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Lisa L. Stimmell
Partner
Lisa practices corporate and securities law with a focus on advising public companies and larger enterprise clients on complex corporate governance, SEC compliance, and 1934 Act disclosure matters.
Katharine A. Martin
Partner
Katie represents clients in corporate transactional and governance matters.
Michael A. Rosati
Partner
Michael (Mike) Rosati is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he focuses on corporate finance and structured finance transactions. He has particular expertise in representing issuers, underwriters, and investors in convertible, high-yield, and investment-grade note offerings; equity derivatives; and PIPE transactions. Mike also advises issuers on the restructuring or repurchase of outstanding debt securities, including through private market repurchases, tender offers, or exchange offers. In addition, his work includes representing private companies intent on going public or otherwise entering the capital markets. Mike has advised firm clients in over 140 capital market transactions, including over 90 public company convertible note and preferred stock issuances.
Erik F. Franks
Partner
Erik represents technology and finance companies in corporate finance and securities law.
Myra A. Sutanto Shen
Partner
Myra is a partner in the firm’s tax practice and represents clients in connection with federal income tax planning for a variety of corporate transactions in domestic and cross-border settings.
Douglas K. Schnell
Partner
Doug focuses his practice on shareholder activism, mergers and acquisitions (both negotiated and contested), and corporate governance.
Michael A. Occhiolini
Partner Emeritus
Michael’s practice focused on corporate finance, corporate law and governance, and derivatives.
Courtney Matteson
Associate
Courtney represents clients in corporate transactional and governance matters.
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6.11.18
Twitter Completes $1.15 Billion Convertible Notes Offering
On June 11, 2018, Twitter issued $1.15 billion in aggregate principal amount of its 0.25 percent convertible senior notes due 2024 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. The amount reflects the exercise in full of the initial purchasers' option to purchase an additional $150 million in aggregate principal amount of notes to cover over-allotments. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Twitter in the offering.
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3.19.19
Wilson Sonsini Secures Win for Twitter in Case Alleging Bias
On March 14, 2019 the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued an important decision, dismissing a putative class action brought against Twitter, Google, Facebook, and Apple by the conservative organization Freedom Watch and journalist Laura Loomer.
Client Highlights
4.25.22
Wilson Sonsini Advises Twitter on $44 Billion Acquisition by Elon Musk
On April 25, 2022, Twitter, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk in a transaction valued at approximately $44 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, Twitter will become a privately held company. Wilson Sonsini advised Twitter on the transaction.
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10.07.21
Wilson Sonsini Advises Twitter on $1.05 Billion Sale of MoPub to AppLovin
On October 6, 2021, Twitter, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell MoPub to AppLovin Corporation, a leading marketing software company, for $1.05 billion in cash. The transaction will enable Twitter to accelerate the development of owned and operated revenue products and drive growth across key areas for the service, including performance-based advertising, small and medium-sized business (SMB) offerings, and commerce initiatives. Twitter believes AppLovin is well positioned to grow and evolve MoPub’s network of customers in the rapidly changing in-app industry. Wilson Sonsini is advising Twitter on the transaction.
According to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, “This transaction increases our focus and demonstrates confidence in our revenue product roadmap, accelerating our ability to invest in the core products that position Twitter for long-term growth and best serve the public conversation. We thank the incredible teams and customers who have contributed to making MoPub a success within Twitter over the years.”
According to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, “This transaction increases our focus and demonstrates confidence in our revenue product roadmap, accelerating our ability to invest in the core products that position Twitter for long-term growth and best serve the public conversation. We thank the incredible teams and customers who have contributed to making MoPub a success within Twitter over the years.”
Client Highlights
3.10.20
Wilson Sonsini Represents Twitter in Partnerships with Silver Lake and Elliott Management
On March 9, 2020, Twitter announced that Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing, will purchase $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of Twitter’s 0.375 percent convertible senior notes due 2025. Twitter also entered into a cooperation agreement with Elliott Management Corporation, an investment firm whose affiliated funds own approximately 4 percent of Twitter’s common stock and economic equivalents. Wilson Sonsini represented Twitter in both transactions.
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2.28.22
Wilson Sonsini Advises Twitter on $1 Billion Senior Notes Offering
On February 23, 2022, Twitter announced the pricing of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 5.000 percent senior notes due 2030. The notes were offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. The sale of the notes closed on February 25, 2022. Interest on the notes will be payable in cash semi-annually in arrears, beginning on September 1, 2022. Wilson Sonsini represented Twitter in the transaction.
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2.01.23
2022 Delaware Corporate Law and Litigation Year in Review
The firm is pleased to present the 2022 Delaware Corporate Law and Litigation Year In Review, which discusses the most notable cases, issues, and trends for practitioners, corporations, boards, and investors, including as to controlling stockholder litigation, multiclass capital structures, director compensation, directors’ oversight obligations, stockholder activism, the Twitter battle, stockholders’ ability to obtain directors’ and officers’ emails, and the amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
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12.29.22
The Hollywood Reporter Recognizes Martin Korman and Remi Korenblit as "Top Dealmakers of 2022"
On December 23, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter recognized 45 dealmakers as "Hollywood's Top Dealmakers of 2022: The 360-Degree Thinkers" for their work handling the year's largest transactions. Wilson Sonsini's Martin Korman and Remi Korenblit were named to the list for their work handling major deals, including Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.