Regina Sam Penti

Major Mergers & Acquisitions

• Arcline Investment Management: Advised on its pending acquisition of Novaria Group, a leading provider of engineered aerospace components and specialty processes, for a total enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion.
• Commonwealth Financial Network: Represented in its $2.7 billion pending acquisition by LPL Financial.
• Nexthink: Represented in its majority investment by Vista Equity Partners, valuing the company at approximately $3 billion.
• HP Inc.: Advised on the $3.3 billion acquisition of Poly, Inc., a leader in video conferencing and collaboration technology.
• Johnson & Johnson: Represented in its acquisition of V-Wave, Ltd. for up to $1.7 billion, expanding J&J's position in cardiovascular disease treatment.
• Medtronic: Guided the acquisition of Companion Medical, developer of the first FDA-approved smart insulin pen system leveraging AI and deep data science.
• Becton Dickinson & Company: Counseled on the $1.525 billion acquisition of Parata Systems, a pharmacy automation technology provider.
• Milacron Holdings: Represented in its $2 billion acquisition by Hillenbrand, Inc.
• MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.: Advised in its acquisition of Wolfspeed, Inc.’s radio frequency business.
• Sound United LLC: Supported the purchase of the assets of Bowers & Wilkins, a premier designer and manufacturer of luxury home and automotive audio systems.
• Change Healthcare: Represented in the sale of its Connected Analytics business to Kaufman Hall.
• Qorvo: Advised in the $115 million sale of its United Silicon Carbide subsidiary and SiC JFET technology business to onsemi.
• KARL STORZ, Inc.: Advised in its merger agreement with Asensus Surgical, Inc., creating a leading surgical robotics division.
• Bloomberg: Advised in its acquisition of Broadway Technology, a provider of high-performance, front-office fintech solutions.
• H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo: Advised in the acquisition of the brand and products of Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
• EQT Partners: Advised in its acquisition of PageUp Group, a human-resources and talent software company.
• Cadre Holdings: Advised in its $106.5 million acquisition of Alpha Safety Intermediate, a provider of specialized safety products and services for the nuclear industry.
• H.I.G. Capital: Advised in its acquisition of CHA Consulting, Inc., a full-service engineering, design, consulting, and program management firm.
• Bain Capital Double Impact: Advised in the sale of HealthDrive, a leading multi-specialty clinical services organization, to Cressey & Company.
• Tango Analytics: Advised in its acquisition of WatchWire, a sustainability and energy management SaaS provider.
• EnergySolutions: Advised in its $60 million agreement to purchase assets and liabilities of Williams Industrial Services Group, a provider of infrastructure services to energy and industrial markets.

Private Equity Investments & SPAC Transactions

• Altimeter Growth Corp.: Advised on the $39.6 billion merger with Grab Holdings, the largest U.S. deSPAC transaction and equity offering by a Southeast Asian company.
• Astra: Advised on its merger with Holicity Inc., making Astra the first publicly traded space launch company on NASDAQ, with an enterprise value of approximately $2.1 billion.
• Silver Lake Partners: Represented as lead investor in Noom, Inc.’s $540 million Series F funding round.
• Longview Acquisition Corp.: Guided the $1.5 billion business combination with Butterfly Network, a leader in medical imaging technology.
• Bain Capital-led Group: Supported the acquisition of U.S. Renal Care, Inc., a major dialysis services provider.
• Bain Capital Private Equity: Advised in its acquisition of a significant stake in 1440 Foods, a leading sports and nutrition brands portfolio, in partnership with 4x4 Capital.
• Social Leverage Acquisition Corp. (SLAC): Advised on the $1.25 billion merger with W3BCLOUD, a Web3 infrastructure provider.
• Lilium GmbH: Represented in its $3.3 billion business combination with Qell Acquisition Corp.
• Sverica Capital Management: Advised in its strategic investment in Electronic Source Company, serving the aerospace & defense and space markets.
• Bain Capital Tech Opportunities: Advised in its strategic growth investment in Ren, a technology provider for financial institutions and nonprofits.
• Kohlberg & Company, LLC: Advised in the sale of a minority stake in ENTRUST Solutions Group to Neuberger Berman.

Venture Capital & Emerging Companies

• Blockchain Luxembourg SA: Advised on its $300 million Series C financing, valuing the company at $5.2 billion.
• Lilium N.V.: Supported a $119 million capital raise for the development of electric aircraft.
• Crosspoint Capital Partners: Represented in its $50 million Series C investment in Afero, an IoT platform provider.
• Northpond Ventures: Guided a $15 million Series A investment in OPT Industries, alongside Crosslink Capital and the MIT-affiliated E14 Fund.
• 1440 Foods: Advised on the acquisition of FITCRUNCH and Bakery Barn, expanding its sports and active nutrition portfolio.

Technology Collaborations, Licensing & IP Strategy

• Advised a global investment banking firm on high-profile technology transactions, including data distribution, index licensing, and trading platform technology.
• Counseled a leading technology company on licensing standard-essential patents for video encoding/decoding.
• Represented a global healthcare company in strategic collaborations and commercial arrangements for respiratory and patient monitoring products.
• Negotiated complex cross-border technology licenses, joint development, supply, and distribution agreements for major technology clients.
• Provided patent strategy, risk mitigation, and freedom-to-operate counsel for technology and life sciences companies with global patent portfolios.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Advisory

• Advised several biopharmaceutical companies on the use of AI for drug development, including assistance with contract negotiation, vendor qualification best practices, and the creation of internal AI governance policies, all within the complex regulatory landscape of FDA requirements.
• Advised a leading private equity sponsor and its portfolio companies on the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with the Investment Company Act and evolving SEC regulatory guidance on AI use in investment management.
• Assisted a large nonprofit health system and its affiliates with negotiating AI SaaS agreements to support care management, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Guided investment management and hedge fund clients on the acquisition and management of AI, data, and technology systems for investment strategies and algorithmic trading.
• Advised a global data broker on alternative data management strategies, AI vendor screening, and third-party data agreements.
• Supported a major hedge fund on privacy and data governance issues related to use of mobile device data for investment purposes.

Patent Disputes & Oppositions

• Represented a global media and entertainment company in multiple European Patent Office oppositions, defending foundational electronic systems patents.
• Advised Seakeeper, Inc. in inter partes reviews for boat cooling apparatus patents, resulting in favorable outcomes.
• Supported a global technology company in European patent opposition and appeal proceedings related to mobile communication technology.