Frank Azzopardi

Davis Polk is advising Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA on its acquisition of a 22% stake in Penguin Random House from co-owner Pearson plc. The acquisition will give Bertelsmann a 75% stake…

Davis Polk advised the representative of the initial purchasers on a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by KFC Holding Co., Pizza Hut Holdings, LLC and Taco Bell of America, LLC of $750…

Davis Polk advised the representatives of the underwriters in connection with the $356.5 million initial public offering of 20,970,589 shares of common stock of WideOpenWest, Inc., which…

Davis Polk is advising Comcast Corporation in connection with Comcast’s acquisition of majority ownership of Craftsy, a leader in the lifestyle learning entertainment space. Financial terms…

Davis Polk advised the dealer managers on a cash tender offer by Discovery Communications, LLC for up to $600 million combined aggregate principal amount of its 5.050% senior notes due 2020…

Davis Polk is advising Ferrero International S.A. on its acquisition of Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc. from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. The transaction, which is expected to close by the…

Davis Polk advised the joint bookrunners and representatives of the several underwriters in connection with an SEC-registered offering of $450 million aggregate principal amount of a new…

Davis Polk is advising First Data Corporation on the formation of a joint venture with FLEETCOR Technologies Inc. The new joint venture combines the gift card businesses of both companies…

Davis Polk is advising Baker Hughes Incorporated on an agreement to create a North American land pressure pumping company with CSL Capital Management and West Street Energy Partners (WSEP),…

Davis Polk advised the joint book-running managers in connection with an SEC-registered offering of 7,475,000 shares of common stock of ViaSat, Inc., including 975,000 shares offered…