American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) signed an agreement to acquire Resy Network, Inc. from Ben Leventhal on May 15, 2019. After the acquisition, the Resy brand and digital platform will continue to be led and operated by its co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ben Leventhal. Resy’s co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Michael Montero, will also remain in place. Additionally, existing Resy reservation booking and management services and capabilities will continue to be offered. On May 31, 2019, the transaction received FTC approval. The acquisition is expected to be completed in summer 2019. Kevin Rinker, Peter A. Furci, Ted Hassi, Satish M. Kini, Henry Lebowitz, David L. Portilla, Elizabeth Pagel Serebransky, Kyra K. Bromley, Timothy McIver, Simone S. Hicks, Emily F. Huang, Samuel D. Krawiecz, Jose Angel Lamarque, Alicia E. Lee and Joel D. Salomon of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP acted as legal advisors to American Express Company.