Simpson Thacher represented The Carlyle Group in the establishment of its fourth fund dedicated to buyouts and other private equity investments in Asia, Carlyle Asia Partners IV, L.P. Carlyle has announced that CAP IV raised $3.9 billion of total commitments, exceeding its target. The fund is reported to be the second-largest private equity fund ever raised for Asia investments. More >>
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Ajinomoto Co. Inc., a Tokyo-based, worldwide leader in high-quality processed foods and seasonings and a household name in Asia , announced today that it has entered into an agreement, through its subsidiary Ajinomoto North America, Inc., to acquire Texas-based Windsor Quality Holdings LP, a leading manufacturer of ethnic frozen foods in the U.S., including brands such as Ling Ling and Josè Olè. More >>
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Davis Polk advised Morgan Stanley in connection with its SEC-registered global offering of $2.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.35% subordinated notes due September 8, 2026. The underwriters for the offering were led by Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, and included Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc., ABN AMRO Securities (USA) LLC, Apto Partners, LLC, Banca IMI S.p.A., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, Commerz Markets LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., ING Financial Markets LLC, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Lloyds Securities Inc., Mischler Financial Group, Inc., Natixis Securities Americas LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., SG Americas Securities, LLC, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. More >>
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Faegre Baker Daniels is representing General Mills in acquiring Annie’s, Inc., a leading producer of organic and natural food products. General Mills announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement on Sept. 8, and the transaction, with an approximate aggregate value of $820 million, is expected to close by the end of 2014. More >>
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Stuart Graiwer has joined the firm’s Century City office as a partner. Graiwer, formerly a partner with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, will continue his commercial real estate practice. More >>
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Goodwin attorneys recently advised an investor consortium in connection with Rakuten Inc.’s announced $1 billion cash acquisition of retail website Ebates. The investor group, which together owns a substantial majority of Ebates, includes August Capital, Canaan Partners and Foundation Capital. The transaction is expected to close in October 2014. More >>
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The management teams of Locke Lord LLP and Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP have signed a Letter of Intent to combine the two law firms. If a combination is achieved, the combined firm – Locke Lord Edwards LLP – would have more than 1,000 lawyers in 23 cities around the globe. More >>
Tags: Locke Lord LLPSteven R. Popofsky has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation and Risk Management department. With over 32 years in practice, Popofsky represents corporations, partnerships, private investment funds, individuals and family entities in a variety of complex and business litigation and arbitration matters. Popofsky previously was a litigation partner at Moses & Singer in New York. More >>
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Clovis Oncology, Inc. announces 144A offering of convertible senior notes.
On September 9, Willkie client Clovis Oncology, Inc. announced the closing of its offering of $287.5 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2021 in a Rule 144A offering to qualified institutional buyers.
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Shearman & Sterling represented Citibank, N.A., as joint lead arranger and administrative agent, in providing $1 billion in financing commitments for the announced $3 billion acquisition by Select Income REIT (NYSE: SIR) of Cole Corporate Income Trust (CCIT) through a merger transaction. UBS Securities LLC will act as a joint lead arranger in the financing.
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