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Simpson Thacher Represents Serena Software, Inc. in its Sale to HGGC LLC

03.10.14

Simpson Thacher is representing Serena Software, Inc. and its controlling shareholders, investment funds affiliated with Silver Lake Partners, LLC, in connection with the announced agreement whereby investment fund affiliates of HGGC, LLC will acquire Serena. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

Serena is a leading provider of orchestrated application development and release management solutions to over 2,500 enterprises worldwide.  The Serena software enables organizations to increase the value of IT by coordinating the processes that bring together application development and operations.

The Simpson Thacher team includes: Rich Capelouto, Nick Washburn, Emiko Kurotsu, Dena Acevedo and Mariano Grondona (M&A); Jen Hobbs (Credit); Joe Tringali, Michael Naughton, Ellen Frye and William Kearney (Antitrust); Noah Metz (Tax); Tristan Brown and Tom Asmar (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); and Joshua Walker and Michelle Morad (Intellectual Property).