Fenwick Represents Vocera Communications in Pending $2.97 Billion Acquisition by Stryker

Fenwick represented Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE: VCRA) in its definitive agreement to be acquired by Stryker (NYSE: SYK) for a total equity value of approximately $2.97 billion and a total enterprise value of approximately $3.09 billion (including convertible notes).

Under the terms of the merger agreement, Stryker will commence a tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Vocera for $79.25 per share in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022. More information can be found in the company’s announcement.

The Fenwick transaction team was led by corporate partners Kris Withrow, Scott Behar and Amanda Rose, and included associates Zachary Portnoy, Steven Jean, Meredith Evancie, Christina Kwak, Jordan Beals, Bethany Clarke, Justin Kelley and Leeza Soulina; executive compensation and employee benefits partner Elizabeth Gartland and associates Jonathan Stephenson and Elizabeth Fu; technology transactions partner Ralph Pais, counsel Ana Razmazma and associate Julia Arruda; regulatory partner Tom Ensign and associate Elizabeth Suarez; and tax partner Will Skinner and associate Jenna Grove.