Associate
Nashville
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Associate
Nashville
tyler.huseman@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/huseman-tyler/
Tyler Huseman counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings.
Tyler earned his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Georgia.
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Representation of AQuity Solutions, a clinical documentation and revenue company, in its sale to IKS Health, a revenue and administration platform for healthcare providers, for $200 million.
Representation of Hibbett, Inc.(Nasdaq:HIBB), an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, in its acquisition by JD Sports Fashion plc (LSE:JD), a leading global omnichannel retailer of sports fashion brands. Under the terms of the merger agreement announced April 23, 2024, JD Sports has acquired all outstanding shares of Hibbett for $87.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate enterprise value of $1.1 billion. The transaction closed on July 25, 2024, following Hibbett stockholder approval, required regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other customary conditions to closing.
Representation of Arcline Investment Management’s portfolio company Fairbanks Morse Defense, which builds, maintains, and services naval power and propulsion systems, in its acquisition of American Fan from Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) for $111 million.
American Fan designs, manufactures, and services high-performance axial and centrifugal fans for enduring U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and U.S. Coast Guard platforms and specialty industrial applications.
Representation of Tivity Health Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTY), a leading provider of healthy life-changing solutions, in its sale to Stone Point Capital, an investment firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with over $40 billion of assets under management. Tivity Health stockholders received $32.50 in cash per share, representing a total transaction value of $2.0 billion. Tivity Health’s common stock ceased trading and will no longer be listed on Nasdaq.
Representation of NVision Eye Centers, one of the largest providers of LASIK and cataract surgery in the U.S, in its acquisition of Turner Eye Institute, a LASIK and other eye surgery center. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Representation of J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: JAX), owner and operator of J. Alexander’s Restaurant, Redlands Grill, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill and selected other restaurants, in its $220 million all cash sale to SPB Hospitality LLC, a leading operator and franchisor of full-service dining restaurants.
Since J. Alexander’s first opened in 1991, Bass, Berry & Sims has served as primary corporate and securities counsel to the company for more than 30 years. Additional details about the transaction can be found in the official news release.
We represented Tivity Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: TVTY), a fitness and social engagement solutions provider, in the divestiture of its nutrition business, Nutrisystem® and South Beach Diet®, to Kainos Capital, a leading food and consumer-focused private equity firm, for $575 million in cash.
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2023-2024)
Georgia Law Review — Articles Selection Committee (2016-2017); Editorial Board Member (2015-2016)
ABA/BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law (2017)
CALI Excellence for the Future Award — Property (2015)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2023-2024)
Georgia Law Review — Articles Selection Committee (2016-2017); Editorial Board Member (2015-2016)
ABA/BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law (2017)
CALI Excellence for the Future Award — Property (2015)
cum laude
cum laude
