Corporate & Securities

Cegedim SA represented by Hodgson Russ in its acquisition of Dendrite International, Inc.

Attorneys from Hodgson Russ represented France-based Cegedim, a leading provider of databases and software solutions for the health care industry, in a deal reached in March to acquire Dendrite International, a former rival in the pharmaceutical marketing solutions sector. The $751 million deal is expected to result in a combined company with operations in more than 75 countries throughout Europe, North and South American, and Asia Pacific and with annual revenues of approximately $1.1 billion.
Hodgson Russ attorneys representing Cegedim: Corporate: Pierre Cournot, Kenneth P. Friedman, Ronald J. Battaglia Jr., and Stephen P. McAndrew. Antitrust: Robert B. Fleming. Labor: Peter C. Godfrey. Real estate: Terrence M. Gilbride. Tax: Todd M. Joseph. Benefits: Richard W. Kaiser. Environmental: Rick Kennedy. FDA: Bethany Gilbert.