Latham & Watkins Advises ARB Interactive in Completed Acquisition of Publishers Clearing House

ARB Interactive has acquired the assets of Publishers Clearing House (PCH), marking the start of a bold new chapter for one of America’s most iconic brands. For over 70 years, PCH has been a staple of American culture — known for its life-changing sweepstakes, the iconic Prize Patrol, and its deep connection with millions of households. With this acquisition, ARB Interactive will bring a mobile-first, trust-driven approach to evolve PCH, delivering modern, free-to-play experiences while preserving everything that has made the brand so special.

Latham & Watkins LLP advised ARB Interactive in the transaction with a corporate deal team led by New York partner Daniel Mun and counsel Jennifer Wong, with associates Ozden Samur-LaBruna and Morgan Hagenbuch. Advice was also provided on bankruptcy matters by New York partner Adam Goldberg and counsel Annemarie Reilly; on IP matters by New York counsel Carrie Girgenti, with associates Jesse Kirkland and Ece Gonulal; on data privacy matters by Houston/Austin partner Robert Brown, with associate Brianna Gordon; on tax matters by Chicago partner Joseph Kronsnoble, with associate Derek Gumm; on fintech matters by Washington, D.C. partner Barrie VanBrackle; and on executive compensation and employee benefits matters by Chicago counsel Leah Segall.