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)