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Simpson Thacher Represents Merrill Lynch in Nasdaq IPO of ATA Inc.

02.21.08

The Firm recently represented the underwriters led by Merrill Lynch in connection with the initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Market of ATA Inc., the leading provider of computer-based testing services in China. ATA successfully completed its IPO in very challenging market conditions and raised an aggregate US$46.3 million.

The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction included Chris Lin, Blake Dunlap, Caitlin Gall and Asher Hsu (Corporate), Benjamin Applestein and Wei Cui (Tax), Mark Lab and Sean Cotton (FINRA and Blue Sky). Valuable assistance was provided by Vivien Mao, Lydia Yang and Jane Lee (Paralegals).