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Wilson Sonsini Represents ForgeRock in $316 Million Initial Public Offering
On September 20, 2021, ForgeRock, Inc., a global leader in digital identity, closed its initial public offering of 12,650,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $25.00 per share, which included the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase an additional 1,650,000 shares. Aggregate gross proceeds to ForgeRock were approximately $316 million, before underwriting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses. ForgeRock’s Class A common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FORG.” Wilson Sonsini represented ForgeRock in the offering.
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Wilson Sonsini Advises Fishbowl in Acquisition by Glassdoor
On September 14, 2021, Glassdoor, the worldwide leader on insights about jobs and companies, announced that through its parent company it has completed the acquisition of Fishbowl, a fast-growing social network used by more than one million professionals engaging in candid conversations about anything career, industry, and workplace-related. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Fishbowl on the transaction.
With more than 55 million unique users each month, Glassdoor is on a mission to help people everywhere find a job and company they love by increasing workplace transparency. With Fishbowl’s focus on building meaningful connections and more personal conversations for working professionals, the two platforms are highly complementary and help people get the information they need to make more informed career decisions. Fishbowl by Glassdoor will deliver even more workplace transparency, empowering professionals to have candid conversations, connect with one another, build communities, and gain helpful insights to advance their careers. With the acquisition, employees and job seekers on Glassdoor will now see relevant Fishbowl conversations from people working in related companies and industries.
With more than 55 million unique users each month, Glassdoor is on a mission to help people everywhere find a job and company they love by increasing workplace transparency. With Fishbowl’s focus on building meaningful connections and more personal conversations for working professionals, the two platforms are highly complementary and help people get the information they need to make more informed career decisions. Fishbowl by Glassdoor will deliver even more workplace transparency, empowering professionals to have candid conversations, connect with one another, build communities, and gain helpful insights to advance their careers. With the acquisition, employees and job seekers on Glassdoor will now see relevant Fishbowl conversations from people working in related companies and industries.
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Wilson Sonsini Advises Mastercard on Acquisition of CipherTrace
On September 9, 2021, Mastercard announced that it will extend its capabilities deep into the field of digital assets with an agreement to acquire CipherTrace, a leading cryptocurrency intelligence company with insight into more than 900 cryptocurrencies. The integrated offering will build on CipherTrace’s suite of digital assets and Mastercard’s cyber security solutions to provide businesses with greater transparency to help identify and understand their risks and to help manage their digital asset regulatory and compliance obligations. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Wilson Sonsini advised Mastercard on the transaction, which is expected to close by the end of this year.
The acquisition enables Mastercard to combine the technology, AI, and cyber capabilities of both companies to differentiate its card and real-time payments infrastructure, allowing customers and stakeholders globally to build upon and benefit from the solutions to protect their consumers and comply with regulations as they build their own virtual asset offerings. CipherTrace will also help drive continued innovation with a diverse range of partners, such as fintechs, crypto-wallet providers, and governments, while allowing the company to deliver on the principles it has established for all blockchain-related programs.
The acquisition enables Mastercard to combine the technology, AI, and cyber capabilities of both companies to differentiate its card and real-time payments infrastructure, allowing customers and stakeholders globally to build upon and benefit from the solutions to protect their consumers and comply with regulations as they build their own virtual asset offerings. CipherTrace will also help drive continued innovation with a diverse range of partners, such as fintechs, crypto-wallet providers, and governments, while allowing the company to deliver on the principles it has established for all blockchain-related programs.
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Wilson Sonsini Represents Special Committee in GreenSky’s $2.24B Acquisition by Goldman Sachs
On September 15, 2021, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and GreenSky, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Goldman Sachs will acquire GreenSky, the largest fintech platform for home improvement consumer loan originations, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.24 billion. GreenSky’s differentiated lending capabilities and market-leading merchant and consumer ecosystem will help accelerate the efforts of Goldman Sachs to create the consumer banking platform of the future, help tens of millions of customers take control of their financial lives, and drive higher, more durable returns. Wilson Sonsini is representing the special committee of the GreenSky board of directors in the transaction.
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Helens Completes US$342 Million IPO and Listing on the HKSE
On September 10, 2021, Helens International Holdings Company Limited (Helens) successfully listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, raising approximately HK$2.66 billion (US$342 million) from a global offering of 134,650,000 shares, or approximately HK$3.06 billion (US$394 million) if CICC, the underwriter, fully exercises the over-allotment option to purchase 20,197,500 additional shares. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati acted as U.S. counsel to Helens in the global offering and listing.
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Firm Advises RTW Investments on $70 Million Series B Financing
On September 9, 2021, Lycia Therapeutics, Inc., a leader in extracellular protein degradation, announced the completion of an oversubscribed $70 million Series B financing. Redmile Group led the round, with participation from founding investor Versant Ventures and new investors Cowen Healthcare Investments, Invus, RTW Investments, LP, Eli Lilly and Company, and Alexandria Venture Investments. Wilson Sonsini represented RTW Investments in the financing.
2021 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences IPO Report
We are pleased to present the 2021 Mid-Year Technology and Life Sciences IPO Report, which provides analyses related to the pricing of 123 initial public offerings completed by U.S.-based technology and life sciences companies between January 1 and June 30, 2021. The report includes IPO filing, pricing, and value statistics; governance details; ownership and structure factors; and defensive measure data points. It also briefly discusses concurrent private placements, indications of interest, direct listings, and SPACs.