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Mergers & Acquisitions 'The Year in Review' 2018

February 27, 2019
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Mergers & Acquisitions 'The Year in Review' 2018

February 27, 2019
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Authored By

Brett Koeller

Brett D. Koeller

Shareholder

C.J. Wauters

C.J. Wauters

Shareholder

Corporate Year in Review

The Corporate Practice Group of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is pleased to announce another strong year of transactions in 2018. We have more than 50 experienced transactional attorneys with broad experience and deep knowledge who understand the importance of creativity and efficiency. Thanks to our clients, we have developed a strong, diverse and growing transactional practice, and a reputation as highly effective dealmakers. We are off to another exciting start in 2019 as we continue to provide our clients with the outstanding results they deserve and expect.

SO WHAT WAS GODFREY & KAHN’S DEAL IN 2018, ANYWAY?

  • 104 Corporate transactions aggregate value of approx. $10.2 billion
  • 63 M&A transactions for a Combined purchase price of over $2.5 billion
  • 41 restructuring and recapitalization transactions with an aggregate value of over $7.7 billion
  • 81 clients

The transactions involved a variety of industries, including:

  • Accounting
  • Banking/Financial Services
  • Business Support Services
  • Distribution
  • Health Care
  • Investment Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Media
  • Private Equity/Venture Capital
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Software
  • Supply
  • Technology

Considering a deal in 2019?

If you would like to learn more about how we can help you with your next transaction, please contact your Godfrey & Kahn attorney, or either Co-Chair of our Corporate Practice Group, Brett Koeller or C.J. Wauters.

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