Proxy Contests and Other Shareholder Activism Matters
Mr. Johnson represents companies in connection with shareholder activism and proxy contests. In 2017 he has advised Cognizant, PAREXEL International, Brightcove, TIER REIT, Inc. and CPS Technologies in connection with activist matters. He has also defended iRobot, Wells Fargo Multi-Sector Income Fund, Relmada Therapeutics, Lionbridge, LoJack, Progress Software and CPEX Pharmaceuticals against activist attacks in recent years.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mr. Johnson has substantial experience in the merger and acquisition area, especially in tech and life sciences representing both buyers and sellers, including:
- Ansys, Inc. with its acquisitions of Ansoft Corporation, Apache Design Solutions, Inc., Fluent, Inc., Reaction Design Corporation and Space Claim Corp
- Imprivata in connection with its sale to Thoma Bravo
- Millennial Media in connection with its sale to AOL
- Patheon Inc. in connection with its sale to JLL
- Zalicus Inc. in connection with its sale to Epirus
