Mergers & Acquisitions

KO client Movement Strategy recently acquired Newfangled Studios to create a marketing powerhouse after more than a decade as competitors, according to Adweek. “There are not that many companies that can create really high-quality social creative at scale,” Jason Mitchell, CEO of Movement Strategy, told ADWEEK. “It’s something that Newfangled…

KO client San Francisco-based Fort Point Beer Company recently announced that it has merged with Sonoma County’s Henhouse Brewing Company. This merger brings together two of the biggest names in craft beer in the San Francisco Bay Area. KO partner Jon Taylor and attorney Elizabeth Ho led the team that…

KO client Whitecap Biosciences, which is developing two innovative therapies for potential use in glaucoma and geographic atrophy, was recently acquired by Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company to strengthen its expanding clinical stage pipeline. “Glaucoma and geographic atrophy can cause severe vision loss, with many patients…

The brokerage arm of KO client Loadsmith, a leading third-party logistics platform, was recently acquired by FreightVana, a Phoenix-based logistics provider. The acquisition strengthens FreightVana’s capabilities in this space and demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering technology-driven freight solutions for better efficiency. “When we started thinking about divesting the brokerage…

Selling a business is a huge milestone for many founders and entrepreneurs, and the timing and preparation for a transaction are critical to maximizing success in a merger or acquisition. In our recent M&A webinar with KO’s Jennifer Rosenthal and GLC Advisors’ David Bluth, we explored essential strategies for business…

KO Law, a results-focused corporate and commercial law firm, is proud to announce that Jennifer Rosenthal has been promoted to Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Jennifer’s distinguished career, highlights her leadership at the firm, and underscores KO Law’s commitment to cultivating outstanding…

KO client Spekit, the leading AI-powered, just-in-time enablement platform built to transform how sales reps operate, just announced the acquisition of Cquence, which will further accelerate Spekit’s AI technology and its mission to deliver personalized enablement experiences for sales reps in the moment they need it. “From the moment I…

KO client Colorado Envelope, a family-owned envelope manufacturer, was recently acquired by Clampitt Paper. The acquisition expands Clampitt Paper’s product offerings and enhances its market presence in the Denver area. “Our acquisition of Colorado Envelope is a strategic step in advancing our mission to provide unparalleled service and the highest…