Wardwell

Viracta Therapeutics to Present at the 5th Annual Solebury Trout Private Company Showcase

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Monday, October 14, 2019
Infectious causes of cancer, RTT, Nasopharynx cancer, Pharynx, Wardwell, Ivor Royston, Cancer, Health, Epstein–Barr virus, Clinical medicine, Medicine

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc., a precision oncology company targeting virus-associated malignancies, announced today that Ivor Royston, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viracta, will present a company overview at the 5th Annual Solebury Trout Private Company Showcase in New York, NY on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11:00 am ET at the offices of Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP (Davis Polk).

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc., a precision oncology company targeting virus-associated malignancies, announced today that Ivor Royston, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viracta, will present a company overview at the 5th Annual Solebury Trout Private Company Showcase in New York, NY on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11:00 am ET at the offices of Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP (Davis Polk).
  • The Private Company Showcase is hosted together by David Polk, BMO, Donnelly Financial Solutions (DFIN) and CFGI.
  • Viracta is a precision oncology company targeting virus-associated malignancies.
  • Viracta is pursuing application of this Kick and Kill approach in other EBV associated malignancies, such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and other virus-related cancers.

Ferrero Affiliated Company Announces Agreement to Acquire Kelsen Group A.S. From Campbell Soup Company

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Friday, July 12, 2019
Retail, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Food and drink, Foods, Alba, Piedmont, Ferrero SpA, Campbell Soup Company, Cookie, Wardwell, Ferrero, Ferrero Affiliated Company, Campbell Soup Company

A Ferrero Affiliated Company today announced a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire Kelsen Group A.S. from Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB).

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  • A Ferrero Affiliated Company today announced a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire Kelsen Group A.S. from Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB).
  • Kelsen has established distribution networks globally and its cookies are sold in more than 100 countries around the world.
  • Through this acquisition the Ferrero Affiliated Company expects to increase its relevance in the fine biscuits assortments.
  • Rothschild & Co and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as advisors to the Ferrero Affiliated Company.

Davis Polk Elects 10 New Partners

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Human resources, Davis Polk & Wardwell, Wardwell, Law, Practice of law

Ms. Jackson is a member of Davis Polk's Corporate Department in New York, practicing in the Finance Group.

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  • Ms. Jackson is a member of Davis Polk's Corporate Department in New York, practicing in the Finance Group.
  • Mr. Keshvargar is a member of Davis Polks Corporate Department in New York, practicing in the Capital Markets Group.
  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board.
  • Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters.

Neovia Logistics Completes Comprehensive Recapitalization

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Supply chain management, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Retail, Finance, Economy, Paysafe Group, Financial services, Ion Media, Wardwell, Logistics, Centerview Partners

Neovia Logistics (Neovia or the Company), a global supplier of logistics services, today announced that it has completed a comprehensive recapitalization and refinancing of the Companys balance sheet.

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  • Neovia Logistics (Neovia or the Company), a global supplier of logistics services, today announced that it has completed a comprehensive recapitalization and refinancing of the Companys balance sheet.
  • Through this previously announced recapitalization, the company secured a $75 million Super-Senior Revolver and a $325 million First Lien Term Loan.
  • Neovia is a global leader in third-party logistics, operating more than 100 facilities in over 20 countries around the world.
  • Centerview Partners LLC served as financial advisor to Neovia, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as its legal advisor.

Greg Andres to Return to Davis Polk

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Friday, May 3, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Greg Andres, Davis Polk & Wardwell, Wardwell, Law clerk, Law, Practice of law

Davis Polk today announced that Greg Andres, a former senior Department of Justice official, will rejoin the firm in June as a partner in the Litigation Department in New York.

Key Points: 
  • Davis Polk today announced that Greg Andres, a former senior Department of Justice official, will rejoin the firm in June as a partner in the Litigation Department in New York.
  • Prior to joining the Special Counsels team, Mr. Andres was a partner in Davis Polks Litigation Department.
  • He began his legal career as a Davis Polk associate in 1997 following two federal clerkships.
  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board.

One Madison Announces Date of Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to Approve Business Combination with Rack Holdings Inc. and Ranpak Corp.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Supply chain management, Transport, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Packaging, Professional services, Finance, Retail, Wardwell, Extraordinary general meeting, Companies, Madison, Wisconsin, Madison, Meeting, Limited liability partnership, Organizations, Business law

One Madison Corporation (NYSE:OMAD, OMAD.U, OMAD.WS) (One Madison) announced today that it will hold its extraordinary general meeting in lieu of annual general meeting of shareholders (the Extraordinary General Meeting) on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to approve, among other things, the previously announced business combination with Rack Holdings Inc. and Ranpak Corp. (collectively, Ranpak).

Key Points: 
  • One Madison Corporation (NYSE:OMAD, OMAD.U, OMAD.WS) (One Madison) announced today that it will hold its extraordinary general meeting in lieu of annual general meeting of shareholders (the Extraordinary General Meeting) on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to approve, among other things, the previously announced business combination with Rack Holdings Inc. and Ranpak Corp. (collectively, Ranpak).
  • The Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at the offices of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, at 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10017.
  • Shareholders of record as of May 6, 2019 will be entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Extraordinary General Meeting.
  • One Madison is sponsored by One Madison Group LLC, an investment firm founded by Omar Asali, formerly President and Chief Executive Officer of HRG Group.