Insights on Mergers & Acquisitions

Schiff Hardin represented Altaris Capital Partners, LLC in the sale of Senior Helpers, an owner and franchisor of professional home care services designed to allow elderly individuals to stay in their homes as long as possible.

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Schiff represented Snap-on Incorporated in its approximately $200 million cash purchase of Dealer-FX Group, Inc., a leading developer, marketer, and provider of service operations software solutions for automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers and their dealers.

Schiff Hardin represented Washington Savings Bank on its acquisition of The First National Bank of Mattoon.

Schiff Hardin LLP represented Altaris Capital Partners, LLC, a private investment firm focused on the healthcare industry, in the majority recapitalization of Minnetronix Medical, Inc., a leading medical technology and operations partner to global medical device companies.

Schiff Hardin LLP has received 46 top-tier rankings in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” nationally recognizing the firm’s premier practices.

Schiff Hardin advised Snap-on Incorporated, a leading global innovator and manufacturer, in a $36 million cash offer deal to acquire AutoCrib, Inc.

Schiff Hardin LLP is serving as legal counsel to First Mid Bancshares, Inc. in its pending acquisition of LINCO Bancshares, Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $144.9 million.

Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that 59 attorneys have been listed in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, with six attorneys also being named a “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective areas of practice and location.

Schiff Hardin LLP represented Altaris Capital Partners LLC, a private investment firm focused on the healthcare industry, in its $650 million acquisition of substantially all of Kindeva Drug Delivery from 3M Company.

The IRS released Notice 2020-17 on March 18, 2020, formalizing the relief announced the previous day by U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, which extended the time to pay certain taxes by 90 days.

Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that 88 attorneys have been named to the 2020 Leading Lawyers list.

Schiff Hardin LLP announced today that the firm has received 45 top-tier rankings and national recognition for its premier practices in the 2020 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”

Schiff Hardin LLP represented Chugoku Electric Power Company, Inc. (Chugoku) in its 10 percent membership interest acquisition in South Field Energy Partners LLC (South Field Energy), a subsidiary of Advanced Power.

Schiff Hardin advised Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) on the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire STC Bancshares Corp., the parent company of STC Capital Bank, which operates five banking offices located in the communities of St. Charles, Geneva, and South Elgin, Ill.

The 2019 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 49 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 15 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country.

Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s practice groups have been recognized for the fourth year in a row in The Legal 500 United States 2019 guide, which provides a nationwide analysis of law firms that provide cutting-edge and innovative advice.

Schiff Hardin LLP represented Newell Brands, a leading global consumer goods company, in the sale of its Rexair business to investment funds affiliated with Rhône Capital, a global private equity firm.

Schiff Hardin LLP represented Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA), a manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions, in its acquisition of Power Hawk Technologies for approximately $8 million.

Schiff Hardin LLP advised Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) on the recent completion of three bank and financial institution acquisitions.

Schiff Hardin LLP served as legal counsel to Altaris Capital Partners in connection with an Altaris affiliate’s acquisition of Analogic Corporation for approximately $1.1 billion.

Schiff Hardin is representing First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. in the pending acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of SCB Bancorp, Inc.

Schiff is representing Central Steel & Wire Company, a leading metal service center with a strong reputation as a valued supply chain partner.

Schiff Hardin LLP today announced that Olga Bogush has joined the firm’s Tax Practice as a partner in the New York office.

The 2018 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 50 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 18 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country, including new recognition for the firm’s Trademark Litigation and White Collar groups.