Mergers & Acquisitions

KO client Clinimark, a global leader for clinical FDA validation testing of vital sign data for medical and home health devices, has been acquired by Element Materials Technology. The KO team, led by attorney Ryan Sykora, partner John Gaddis, attorney Logan DeSouza and corporate paralegal Sara Shelly, represented Clinimark in…

Budge Studio’s app portfolio includes titles featuring leading brands like Barbie, Paw Patrol, Transformers, Hot Wheels and more Tilting Point, a leading free-to-play games publisher and KO client, has acquired Budge Studios. The KO team, led by partner Jon Taylor, represented Tilting Point in the acquisition. Budge Studios is one…

2021 was a record year for merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, and while 2022 may not be another record year, the market remains strong, fueled in part by continued private equity fundraising and excess cash on the books of strategic buyers. Despite projected interest rate increases, forecasts from Refinitiv, one…

KO client Highline Sciences, a specialized, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) focused on oncology, has been acquired by Tempus. The KO team, led by attorneys Samantha Pjesky, Jon Taylor and Ryan Ivey, represented Highline in this acquisition. Tempus is a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine. With this…

KO client Havenly, the largest online interior design service, has acquired The Inside. The KO team, led by partner Kevin Gibson, helped assist Havenly in this transaction. The Inside is a direct-to-consumer home furnishings brand that unlocks access to made-to-order customization options, historically only available at luxury prices. One of…

KO client Gaia, Inc., a subscription video streaming service dedicated to conscious media and serving a global conscious community, has acquired Yoga International. The KO team, led by partner Jennifer Rosenthal and attorney Samantha Pjesky, represented Gaia in this acquisition.   Yoga International is one of the world’s leading online platforms for yoga practice and education. With…

KO Client AMPLY Power, an EV charging and energy management provider, has been acquired by America’s largest energy investor bp. The KO team, led by partners Charles Ciaccio and Dan Fredrickson, represented AMPLY Power. This acquisition marks bp’s first major step into electrification in the U.S. AMPLY Power is working…

Hope Foods LLC, a leading brand of hummus and other plant-based dips, has been acquired French dairy firm SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy. The KO team, led by attorney Ian Kuliasha and partner Jennifer Rosenthal, represented Hope Foods in the acquisition. The acquisition includes Hope Foods’ manufacturing plant in Louisville, Colo.…