Auguste Humphries

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ahumphries@cooley.com
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About Auguste

Auguste provides guidance on health regulatory and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues to an eclectic range of healthcare and life sciences industry clients. Auguste joined Cooley from the FDA’s Office of the Chief Counsel, where he served as associate chief counsel. He also previously worked as a health policy aide to US Sen. Mark R. Warner of Virginia.

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Poppi Announces $1.95 Billion Sale to PepsiCo

Poppi Announces $1.95 Billion Sale to PepsiCo

March 17, 2025

Cooley advised VNGR Beverage (doing business as poppi), a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, on its acquisition by PepsiCo (Nasdaq: PEP) for $1.95 billion, including an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing.

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Nuvation Bio Announces up to $250 Million Nondilutive Financings From Sagard Healthcare Partners

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Cooley advised Nuvation Bio (NYSE: NUVB), a global biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology, on its nondilutive financings of up to $250 million with Sagard Healthcare Partners.

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Food and Drug Law Institute

American Bar Association (ABA)