Mastercard Acquires Recorded Future in⁢ $2.65 Billion Deal

Sidley ⁤is ⁤representing Mastercard in its acquisition of global threat intelligence company Recorded Future,⁢ valued at $2.65 billion. This strategic move aims to bolster Mastercard’s existing suite⁣ of cybersecurity services, leveraging the‍ power of artificial intelligence to‍ analyze and identify ‌potential cybersecurity threats.

The acquisition is expected to close by Q1 ‍2025, subject to regulatory review​ and customary closing⁤ conditions. This deal will enable Mastercard to enhance its​ cybersecurity capabilities, providing better protection for individuals and businesses worldwide.

Sidley‍ Team

The Sidley team, led by Brent⁢ M. Steele and Jessica M. Day, comprises experts from various ​practice areas, including:

• Brendan McCartney, Jahanzeb Jahania, and Brittney Foxhall (M&A and Private Equity)
• Joel D. Feinberg (Banking and Financial Services)
• Eric S. Wolf, Karim S. Pirani, and Amanda​ M. Casanueva (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation)
• Jen Fernandez and Carys Golesworthy ‌(Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy)
• Elizabeth K. McCloy and Brandon Bryer (Real Estate)
• Suresh T.‍ Advani and Wondha Cadet (Tax)
• Stephen ⁣M. Fronk, Zach Johnston, and Garrett⁢ Sciortino (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions)
• Marisa S. West ⁤(White Collar Defense and Investigations)