Simpson Thacher Represents Varian Semiconductor in Merger with Applied Materials
05.04.11
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Simpson Thacher is representing Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. in connection with the proposed acquisition of Varian by Applied Materials, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $4.9 billion. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the approval of Varian’s stockholders. Varian designs and manufactures semiconductor processing equipment used by chip manufacturers worldwide to produce high-performance semiconductor devices for products like flat-screen TVs and solar panels.
The Simpson Thacher team working on this deal includes: Gary Horowitz, Marni Lerner, Rhett Van Syoc, Nisha Khanduja and Austin Hill (M&A); Joe Tringali, David Vann, Michael Naughton, Ketan Jhaveri and Ellen Frye (Antitrust); Alvin Brown and Samantha Shipp (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Marissa Wesely (Credit); Steve Todrys and Anthony Minervini (Tax); Adeeb Fadil (Environmental); Krista McManus (Real Estate); and Lori Lesser and Marcela Robledo (Intellectual Property).