registered secondary offering of ordinary shares of AngloGold Ashanti Limited by Anglo South Africa Capital (Proprietary) Limited, an indirect subsidiary of Anglo American plc. The offering, valued at approximately $2.9 billion, consisted of 67,100,000 shares at a price to investors of $44.11 and South African rand 300.61. The shares were delivered in the form of ordinary shares and American Depositary Shares. The sale reduced Anglo American's shareholding in AngloGold Ashanti from 41.6% to 17.3%.

Molina Healthcare, Inc. Convertible Senior Notes Offering

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:52:40 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and UBS Securities LLC as representatives of the underwriters of a registered offering by Molina Healthcare, Inc. of $200 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.75% convertible senior notes due 2014.

Sodexho Acquires Circles

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 11:00:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Sodexho Alliance, SA in connection with its acquisition of Circle Company Associates, Inc.

Duff & Phelps Corporation IPO

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 11:00:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Goldman, Sachs & Co. and UBS Securities LLC as the joint bookrunners and Lehman Brothers Inc., William Blair & Company, L.L.C., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. and Fox-Pitt Kelton Cochran Caronia Waller (USA) LLC as the co-managers in connection with the initial public offering of 9,545,000 shares of Class A common stock of Duff & Phelps Corporation for approximately $153 million.

ING Perpetual Hybrid Capital Securities Offering

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:00:19 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Citigroup, ING Financial Markets and Wachovia Securities as joint lead managers for a group of underwriters in connection with a $1.5 billion SEC-registered offering of 7.375% perpetual hybrid capital securities of ING Groep N.V.

Davis Polk ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ Is Advising Nikko Cordial onÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ Its Acquisition by Citigroup

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:59:52 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Nikko Cordial Corp. in connection with the buyout of its minority shareholders by Citigroup Inc. New York-based Citigroup and Nikko Cordial entered into an agreement whereby a Citigroup holding company in Japan will acquire all the remaining minority shares of Nikko Cordial using Citigroup common shares as consideration, at a price of approximately $4.6 billion, representing the first-ever use of a triangular merger by a foreign firm since the practice became legal in Japan in May 2007.ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ

Range Resources Notes Offering

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:59:29 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as the sole book-running manager in connection with an SEC-registered offering by Range Resources Corporation of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 7ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ½% senior subordinated notes due 2017.

Davis Polk Advises ICICI Bank Limited on US$2 Billion Bond Offering

Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:58:48 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised ICICI Bank Limited, acting through its Bahrain branch, as issuer in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of US$2 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.625% notes due 2012. Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman Sachs International and Merrill Lynch InternationalÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ were the joint lead managers and bookrunners for the offering.

Infineon/Qimonda Exchangeable Notes Offering

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 11:04:29 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Ltd., Citigroup Global Markets Limited and Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Limited as representatives of the several underwriters on a ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¬215,000,000 offering by Infineon Technologies Investment B.V. of 1.375% guaranteed subordinated notes exchangeable into American Depositary Shares of Qimonda AG. The offering was conducted outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S.

TD Bank Financial Group to Buy Commerce Bancorp for US$8.5 Billion

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:56:20 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as financial adviser to Toronto-Dominion Bank Financial Group (TD Bank) in connection with its acquisition of New Jersey's Commerce Bancorp Inc.

Davis Polk Advises Quadrangle on NTELOS Stock Acquisition

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:56:20 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Quadrangle Capital Partners II LP, a private equity fund focused on the media and communications industries, on its acquisition of all of the shares of NTELOS Holdings Corp. owned by Citigroup Venture Capital Equity Partners.

Concur Technologies Common Stock Offering

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 17:56:20 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as representatives of the underwriters on a $154 million SEC-registered offering of 5,405,000 shares of common stock of Concur Technologies, Inc.

GE Commercial Finance Investment in Credit Orienwise Group Limited

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:56:20 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised GE Commercial Finance, a subsidiary of General Electric, in connection with its investment in Credit Orienwise Group Limited. With a presence across all of ChinaÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs major economic regions, Credit Orienwise is one of the fastest-growing non-bank finance corporations in China.

Equinix, Inc. Concurrent Convertible Notes & Common Stock Offerings

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:40:29 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. as sole bookrunner of SEC-registered concurrent offerings by Equinix, Inc. of: $396 million aggregate principal amount of 3.00% convertible subordinated notes due 2014 and 4,211,939 shares of common stock for $354 million.

NICE-Systems Ltd. ADSs Offering

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:12:41 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Banc of America Securities LLC as underwriter on the SEC-registered offering by NICE-Systems Ltd. of 4,500,000 American Depositary Shares, each representing one ordinary share.

Davis Polk Advises AstraZeneca on Its $6.9 Billion Debt Offering

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:12:41 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised AstraZeneca PLC on the establishment of an automatic shelf registration statement and the immediate takedown of $6.9 billion aggregate principal amount of notes, consisting of $650 million principal amount of floating-rate notes due 2009, $1.75 billion principal amount of 5.40% notes due 2012, $1.75 billion principal amount of notes due 2017 and $2.75 billion principal amount of 6.45% notes due 2037.

P.T. Davomas Abadi Tbk High-Yield Notes Offering

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:18:27 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Davomas International Finance Company Pte. Ltd. on its further issuance of US$88 million 11% guaranteed senior secured notes due 2011, guaranteed by its parent company, P.T. Davomas Abadi Tbk.

Energy Transfer Partners Acquires Midstream Assets in Piceance-Uinta Basin

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:08:06 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Metalmark Capital on its sale of assets owned by Canyon Gas Resources, LLC to Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., a publicly traded partnership owning and operating a diversified portfolio of energy assets.

Mediatek to Acquire Analog Devices Cellular Handset Radio and Baseband Chipset Operations

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:46:44 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising MediaTek, Inc. on its acquisition of the assets related to the Analog Devices, Inc. OthelloÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ® radio and SoftFoneÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ® baseband chipset product lines, as well as certain cellular handset baseband support operations.

Davis Polk Advises Cosan Limited on Its $1.2 Billion NYSE IPO

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:10:25 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Cosan Limited on its $1.2 billion SEC-registered initial public offering of 111,678,000 shares of Class A common stock, including 13,064,914 shares in the form of Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs).

Gateway to Sell Professional Division to MPC Corporation

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:09:36 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Gateway, Inc. on the sale of its Professional Division to MPC Corporation.

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering to Acquire ASE Test in Going-Private Transaction

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:37:55 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of ASE Test Limited in a going-private transaction.

Two Prominent French Lawyers, Georges Terrier and Christophe Perchet, Join Davis Polk

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 09:15:05 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell today said that it is taking a major step forward in its previously announced plan to expand its French law practice with the arrival of Georges Terrier and Christophe Perchet as partners.

Copano Energy to Acquire Cantera Natural Gas from Metalmark Capital

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:15:05 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Metalmark Capital on its sale of Cantera Natural Gas, LLC to Copano Energy, L.L.C.

Comcast Notes Offering

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:15:05 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Comcast Corporation on its SEC-registered debt offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.30% notes due 2017 and $2 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.95% notes due 2037.

VeriSign Convertible Debentures Offering

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:49:22 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as sole manager of a $1.1 billion Rule 144A offering by VeriSign, Inc. of its 3.25% junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2037.

Thomas & Betts Corporation to Acquire Lamson & Sessions Co.

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:14:58 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Thomas & Betts Corporation on its acquisition of The Lamson & Sessions Co.

Advanced Micro Devices Convertible Notes Offering

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:31:59 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Lehman Brothers Inc. as initial purchaser of a $1.5 billion Rule 144A offering by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. of its 5.75% convertible senior notes due 2012.

AerCap Holdings Equity Offering

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:31:59 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Goldman, Sachs & Co., Lehman Brothers Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as representatives of the underwriters on a $518 million SEC-registered global secondary offering of 20,000,000 ordinary shares of AerCap Holdings N.V., a Dutch foreign private issuer, by shareholders of AerCap controlled by Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.

Genpact Limited Initial Public Offering

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:31:29 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as joint book-running managers of the $467 million initial public offering of Genpact Limited.

Wipro Technologies to Acquire Infocrossing

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 16:56:34 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC as financial adviser to Infocrossing, Inc. on its announced acquisition by Wipro Technologies.

Guaranty Trust Bank Global Offering of GDRs

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:56:34 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Ltd. and Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc as joint bookrunners in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of global depositary receipts (GDRs) representing ordinary shares of Guaranty Trust Bank plc.

Honeywell International Inc. Debt Offering

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:55:47 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. and UBS Securities LLC as joint book-running managers on an SEC-registered offering by Honeywell International Inc. of $900 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes.

Davis Polk Advises VF on Its Acquisition of Seven For All Mankind and lucy activewear

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:22:20 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising VF Corporation on its acquisition of Seven For All Mankind, LLC and lucy activewear, inc.

Monotype Imaging Initial Public Offering

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:42:04 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Banc of America Securities LLC as book-running manager and Jefferies & Company, William Blair & Company, Needham & Company, LLC and Canaccord Adams as co-managers of the $132 million initial public offering of 11,000,000 shares of common stock of Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.

Republic Property Trust to Be Acquired by Liberty Property Trust

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:42:04 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as financial adviser to the board of trustees of Republic Property Trust in connection with the acquisition of Republic by Liberty Property Trust. Republic is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust formed to own, operate, lease, acquire and develop primarily Class A office properties.

Restructuring of the Louis Dreyfus Group

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:01:17 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Mr. William Louis-Dreyfus and his trust on the restructuring of the family shareholding of the Louis Dreyfus Group. Following the restructuring, Mr. Robert Louis-Dreyfus, the current CEO of the Group, will take control of the Group, and the other family shareholders will retain a minority interest.

Dice Holdings, Inc. Initial Public Offering

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:01:17 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as the joint book-running managers and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and Jefferies & Company, Inc. as co-managers of the $217.1 million initial public offering of 16,700,000 shares of common stock of Dice Holdings, Inc. Of the 16,700,000 shares, Dice sold 6,700,000 shares and selling stockholders sold 10,000,000 shares.

Crestview to Acquire Significant Stake in ValueOptions

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:01:17 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Crestview Partners, L.P. on its acquisition of a significant equity stake in ValueOptions, Inc., the largest independent behavioral health care company in the United States. Crestview is a New York-based private equity firm. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Saint-Gobain to Acquire Owens CorningÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Siding Solutions Business

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:48:33 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Compagnie de Saint-Gobain on its acquisition of Owens CorningÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Siding Solutions business. Based in Ohio, Owens Corning is a world leader in building materials systems and composite solutions. Based in France, Saint-Gobain is a leading producer of flat glass, glass packaging, insulation, building materials, fiber glass reinforcements, abrasives, high-performance plastics, industrial ceramics and pipe.

SonoSite, Inc. Convertible Notes Offering

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:48:33 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as sole book-running manager of a $200 million registered offering by SonoSite, Inc. of its 3.75% convertible senior notes due 2014. In connection with the offering, SonoSite also entered into note hedge and warrant transactions with an affiliate of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.

Jeulin Family Takeover Bid for Fininfo

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:48:33 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Amber Fund as minority shareholder of Fininfo in connection with the ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ140 million management buyout of Fininfo and the subsequent reinvestment realized by the Jeulin family and Amber Fund in the acquisition vehicle, FinanciÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¨re Jeulin. Amber Fund is a NewYork-based hedge fund.

GSC Acquisition Company IPO

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:48:33 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised GSC Acquisition Company on its $207 million initial public offering on the American Stock Exchange. Citi acted as sole book-running manager for the transaction, which consisted of 20,700,000 units (including full exercise of the underwritersÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ over-allotment option), each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock of GSC Acquisition Company.

Newmont Mining Corporation Convertible Notes Offering and Call Spread Transactions

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:47:55 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Citibank, N.A., Deutsche Bank AG, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association and UBS AG on the note hedge transactions entered into by Newmont as a hedge of its $1 billion aggregate offering of convertible notes and on the concurrent warrant transactions.

Roche and Alnylam Form Major Alliance on RNAi Therapeutics

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:42:43 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Roche Holding Ltd on its alliance with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a U.S. biotechnology firm, in which Roche obtains a non-exclusive license to AlnylamÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs technology platform for developing RNAi (RNA interference) therapeutics.

Limited Brands to Transfer a Majority Interest in Limited Stores

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:38:53 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell is advising Limited Brands, Inc. on the transfer of a 75% majority interest in its Limited Stores business to affiliates of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Limited Brands, through VictoriaÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Secret, Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, Limited Stores, La Senza, White Barn Candle Co., Henri Bendel and Diva London, presently operates 3,140 specialty stores.

Dividend Capital Strategic Global Realty Fund Initial Public Offering

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:20:11 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC in connection with the initial public offering by Dividend Capital Strategic Global Realty Fund of $150 million of its shares of common stock. The fund is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂDCW.ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ

KWG Property Holding Limited Initial Public Offering

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:20:11 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and ICEA Capital Limited as the international underwriters in connection with a US$582 million global offering by KWG Property Holding Limited. The global offering consisted of an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and an international offering in reliance on Rule 144A/Regulation S.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. Initial Public Offering

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:20:11 -0400

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and Lehman Brothers Inc. as joint bookrunners and representatives of the underwriters on the US$125.9 million SEC-registered initial public offering of Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. The initial public offering consisted of 8,992,700 American Depositary Shares, each representing three ordinary shares.

Davis Polk & Wardwell In The News

Davis Polk Advises Comcast on Its Acquisition of Plaxo

Tyco Electronics Sells RF Components and Subsystem Business to Cobham

The Travelers Companies, Inc. Senior Notes Offering

Davis Polk Advises GSC Acquisition on Its Merger with Complete Energy

Legg Mason Equity Units Offering

The Hartford Debt Offering

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Aktiengesellschaft Notes Offering

Range Resources Concurrent Common Stock and Senior Subordinated Notes Offerings

Davis Polk Advises Comcast on Its Investment in New Clearwire

Comcast Notes Offering

AirTran Common Stock and Convertible Notes Offerings

Axcan Intermediate Holdings Inc. Senior Notes Offering

Federal Prosecutor Ronnie Abrams Joins Davis Polk Â Will Lead FirmÂs Pro Bono Campaign

freenet Acquires debitel

Davis Polk Advises Cairn India Limited on a Private Placement

Triarc Companies to Acquire WendyÂs International

CIT Common Stock and Preferred Stock Offerings

Davis Polk Advises Blue Coat on Its Acquisition of Packeteer

Davis Polk Advises Basic Energy Services in Merger of Equals with Grey Wolf

Eramet Acquires Tinfos

Davis Polk Advises Shire on Proposed Establishment of New UK-Listed Holding Company

Globalstar, Inc. Convertible Notes Offering and Share-Lending Agreement

Manitowoc Company to Acquire Enodis

Davis Polk Advised Aozora Bank in Connection with a Partial Tender Offer by Cerberus

Oracle Notes Offering

Patriot Coal to Acquire Magnum Coal Company

Howard Zhang Joins Davis Polk As Firm Expands Beijing Office

Sweden Sells Absolut Vodka Maker to Pernod Ricard

MMX Enters Into Agreement to Split Itself Into Three Companies and Sell One of Them to Anglo American for $5.5 Billion

Visa Inc. Initial Public Offering

PPG Notes Offering

CME Group Inc. to Acquire NYMEX Holdings, Inc.

NuVasive Convertible Notes Offering

CIGNA Corporation Senior Notes Offering

The Hartford Debt Offering

Whirlpool Corporation Notes Offering

Honeywell International Inc. Debt Offering

Taewoong Co., Ltd. GDSs Offering

Getty Images Enters Into Agreement to Sell to Private Equity Group

KLA-Tencor Corporation to Acquire ICOS Vision Systems

Flotek Industries, Inc. Convertible Notes Offering and Share Lending Agreement

ArcSight, Inc. Initial Public Offering

Davis Polk Bolsters New York Broker-Dealer Practice

Leading Litigator Christopher Hockett Joins Davis Polk's Menlo Park Litigation Practice

RadiSys Corporation Convertible Senior Notes Offering

Kellwood Enters into Merger Agreement with Sun Capital

Overture Acquisition Corp. IPO

KEXIM Mexican Peso Bond Offering

Bank of America Corporation Convertible Preferred Stock Offering

AirMedia Group Inc. Initial Public Offering

Theravance Convertible Notes Offering

Roche and Ventana Reach Definitive Merger Agreement

EnerSys Secondary Stock Offering

Eco Telecom Structured Financing

ADC Telecommunications Convertible Notes Offering

Campbell to Sell Godiva Chocolatier to Yildiz Holding A.S.

PT Media Nusantara Citra to Acquire a Controlling Interest in Linktone

Davis Polk Names Donna Rosenwasser Executive Director

Affymetrix to Acquire USB Corporation

Emerson Electric Co. and Crane Co. Sell Joint Venture to DE-STA-CO

American International Group, Inc. Junior Subordinated Debentures Offering

Diageo Notes Offering

Washington Mutual Preferred Stock Offering

Ingersoll-Rand to Acquire Trane

Davis Polk Advises AMIS Holdings on Its Proposed Acquisition by ON Semiconductor

Eisai Co., Ltd. to Acquire MGI Pharma, Inc.

PROS Common Stock Offering

Davis Polk Advises Comcast SportsNet, as managing partner of FSN Bay Area, on the Extension of FSN Bay Area's San Francisco Giants Rights Agreement

Microchip Convertible Debentures Offering

BM&F US$3.3 Billion IPO

General Electric $4 Billion Notes Offering

Penn Virginia Corporation Concurrent Common Stock and Convertible Notes Offerings

Van der Moolen Sells NYSE Specialist Activities to Lehman Brothers

PepsiCo, Inc. Senior Notes Offering

The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Senior Notes Offering

PIMCO Income Opportunity Fund IPO

E*TRADE Receives Cash Infusion from Citadel

Philips to Acquire Genlyte in All-Cash Transaction

Internet Brands, Inc. IPO

Federal Prosecutor Ronnie Abrams Joins Davis Polk Â Will Lead FirmÂs Pro Bono Campaign

Triarc Companies to Acquire WendyÂs International

Davis Polk ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ Is Advising Nikko Cordial onÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ Its Acquisition by Citigroup