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AnnouncementAnnounced by Miller Johnson · · summarized by LexCircuit Desk

Miller Johnson says it represented Optery in the sale of a majority stake to Surfshark

Miller Johnson said it represented Optery in the September 2026 sale of a majority stake to Surfshark. The firm described Optery as a U.S. data removal company and Surfshark as a Netherlands-based cybersecurity business, and said its mergers and acquisitions lawyers advised on the transaction.

Key points

  • Miller Johnson said Optery will continue operating as a standalone company.Miller Johnson
  • The firm said Optery will retain its team, client base, technical architecture and features.Miller Johnson
  • Miller Johnson said Dustin Daniels and Michael Penny led its team.Miller Johnson
  • The firm identified Janelle Darnell on tax and Joseph Inzano and Joseph Mekis on M&A matters.Miller Johnson

The announcement

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