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해외 M&A의 법적 쟁점 - Sullivan & Cromwell

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Case Study: Microsoft/Novell<br />

continued<br />

Attachmente acquires Novell in transaction valued at $2.2 billion<br />

Novell concurrently sells over 800 patents for $450 million to<br />

CPNT Holdings, a consortium including Microsoft, Apple, Oracle<br />

and EMC<br />

Proceeds used as acquisition finance by private equity buyers<br />

(Francisco, Golden Gate, Thoma Bravo)<br />

Consortium reported to be structured in two-stages:<br />

- Patent Acquisition by Consortium<br />

- Patent Distribution to Consortium Members<br />

U.S. Department of Justice intervention<br />

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