A Buyer on an Acquisition Streak
Bending Spoons, widely recognized for its consumer apps, has been expanding aggressively through acquisitions. In October, the company struck a deal to purchase AOL, and it recently finalized a $1.38 billion acquisition of video platform Vimeo, signaling its appetite for major digital properties.
Eventbrite’s Leadership Endorses the Move
Hartz praised the incoming owner’s technological muscle and strategic ambition.
“There has never been a more important time to bring the world together in real life,” she said. “As we look ahead, I’m energized by the speed, resources and innovative power of Bending Spoons to propel Eventbrite into its next chapter.”
Counsel Teams Leading the Charge
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The Simpson Thacher team is led by partners Anthony Vernace, Matt Fisher, and Eric Swedenburg.
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The Skadden team is steered by partners Kenton King and Sonia Nijjar.
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The Sullivan & Cromwell group is led by partners Peter Jones and Regina L. Readling.
