Insights on Corporate & Securities

The sharp increase in deal volume and consumer demand, coupled with an uncertain regulatory future and the lack of a developed market framework for dealmaking all combine to create a potent risk/reward cocktail for brands and sports teams looking to launch NFT programs.

Schiff Hardin LLP announced today the expansion of its Finance practice with the addition of Alexis Schostak, who joins as a partner in the firm’s Ann Arbor office.

On August 2, Pupatella Management announced the successful closing of a $7.5 million equity financing of its subsidiary Pupatella RD II LLC. Arent Fox, led by Jay L. Halpern, Amal U. Dave, Paul A. Schmid, and Andrew Basye, served as legal counsel to Pupatella Management. 

Schiff Hardin LLP advised Nova Lifestyle, Inc. in its $3.1 million registered direct offering and concurrent private placement. Nova LifeStyle is a well-established, innovative designer and distributor of modern lifestyle furniture.

Schiff Hardin LLP is advising First Mid Bancshares, Inc. on two separate recently announced transactions.

Schiff Hardin LLP acted as counsel to Datasea Inc. in its registered direct offering with certain institutional investors of 2,436,904 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $3.48 per share for the gross proceeds of approximately $8.48 million.

Schiff Hardin LLP acted as counsel to the placement agent in Dogness (International) Corporation’s $3.96 million registered direct offering.

Schiff Hardin LLP acted as counsel to Good Works II Acquisition Corp. in its initial public offering of 23,000,000 units, which included the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, at a price to the public of $10 per unit.

Schiff Hardin LLP acted as underwriter’s counsel for Unicycive Therapeutics’ $25 million initial public offering.

Schiff Hardin LLP counseled the underwriter for Moving iMage Technologies Inc.’s $14.5 million initial public offering.

Schiff advised Altaris Capital Partners, LLC on its acquisition of Padagis LLC, formerly the generic prescription pharmaceuticals business of Perrigo Company plc, for $1.55 billion.

Arent Fox has advised Owl Ventures on three recent funding investments.

World Commerce & Contracting

Altaris Capital Partners, LLC has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Paramit Corporation to The Tecan Group for $1 billion.

Elizabeth Holmes, founder and ex-CEO of now-defunct blood testing start-up Theranos, is once again making headlines, this time for her upcoming criminal trial and related court proceedings.

Schiff Hardin LLP advised Antelope Enterprise Holdings, Ltd. on a registered direct offering of securities with gross proceeds of approximately $3.18 million.

The 2021 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 49 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 16 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country.

Schiff Hardin represented Houston Wire & Cable Company (HWCC) in its agreement to be acquired by OmniCable, LLC for $91 million. HWCC is one of the largest distributors of wire, cable, and fastener products in the U.S. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021.

Schiff Hardin LLP advised Maxim Group, LLC on Blue Safari Group Acquisition Corp.’s $50 million initial public offering of 5 million units at $10 per unit.

Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s practice groups have been recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2021 guide, which provides a nationwide analysis of law firms that provide cutting-edge and innovative advice.

Schiff Hardin LLP advised Orbsat Corp, a global provider of communication solutions for connectivity to the world through next-generation satellite technology, on its public offering of 2.8 million units at a price to the public of $5 per unit.

On June 1, 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed S.B. 2017, implementing the State of Illinois budget for the 2022 fiscal year, which Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign. The bill includes several material changes to Illinois state taxes affecting many businesses.

Arent Fox is pleased to announce that Real Estate and Corporate Partner Kelli Scheid Smith has been named among the 2021 “Top Women Lawyers” in California by the Daily Journal as a result of her impressive track record of success on behalf of clients as well as her efforts in the pro bono arena.

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 42 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as leaders in their field.

Schiff Hardin LLP acted as counsel to the placement agent in connection with Senmiao Technology Limited’s registered direct offering of approximately $6.5 million of its common stock.