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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Firm Represents Initial Purchasers in US$1.49 Billion Global Offering by Hynix Semiconductor
Simpson Thacher represented the initial purchasers, led by Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and Woori Securities, in a US$1.49 billion global offering of Hynix Semiconductor Inc.’s common stock, which comprised an international offering by Hynix Semiconductor and its selling shareholders of global depository shares (“GDSs”) under Rule 144A and Regulations S and a domestic sale by selling shareholders of common stock.

Hynix Semiconductor issued and sold 10,811,318 shares of common stock in the form of GDSs for gross proceeds of US$300 million. Concurrently, the selling shareholders sold 16,142,730 shares of common stock in the form of GDSs for gross proceeds of US$448 million and 26,954,048 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $748 million in an off-hour block trade on the Korea Exchange.

Hynix Semiconductor is one of the world’s largest makers of memory semiconductor products. Simpson Thacher had previously represented the underwriters in a global bond offering by Hynix Semiconductor in July 2005, and a global offering of GDSs by Hynix Semiconductor's selling shareholders in October 2005. The GDSs are listed for trading on the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Its common shares are listed for trading on the Korea Exchange.

The Simpson Thacher team involved in this matter included Youngjin Sohn, Kristina Kang, Changsu Oh and Jae-Hak Kim in the Hong Kong Office, and Hallie Grainer and Shari Silverman (tax), Jeanne Annarumma (ERISA) and Mark Lab (blue sky) in the New York Office.

08-09-2006

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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Simpson Thacher Advising on $8.3 Billion Buyout of ARAMARK Corporation
Simpson Thacher, together with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, is acting as legal advisor to a group of private equity investors and Joseph Neubauer, ARAMARK's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in their announced $8.3 billion acquisition of ARAMARK Corporation. Under the terms of the deal, which includes the assumption or repayment of approximately $2 billion of debt, ARAMARK stockholders will receive $33.80 in cash for each share of ARAMARK common stock they hold. The transaction is expected to be completed by late 2006 or early 2007.

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world.

The STB team includes Casey Cogut, Mario Ponce, Doug Bacon, Chris May and Bryan Gordon (M&A), Jay Ptashek (Credit); Joe Kaufman (Securities); Steve Todrys and Kurt Dudas (Tax); Ken Edgar and Andrea Wahlquist (Exec. Comp.); and Mike Chepiga and Yuval Sheer (Litigation).

08-09-2006

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Howrey, LLP

“Antitrust Case Filings Soar In 2006”
Antitrust litigation has increased 42% from the beginning of 2005 to the beginning of 2006, according to Competition Law360. Sources say the increase stems from antitrust regulators stepping up investigations on criminal activities both in the U.S. and EU. “‘But it’s not just the regulators who have stepped up their antitrust filings. The plaintiffs bar has also become more sophisticated about bringing suits,’ said Mike Cowie (DC), a partner with Howrey LLP and the former Senior Litigation Counsel for the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition.” “The plaintiffs bar is more savvy in developing cases that can be certified. One thing we’re seeing is that plaintiffs are bringing fewer cutting edge cases. We’re seeing fewer predatory pricing cases and instead they’re bringing plain, vanilla price-fixing cases, which are easier to get certified.

08-09-2006

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Varnum LLP

Burns Receives Appointments
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP attorney Lawrence P. Burns was recently appointed to serve on the Michigan Health and Hospital Association's Legislative Policy Panel.

Burns is a member of the Corporate Practice Group and serves as the Chair of the firm's Health Care Law practice area.

Burns has worked in healthcare law for over 20 years. He is active in the healthcare community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Society of Hospital Attorneys, the Institutional Review Board at Saint Mary's Healthcare and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Saint Mary's Doran Foundation and the Diocesan Board of Catholic Education. Burns professional affiliations include the State Bar of Michigan, American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Grand Rapids Bar Association, and American Health Lawyers Association. He has written numerous articles on healthcare related issues.

Established in 1888, Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP is a leading Michigan law firm providing a broad range of legal services to meet the complex needs of its clients. With more than 150 attorneys in five offices, Varnum serves as counsel to growing businesses and institutions throughout Michigan and the Midwest. Varnum's web site address is www.varnumlaw.com.

08-09-2006

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Strong & Hanni

Stan Fitts and Steve Densley to Present on Managing Construction Projects
On October 6, 2006 Stan Fitts and Steve Densley will be presenting at the seminar titled "Managing Construction Projects In Utah" hosted by Lorman Education Services. Stan and Steve will present on contract, insurance, liability, and other legal issues related to managing construction projects. The seminar is designed for construction and project managers, operations managers, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, developers, owners, architects, purchasing professionals, contract managers, planners, estimators, accountants, controllers, and attorneys.

08-09-2006

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Sherin & Lodgen LLP

Congratulations to Frank J. Bailey
Frank J. Bailey was recently elected as a member of the board of directors of the Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) is a not-for-profit adult education center located in Malden, MA. Intensive English As A Second Language, Family Literacy, Computer Literacy, and Citizenship Exam Preparation classes are provided free of charge, twelve months a year. Since its inception in 1992, the ILC has served over 3,800 foreign-born adults from 65 countries, living in 58 greater Boston communities and speaking over 40 languages.

08-09-2006

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Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler

Cynthia L. Stewart co-presents "The Commercial Closing Process Beginning to End in Maryland
Cynthia L. Stewart co-presents "The Commercial Closing Process Beginning to End in Maryland," a commercial real estate seminar hosted in Baltimore by Lorman Education Services.

08-09-2006

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