Davis Polk is advising SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. on its $155 million proposal to acquire GBST Holdings Limited. SS&C and GBST have also entered into certain exclusivity arrangements, subject to the customary fiduciary exceptions for GBST.

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has offices around the world. Based in Australia, GBST is a specialist financial technology company which provides administration and transaction processing software for retail wealth management organizations and global and regional investment banks.

The Davis Polk corporate team includes partner Leonard Kreynin and associate Camila Panama. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.