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DGAP-News: MorphoSys Announces Expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Acquisition of Constellation Pharmaceuticals

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; NASDAQ: MOR) ("MorphoSys") today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended ("HSR"), for its tender offer for Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (NASDAQ: CNST) ("Constellation").

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  • MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; NASDAQ: MOR) ("MorphoSys") today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended ("HSR"), for its tender offer for Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (NASDAQ: CNST) ("Constellation").
  • Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE acted as financial advisor to MorphoSys and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as its legal advisor.
  • Headquartered near Munich, Germany, the MorphoSys group, including the fully owned U.S. subsidiary MorphoSys US Inc., has more than 600 employees.
  • This communication contains forward-looking statements related to MorphoSys, Constellation and the acquisition of Constellation by MorphoSys (the "Transaction") that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors.

FAT Brands Inc. Announces Pricing of $350 Million Whole Business Securitization Transaction

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Andy Wiederhorn, President and CEO of FAT Brands, commented, We are very proud to announce the pricing of the FAT GFG Series 2021-1 whole business securitization.

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  • Andy Wiederhorn, President and CEO of FAT Brands, commented, We are very proud to announce the pricing of the FAT GFG Series 2021-1 whole business securitization.
  • This transaction enables FAT Brands to complete the transformative acquisition of Global Franchise Group.
  • Legal advisors to this transaction were Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP for FAT Brands, and DLA Piper LLP for Jefferies LLC.
  • Global Franchise Group, LLC is being acquired by FAT Brands from Serruya Private Equity, Inc. and Lion Capital LLP.

Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes new US Head of FinTech Stephen A. Aschettino

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

New York, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Stephen A. Aschettino has joined its New York office as a partner in the leadership role of US Head of FinTech.

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  • New York, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Stephen A. Aschettino has joined its New York office as a partner in the leadership role of US Head of FinTech.
  • Sean Murphy, Norton Rose Fulbrights Global Head of FinTech, said:
    We have exceptional FinTech, financial services and financial regulatory capabilities around the world.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg.

Teknova Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering and Full Exercise of the Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The closing included 900,000 shares sold upon full exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares of common stock in the offering.

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  • The closing included 900,000 shares sold upon full exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares of common stock in the offering.
  • All of the shares of common stock were offered and sold by Teknova.
  • The aggregate gross proceeds to Teknova from the offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Teknova, were approximately $110.4 million.
  • Paul Hastings LLP provided legal counsel to Teknova and DLA Piper LLP (US) provided legal counsel to the underwriters.

Angeles Equity Partners Acquires Xanitos

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (Angeles), a private investment firm focused on operational value creation, today announced the acquisition of Xanitos, Inc. (Xanitos), a specialized provider of environmental services (EVS) to hospitals and other acute care settings nationwide.

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  • Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (Angeles), a private investment firm focused on operational value creation, today announced the acquisition of Xanitos, Inc. (Xanitos), a specialized provider of environmental services (EVS) to hospitals and other acute care settings nationwide.
  • Angeles operating experience, value creation capabilities, and committed capital make them an outstanding partner to support our clients, accelerate our growth and performance, and help us consolidate the EVS sector during this new phase for Xanitos, said Dave Crothall, CEO of Xanitos.
  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP , Impala Ventures , and Livingstone Partners served as the legal advisor, financial advisor, and debt placement agent, respectively, for Angeles.
  • Angeles Equity Partners, LLC is a private equity firm that invests in companies across a wide range of sectors and specifically targets businesses which it believes can directly benefit from the firms strategic, operational, and M&A capabilities.

Eight Greenberg Traurig Attorneys are Among Vegas Inc's Top Lawyers

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

LAS VEGAS, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Eight attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Las Vegas office are included in Vegas Inc's 2021 Top Lawyers.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Eight attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Las Vegas office are included in Vegas Inc's 2021 Top Lawyers.
  • According to Vegas Inc., their 2021 Top Lawyers list consists of nearly 160 leading lawyers in Southern Nevada, nominated by peers, clientele, and the community.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Las Vegas Office: Greenberg Traurig's Las Vegas attorneys counsel clients in appellate, construction, corporate and securities, entertainment, gaming, government law & policy, intellectual property, litigation, and real estate matters.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Chambers and Partners Ranks Kane Russell Coleman Logan in 2021 Chambers USA and Chambers Global Guide of Top Law Firms

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Dallas, Texas, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas-based law firm Kane Russell Coleman Logan has been recognized in the prestigious Chambers USA guide to top law firms for the 12th consecutive year.

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  • Dallas, Texas, June 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas-based law firm Kane Russell Coleman Logan has been recognized in the prestigious Chambers USA guide to top law firms for the 12th consecutive year.
  • The firms Bankruptcy/Restructuring practice was ranked for 2021, with the guide noting the firms strong creditors committee practice across the USA as well as the groups particular strength in pre-bankruptcy and out-of-court workouts.
  • The guide notes Coleman is an expert in his area of practice and has strong business acumen."
  • Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC is a full-service law firm with offices in Dallas and Houston.

King & Spalding's New York Office Adds Trials Partner David Lesser

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Monday, June 28, 2021

NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --King & Spalding today announced that David Lesser has joined as a partner in the firm's Trial and Global Disputes practice group in its New York office.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --King & Spalding today announced that David Lesser has joined as a partner in the firm's Trial and Global Disputes practice group in its New York office.
  • Lesser, who joins from WilmerHale, provides counsel on complex securities, commodities and consumer banking class actions and appellate litigation.
  • "David is a highly-regarded financial services litigator who has a successful track record and sterling reputation across the financial services industry," said Edward Kehoe, managing partner of the New York office.
  • "King & Spalding's Trials practice's stellar reputation, its collegial culture and its commitment to providing top level representation to financial institutions is what drew me to the firm," Lesser said.

PharmaCann Completes $85 Million Senior Secured Note Offering

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Friday, June 25, 2021

CHICAGO, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PharmaCann Inc., one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in the United States, today announced that it has completed a private offering of 12% Senior Secured Notes due June 30, 2025 (the "Notes").

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  • CHICAGO, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PharmaCann Inc., one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies in the United States, today announced that it has completed a private offering of 12% Senior Secured Notes due June 30, 2025 (the "Notes").
  • The net proceeds from the offering were approximately $79.9 million, after the original issue discount and other estimated offering expenses, and will be used for strategic growth opportunities and general corporate purposes.
  • The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction.
  • Canaccord Genuity Corp. served as financial advisor to PharmaCann and legal advisors included Fox Rothschild LLP and Dentons Canada LLP.

Norton Rose Fulbright adds government contracts partner in Washington, DC

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Washington, DC, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that government contracts lawyer Tom Coulter has rejoined its Washington, DC office as a partner.

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  • Washington, DC, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that government contracts lawyer Tom Coulter has rejoined its Washington, DC office as a partner.
  • Jeff Cody , Norton Rose Fulbright's US Managing Partner, said:
    "Tom is a tremendous lawyer with deep experience on the disputes and counseling sides of the government contracts practice.
  • Kevin Harnisch , Norton Rose Fulbright's US Head of Regulation, Investigations, Securities and Compliance, said:
    "Adding Tom's government contracts capabilities is fantastic for Norton Rose Fulbright and our clients.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients.