Squire Sanders represented defense contractor CACI International Inc in its definitive agreement to purchase Six3 Systems, Inc. from the private equity firm GTCR. Six3 Systems provides support to the national security community in the areas of cyber and signals intelligence; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and intelligence operations. The deal is valued at US$820 million and is expected to close during CACI’s fiscal second quarter, ending December 2013, subject to regulatory approvals.

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Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that Zachary H. Smith has joined the Firm’s Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring team as a Member, based in the firm’s Charlotte office.  Smith concentrates his practice in the areas of distressed situations and bankruptcy, representing strategic investors, creditors, lenders, and debtors in in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including complex restructuring matters pertaining to Puerto Rico.

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Today, Kramer Levin client Del Monte Pacific Limited (DMP) announced its agreement to acquire the consumer foods business of Del Monte Corporation (DMC), based in the United States, for $1.7B.  The Del Monte consumer foods business is considered the leading U.S. canned fruit, vegetable and broth business, and includes iconic brands Del Monte, Contadina, S&W and College Inn.

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McCarter & English, LLP is pleased to announce that Laura Anne Corsell and Don E. Felice have joined the firm’s Philadelphia office, bringing to McCarter more than 40 years’ experience in counseling mutual funds, fund boards and investment advisers. Corsell joins as partner and Felice as special counsel.

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Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP is pleased to announce that James V. Masella, III has become a Partner of the firm in the Litigation Department effective today. Mr. Masella’s practice focuses on complex securities litigation, white collar criminal and commercial matters. He represents corporate and individual clients in civil and regulatory matters nationally before trial and appellate courts and regulatory agencies. He regularly counsels clients in disputes arising out of mergers and acquisitions.

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Global law firm Proskauer announced today that top-ranked Private Equity/Buyouts lawyer Steven M. Peck has joined the firm’s Corporate Department and Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. Mr. Peck’s diverse transactional experience includes representing private equity sponsors, multi-national corporations, and other market participants in their most challenging transactional matters in the United States and throughout the world. He also advises clients regarding securities law issues, disclosure and compliance matters, and corporate governance.

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