SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP et al v. Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. et al
| SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP and Associated Capital Group, Inc. |
| Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., Bain Capital Investors, LLC, Pfizer, Inc., Perceptive Advisors LLC, Ron Renaud, Adam Koppel, Chris Gordon, Deval Patrick, Deborah Baron, Suneet Varma, Dr. Ruth McKernan and Doug Giordano |
| 1:2025cv00417 |
| April 3, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Gregory B Williams |
| Securities/Commodities |
| 15 U.S.C. § 78 m(a) Securities Exchange Act |
| Plaintiff |
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SO ORDERED, re #26 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert A. Fumerton, Alexander C. Drylewski of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP filed by Perceptive Advisors LLC, Doug Giordano. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 9/29/25. (jaa)
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Filing 27
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Robert A. Fumerton and Alexander C. Drylewski. ( re #26 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert A. Fumerton, Alexander C. Drylewski of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4798613).(Belger, James)
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Filing 26
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert A. Fumerton, Alexander C. Drylewski of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP - filed by Doug Giordano, Perceptive Advisors LLC. (Belger, James)
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Filing 25
NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Rusk on behalf of Doug Giordano, Perceptive Advisors LLC (Rusk, Daniel)
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Filing 24
NOTICE of Appearance by James M. Belger on behalf of Doug Giordano, Perceptive Advisors LLC (Belger, James)
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SO ORDERED, re #23 Stipulation filed by Associated Capital Group, Inc., Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd., SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 9/25/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 23
STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Regarding Acceptance of Service by Associated Capital Group, Inc., Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd., SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. (Farnan, Brian)
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Filing 22
Summons Issued as to Deval Patrick on 9/15/2025. (scs)
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Filing 21
REDACTED VERSION of #19 Amended Complaint,, by Associated Capital Group, Inc., Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd., SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Matthew Siclari on behalf of Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd., #2 Certification of Salvatore Muoio on behalf of SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP and Associated Capital Group, Inc.)(Farnan, Brian)
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Filing 20
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate Atlas Enhanced Master Fund, Ltd for Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd. filed by Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd.. (Farnan, Brian)
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Filing 19
[SEALED] AMENDED COMPLAINT Consolidated Class Action Complaint against Bain Capital Investors, LLC, Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., Perceptive Advisors LLC, Ron Renaud, Adam Koppel, Chris Gordon, Deval Patrick, Deborah Baron, Suneet Varma, Dr. Ruth McKernan, Doug Giordano- filed by SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP, Associated Capital Group, Inc., Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Matthew Siclari on behalf of Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd., #2 Certification of Salvatore Muoio on behalf of SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP and Associated Capital Group, Inc.)(Farnan, Brian)
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SO ORDERED, re #18 Stipulation Regarding Filing Consolidated Complaint and Motion to Dismiss Filings Under Seal filed by SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 7/24/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 18
STIPULATION Regarding Filing Consolidated Complaint and Motion to Dismiss Filings Under Seal by SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. (Farnan, Brian)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Moez M. Kaba, John C. Hueston for Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (scs)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Hagan Scotten for Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Thomas Zaccaro for Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (oam)
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SO ORDERED, re #17 Stipulation Setting Deadlines for Filing Consolidated Complaint and Briefing Motions to Dismiss filed by SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 7/9/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 17
STIPULATION Setting Deadlines for Consolidated Complaint and Motion to Dismiss Briefing by SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. (Farnan, Brian)
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SO ORDERED, re #15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John C. Hueston, Moez M. Kaba, Hagan Scotten, and Thomas A. Zaccaro filed by Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 6/27/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 16
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for John C. Hueston, Moez M. Kaba, Hagan Scotten, and Thomas A. Zaccaro. ( re #15 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John C. Hueston, Moez M. Kaba, Hagan Scotten, and Thomas A. Zaccaro )( Payment of $ 200, receipt number ADEDC-4720439).(Ewing, Alexandra)
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Filing 15
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John C. Hueston, Moez M. Kaba, Hagan Scotten, and Thomas A. Zaccaro - filed by Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.. (Ewing, Alexandra)
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Filing 14
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Lewis Burns on behalf of Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (Burns, Robert)
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Filing 13
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra M. Ewing on behalf of Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (Ewing, Alexandra)
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SO ORDERED, re #12 Order Granting the Motion of the Cerevel Investors for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Counsel. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 6/23/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 12
Letter to The Honorable Gregory B. Williams from Michael J. Farnan regarding No Opposition to Lead Plaintiff Motion - re #9 MOTION for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Counsel . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Michael)
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Filing 11
DECLARATION of Michael J. Farnan re #10 Opening Brief in Support, by Associated Capital Group, Inc., Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd., SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Farnan, Michael)
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Filing 10
OPENING BRIEF in Support re #9 MOTION for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Counsel filed by Associated Capital Group, Inc., Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd., SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 6/17/2025. (Farnan, Michael)
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Filing 9
MOTION for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Selection of Counsel - filed by Associated Capital Group, Inc., SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP, Atlas Diversified Master Fund, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Rule 7.1.1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Farnan, Michael)
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SO ORDERED, re #6 Stipulation filed by Associated Capital Group, Inc., SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 4/28/2025. (lnb)
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Filing 8
NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Fitzpatrick Cannataro on behalf of Bain Capital Investors, LLC (Cannataro, Christopher)
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Filing 7
NOTICE of Appearance by A. Thompson Bayliss on behalf of Bain Capital Investors, LLC (Bayliss, A.)
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Filing 6
STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Regarding Acceptance of Service and Response to Complaint by Associated Capital Group, Inc., SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. (Farnan, Brian)
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Filing 5
SUMMONS Returned Executed by SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP, Associated Capital Group, Inc..Bain Capital Investors, LLC served on 4/4/2025, answer due 4/25/2025; Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. served on 4/4/2025, answer due 4/25/2025; Pfizer, Inc. served on 4/4/2025, answer due 4/25/2025. (Farnan, Brian)
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Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
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Filing 4
Summons Issued as to Bain Capital Investors, LLC on 4/4/2025; Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. on 4/4/2025; Pfizer, Inc. on 4/4/2025. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued, #2 Summons Issued)(mpb)
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Filing 3
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Associated Capital Group, Inc., SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP. (mpb)
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Filing 2
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mpb)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT for Violations of the Federal Securities Laws with Jury Demand against Bain Capital Investors, LLC, Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., Pfizer, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4653839) - filed by SM Merger/Arbitrage, LP, Associated Capital Group, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Certification)(mpb) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/4/2025: #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (mpb).
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