Baasit Bhutta

Cooley advised Avid Bioservices (Nasdaq: CDMO), a dedicated biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) working to improve patient lives by providing high quality development and manufacturing services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, on its definitive merger agreement to be acquired by funds managed by GHO Capital Partners and Ampersand Capital Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion.

Cooley advised RTZ Systems, an information technology and services company, on its acquisition by CollabriOS Health, a new entity formed by Assured Healthcare Partners that brings together a suite of integrated technology infrastructure, including electronic health records, third-party administrator financial services, and care coordination solutions designed to help Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) optimize workflows, streamline business processes and enhance overall center operations.

Cooley advised Cannae Holdings (NYSE: CNNE), an investment firm with stakes in restaurants, technology-enabled healthcare services, financial services and more, on its partnership with KDSA Investment Partners to acquire a majority stake in The Watkins Company, a 156-year-old American heritage brand renowned for its high-quality flavoring products.

Cooley advised Life360, a family connection and safety company, on its $178.5 million initial public offering.

Cooley advised Rubicon Technology Partners – a Boulder, Colorado-based private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in and growing software companies – on its majority strategic investment in Vimly Benefit Solutions, a leader in the benefits administration space.