The Firm is representing J.P. Morgan and Goldman, Sachs & Co. as financial advisors to Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. in its acquisition by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkMonthly Archives: August 2012
Simpson Thacher Represents JPMorgan Chase in $1.26 Billion Preferred Stock Offering
The Firm represented JPMorgan Chase & Co. in connection with an offering of an aggregate of 50,300,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/400th interest in a share of JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s 5.50% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series O. The offering closed on August 27, 2012.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkField Fisher Waterhouse Grows Regulatory Capability with Energy Sector Team
Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP announces today the appointment of a three-lawyer regulatory team headed by partner David Haverbeke.
Tags: Fieldfisher LLPMcDermott Advises Barnes Group in $340 Million Acquisition
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP represented Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B), an international aerospace and industrial manufacturing and service provider, in connection with its acquisition of privately held Synventive Molding Solutions for total consideration, after closing adjustments, of approximately $340 million.
Tags: McDermott, Will & EmeryMayer Brown Strengthens Banking & Finance Practice with Arrival of Partner Ann Richardson Knox in New York
Mayer Brown, a leading global law firm, announced today that Ann Richardson Knox has joined the firm in New York as a partner in the Banking & Finance practice.
Tags: Mayer Brown LLP | New YorkHerbert Smith Moscow Infrastructure Team Advises on the US$3.2 Billion Small Ring of the Moscow Railway (MRR) PPP Project
Herbert Smith Moscow infrastructure team will act for the Moscow Government, Russian Railways and its financial adviser Grant Thornton Rosexpertiza to provide legal advice on structuring and implementation of the construction and operation of the Small Ring of the Moscow Railway (MRR Project).
Tags: Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | MoscowLatham & Watkins Advises David’s Bridal in its Acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has announced a definitive agreement to acquire David’s Bridal, Inc., the leading specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories in North America. Leonard Green & Partners will continue as a minority partner. The transaction values the company at approximately $1.05 billion.
Tags: Latham & Watkins LLP | Los AngelesSenior Treasury Tax Official Michael Caballero Joins Covington
Michael Caballero, the former international tax counsel at the U.S. Treasury Department, will be joining Covington & Burling and its tax practice. Mr. Caballero will be based in the firm’s Washington office as a partner effective September 10.
Tags: Covington & BurlingDavis Polk Advises Daikin Industries on Its Acquisition of Goodman Global
Davis Polk is advising Daikin Industries, Ltd. in connection with its $3.7 billion acquisition of Goodman Global, Inc. from affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC. Closing is subject to, among other conditions, receiving competition law approvals in relevant jurisdictions
Tags: Davis Polk & Wardwell | New YorkPaul Hastings Advises Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Jefferies in
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm is representing Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. and Jefferies and its affiliates in connection with financing petrochemical provider TPC Group Inc.’s (Nasdaq:TPCG) $850 million merger by First Reserve Corporation, a leading global investment firm dedicated to the energy industry, and SK Capital Partners, a U.S. based private investment firm focused on the chemicals sector.
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