Simpson Thacher Represents Initial Purchasers in Offering by Dave & Buster’s Parent, Inc. of 12.25% Senior Discount Notes Due 2016

The Firm recently represented J.P. Morgan and Jefferies & Company in an offering by Dave & Buster’s Parent, Inc. of $180,790,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity of 12.25% Senior Discount Notes due 2016, generating gross proceeds of approximately $100 million.  The offering was conducted in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S.

Dave & Buster’s Parent, Inc. is the indirect parent of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. (“D&B”), a leading operator of high-volume entertainment/dining venues.  D&B is controlled by affiliates of Oak Hill Capital Partners.   
The Simpson Thacher team included Rhett Brandon, Lia Toback, Jo Djekovic and Allison Wilson (Capital Markets); Jamin Koslowe and David Cheng (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Mindy Lok (Intellectual Property); Scott Dyer (Labor); Mardi Merjian and Whitney Roland (Real Estate); Jonathan Cantor and Danny Salinas (Tax); and Jennie Getsin (Blue Sky).