The Firm represented the underwriters, led by Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, in connection with a registered offering by Kimberly-Clark Corporation (“Kimberly-Clark”) of notes in $850 million aggregate principal amount.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkSimpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, in an offering of $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.375% Senior Notes due 2018 and $550 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.750% Senior Notes due 2023 by Total System Services, Inc. (“TSS”).
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkSimpson Thacher represented the initial purchasers, led by joint book-running managers, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Jefferies LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., in the sale of an aggregate principal amount of $325 million 11.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2018 by Magnetation LLC (“Magnetation”) and Mag Finance Corp. The Firm also represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner, in connection with a new $50 million senior secured revolving credit facility for Magnetation. The notes and the credit facility obligations are both guaranteed on a senior secured basis by each of Magnetation’s existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries, other than, in respect of the notes, Mag Finance Corp.
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King & Wood Mallesons has added another high profile real estate deal to its strong record, acting on the GPT Group’s divestment of a 50 per cent interest in the Erina Fair shopping centre for approximately A$397.1 million.
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On May 20, Willkie client RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced it has agreed to sell in an underwritten public offering $275 million aggregate liquidation preference of its 5.375% Series E Preference Shares, or 11 million shares, with a liquidation preference of $25 per share.
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The Firm is representing on a pro bono basis Amanda Berry, her minor daughter, and Gina DeJesus, three of the victims in the Cleveland kidnapping and captivity case uncovered in early May. Cleveland partner James R. Wooley is leading the effort with the assistance of associate Heather E. Kimmel. The fourth victim, Michelle Knight, is represented by other counsel. The Firm is working alongside Ms. Knight’s lawyer and, at the request of that attorney, has acted as Ms. Knight’s spokesperson.
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McDermott Will & Emery LLP today announced that leading data privacy and security lawyer Julia B. Jacobson has joined the Firm’s Boston office as a partner. Ms. Jacobson, who was previously with another international law firm, will bring her considerable experience in this area to McDermott’s growing Global Privacy and Data Protection Affinity Group.
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BakerHostetler announced today that J. David Bournazian has joined the firm’s Litigation Group as a Partner in its Costa Mesa office. He comes to BakerHostetler from Kutak Rock LLP.
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Sidley advised Wanxiang America Corporation in its $256.6 million purchase of the majority of the assets of lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems. Sidley partners John Box and Bojan Guzina, and associates Sha Hua, Andy O’Neill and Anna Remis in Chicago, led the deal team.
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Clifford Chance, in cooperation with Al-Jadaan & Partners Law Firm, is advising Savola Group (Savola) on its acquisition of shares in Savola Foods Company (SFC) and Azizia Panda United Company (APU) from Al Muhaidib Holding Company (Al Muhaidib).
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