Simpson Thacher Represents Nielsen in $1.288 Billion Secondary Offering of Common Stock

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

The Firm recently represented Nielsen Holdings N.V. (“Nielsen”), a portfolio company of AlpInvest Partners, The Blackstone Group, The Carlyle Group, Centerview Partners, Hellman & Friedman, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Thomas H. Lee Partners (together, the “Sponsors”) in connection with a secondary offering of 40,814,884 shares of Nielsen’s common stock. The offering closed at a public offering price of $32.55 per share, resulting in gross proceeds to the Sponsors of approximately $1.288 billion.

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SNR Denton Strengthens High Yield Practice in London

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

SNR Denton is pleased to announce that Sylvain Dhennin has joined the firm’s London office as a partner in the Banking and Finance practice. Sylvain’s role will involve expanding the European high yield market, particularly in France where he has an excellent track record and strong connections.

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Paul Hastings Advises Debt Financing Sources in Berkshire’s Acquisition of SRS Distribution

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as administrative agent in connection with both a $220 million term loan and a $100 million asset-based revolving credit facility, and UBS Securities LLC and Barclays Bank PLC as arrangers in connection with such credit facilities, the proceeds of which at closing were used to partially finance the acquisition of SRS Holding Corporation, the parent company of roofing supply distributor SRS Distribution Inc., by Berkshire Partners LLC.

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Morinelli Joins Jackson Lewis in Tampa

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Karen M. Morinelli has joined the firm’s Tampa office, which opened in early 2013, as Partner. Ms. Morinelli joins Jackson Lewis from Ogletree Deakins, where she counseled a variety of private and public sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law.

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