Simpson Thacher represented Ascend Learning in its acquisition of Laudio, an innovator in frontline leader solutions that drive efficiency and engagement for health systems. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Ascend Learning is a leading healthcare and learning technology company. With products that span the learning continuum, Ascend focuses on high-growth careers in a range of industries, with a special focus on healthcare and other licensure-driven occupations.
The Simpson Thacher team included Michael Chao, Anthony Vernace, Jeffrey MacDonald, Natasha Kandi, Michael Thornhill-Recio and Marlena Choupo (M&A); Greg Grogan, Gary Tashjian and Josh Goldman (ECEB); Sophie Staples and Andrew Wasilick (Tax); Jamie Talbot and Sara Liu (Intellectual Property & Data Privacy); Vanessa Burrows and Jacob Madden (Healthcare); Adam Moss, Austin Vance and Sofia Sanchez-Luege (Credit); Peter Guryan, Kelly Karapetyan and Max Fischer-Zernin (Antitrust).