We are advising Gore on the transaction

Davis Polk is advising W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. on its acquisition of Conformal Medical, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in early 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Since 1958, Gore has solved complex technical challenges in demanding environments, from outer space to the world’s highest peaks to the inner workings of the human body. With approximately 13,000 associates and a strong, team-oriented culture, Gore generates annual revenues of $5.3 billion.

Conformal Medical is a medical device company developing devices to prevent stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The company’s proprietary technology is intended to make left atrial appendage closure a same-day, single-operator procedure.

The Davis Polk corporate team includes partner Harold Birnbaum and associate Adam Pukier. Partner David R. Bauer, counsel Mikaela Dealissia and associate Hannah Coleman are providing intellectual property advice. Partner Veronica M. Wissel and counsel Joseph S. Brown and Justin Alexander Kasprisin are providing executive compensation advice. Partner William A. Curran and associate Jeff Metzger are providing tax advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York and Northern California offices.

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