Davis Polk Advises Millicom on the $4.4 Billion Merger of Its Colombian Telecom Business with UNE

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Davis Polk is advising Millicom International Cellular S.A. (Millicom) in connection with the $4.4 billion merger of its Colombian telecommunications business, conducted through Colombia Móvil S.A. (Colombia Móvil), with UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A. (UNE), a subsidiary of Empresas Públicas de Medellín E.S.P. – EPM (EPM). The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, including approval by UNE’s bondholders, is expected to close during the first half of 2014.

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Simpson Thacher Represents JPMorgan, Financial Advisor to Darling International, in Darling’s Announced Acquisition of Vion Ingredients for €1.6 Billion

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

The Firm is representing J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in its role as financial advisor to Darling International Inc. (NYSE: DAR) in connection with Darling’s definitive agreement to acquire the shares of Vion Ingredients, a division of Vion Holding N.V. for approximately €1.6 billion in cash.  Vion Ingredients is a worldwide leader in the development and production of specialty ingredients from animal origin for applications in pharmaceuticals, food, feed, pet food, fertilizer and bio-energy. The transaction is expected to close in January 2014, subject to customary regulatory approvals and finalization of the required employee consultations in the Netherlands.

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Carlton Fields, Jorden Burt to Merge

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

The law firms of Carlton Fields, PA and Jorden Burt, LLP are pleased to announce that, on October 7, 2013, they entered into a definitive agreement to merge the firms. For a transition period after the merger, the name of the combined firm will be Carlton Fields Jorden Burt. The new firm will include more than 370 lawyers and government consultants in 10 offices. Closing of the merger and full operational integration is expected at the beginning of 2014.

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Mayer Brown Represents Plastipak Holdings, Inc. on $375 Million High Yield Note Offering

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Mayer Brown announced that it acted as special securities counsel for Plastipak Holdings, Inc., a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic packaging containers and preforms, in connection with its offering of $375 million of 6.50% Senior Notes due 2021. The proceeds from the offering will be used to finance Plastipak’s tender offer for its outstanding Senior Notes due 2019 and general corporate purposes.

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