Shearman & Sterling is representing the Dow Chemical Company in connection with the restructuring of the pending Rohm & Haas acquisition. Under the terms of the restructured transaction, certain stockholders of Rohm & Haas have agreed to purchase preferred stock of Dow Chemical with the cash proceeds received in the merger. The deal is expected to close on April 1.

The principal Shearman & Sterling attorneys in the transaction are partners John A. Marzulli Jr. (New York-Mergers & Acquisitions), Scott Petepiece (New York-Mergers & Acquisitions) and Joel Klaperman (New York-Capital Markets), counsel Dan Litowitz (New York-Mergers & Acquisitions) and associates Timothy Andison (New York-Capital Markets) and Joseph Rabinowicz (New York-Mergers & Acquisitions).

For additional information contact: Ron Brandsdorfer | New York | T +1.212.848.5081 |