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2.06.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises PacBio on Sale of Short-Read DNA Sequencing Assets
On February 2, 2026, PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, announced the completion of the sale of select intellectual property and other assets related to PacBio’s short-read DNA sequencing technology and related clustering, sequencing reagent, and detection technologies to Illumina, Inc. PacBio received approximately $50 million in cash proceeds from the transaction. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised PacBio on the transaction.
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2.05.26
Wilson Sonsini Advises Fair Square Medicare on Acquisition by Senior Market Sales
On January 30, 2026, Senior Market Sales®(SMS), one of the industry’s premier insurance marketing organizations (IMOs), announced that it has acquired Fair Square Medicare, a technology-driven health care platform designed to simplify the Medicare experience for seniors. This strategic acquisition enhances SMS’ suite of digital tools and reinforces its commitment to providing guidance to seniors as they navigate Medicare coverage. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Fair Square on the transaction.
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12.08.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Harmonic on $145 Million Acquisition of Video Business Segment by MediaKind
On December 8, 2025, Harmonic, a leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, announced it has received a binding offer from MediaKind, a leader in cloud-based video streaming technology, to acquire its Video Business segment for approximately $145 million in cash. The transaction, which is expected to close in the first half of 2026, is subject to a French employee works council consultation process and customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Harmonic on the transaction.
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10.02.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Kodiak AI on Completed Business Combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II
On September 29, 2025, Kodiak AI, a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, announced that Kodiak Robotics, Inc. successfully completed its business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The business combination was approved by AACT shareholders on September 23, 2025. In connection with the closing, AACT was renamed Kodiak AI. Kodiak AI’s common stock and public warrants began trading on Nasdaq on September 25, 2025, under the ticker symbols “KDK” and “KDKRW,” respectively. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Kodiak AI on the transaction.
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4.16.25
Firm Advises Kodiak Robotics on Business Combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation
On April 14, 2025, Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, and Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, announced they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement through which Kodiak will become a publicly listed company. AACT is an affiliate of Ares Management Corporation (Ares). Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Kodiak on the transaction.
The proposed business combination ascribes a pre-money equity value of $2.5 billion to Kodiak. The combined company is expected to receive approximately $551 million of cash held in AACT’s trust account at closing, assuming no redemptions of existing AACT shares and based on trust value per share as of December 31, 2024. Additionally, certain institutional investors, including affiliates of Soros Fund Management, ARK Investments, and Ares, have invested or committed over $110 million to support the transaction.
The proposed business combination ascribes a pre-money equity value of $2.5 billion to Kodiak. The combined company is expected to receive approximately $551 million of cash held in AACT’s trust account at closing, assuming no redemptions of existing AACT shares and based on trust value per share as of December 31, 2024. Additionally, certain institutional investors, including affiliates of Soros Fund Management, ARK Investments, and Ares, have invested or committed over $110 million to support the transaction.
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3.25.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Napster on $207 Million Acquisition by Infinite Reality
On March 25, 2025, Infinite Reality™ (iR), an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through extended reality, artificial intelligence, and other immersive technologies, announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the iconic online music brand Napster for $207 million. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Napster on the transaction.
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2.12.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Yext on Acquisition of Places Scout
On February 10, 2025, Yext, Inc., a leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, announced its acquisition of Places Scout, an industry-leading local SEO and location intelligence platform. Places Scout delivers real-time, location-based insights to assess performance, track competitors, and optimize visibility across every major search channel. The acquisition strengthens Yext's ability to provide best-in-class competitive intelligence, benchmarking, and AI-powered insights. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Yext on the transaction.
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1.22.25
Wilson Sonsini Advises Divvy Homes on Sale of Portfolio and Platform to Brookfield
On January 22, 2025, Divvy Homes, a market leader in the proptech industry, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby a Brookfield private real estate fund will acquire Divvy Homes’ property portfolio and platform for a total consideration of approximately $1 billion. Maymont Homes, Brookfield’s single-family home rental business, will manage the portfolio on an ongoing basis. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Divvy Homes on the transaction.
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12.19.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises Alteryx in $4.4 Billion Take-Private Deal with Clearlake and Insight Partners
On December 18, 2023, Alteryx (NYSE: AYX), a software company based in Irvine, California, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firms Clearlake Capital and Insight Partners for $4.4 billion, including debt. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati acted as the legal advisor to Alteryx.
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12.18.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises OhmConnect on Merger Agreement with Google Nest Renew
On December 14, 2023, Google Nest Renew, a load shifting service for Google Nest thermostats that help customers shift their energy usage to times when the electrical grid is cleaner or energy is less expensive, announced that it is spinning out from Google and combining with OhmConnect, a start-up that Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) invests in that helps manage load shifting services for Nest and other smart thermostat brands. The new company will be called "Renew Home." Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising OhmConnect on the transaction.
SIP will combine their platform company, OhmConnect, with assets from Google Nest’s Renew service business to form Renew Home, which will help customers and energy providers unlock energy savings and rewards in a way that supports a clean energy grid. Renew Home will combine OhmConnect’s innovative home energy management platform, which has helped California avoid dangerous blackouts, with Google Nest’s leadership in energy products and services that help customers prioritize cheaper and cleaner energy. Nest Renew and OhmConnect customers will have improved experiences and offerings, as Renew Home works with partners across the energy industry to offer savings and rewards while accelerating the clean energy transition. SIP is also investing $100 million in fresh capital to drive Renew Home’s future growth as a SIP platform company. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
SIP will combine their platform company, OhmConnect, with assets from Google Nest’s Renew service business to form Renew Home, which will help customers and energy providers unlock energy savings and rewards in a way that supports a clean energy grid. Renew Home will combine OhmConnect’s innovative home energy management platform, which has helped California avoid dangerous blackouts, with Google Nest’s leadership in energy products and services that help customers prioritize cheaper and cleaner energy. Nest Renew and OhmConnect customers will have improved experiences and offerings, as Renew Home works with partners across the energy industry to offer savings and rewards while accelerating the clean energy transition. SIP is also investing $100 million in fresh capital to drive Renew Home’s future growth as a SIP platform company. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
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3.15.23
Wilson Sonsini Advises Momentive on $1.5 Billion Acquisition Led by Symphony Technology Group
On March 13, 2023, Momentive, the maker of SurveyMonkey, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG) in an all-cash transaction that values Momentive at approximately $1.5 billion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is representing Momentive in the transaction.