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Uri Horowitz
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Mosaic SPAC Completes Merger With Vivint Smart Home
- Jan 17, 2020
- Client News
Mosaic SPAC Completes Merger With Vivint Smart Home
Paul, Weiss advised publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Mosaic Acquisition Corp. in its previously announced merger with Vivint Smart Home, Inc., resulting in Vivint becoming a publicly traded company.
Oak Hill to Invest in Calero Software and MDSL Merger
- Nov 19, 2019
- Client News
Oak Hill to Invest in Calero Software and MDSL Merger
Paul, Weiss is advising Oak Hill Capital in its role as a lead investor in a growth recapitalization of Calero Software and subsequent funding of Calero’s merger with MDSL.
Jack Cooper Ventures Successfully Sold, Completing Restructuring
- Nov 06, 2019
- Client News
Jack Cooper Ventures Successfully Sold, Completing Restructuring
Paul, Weiss advised Jack Cooper Ventures, Inc. and 18 of its subsidiaries and affiliates in their successful pre-negotiated restructuring transaction effecting the sale of the company’s assets to affiliates of certain prepetition…
KPS Capital Sells Crenlo to Angeles Equity Partners
- Nov 05, 2019
- Client News
KPS Capital Sells Crenlo to Angeles Equity Partners
Paul, Weiss advised KPS Capital Partners, LP in its sale of Crenlo Cab Products, LLC to Angeles Equity Partners, LLC.
Oak Hill to Acquire Equity Stake in Mercer Advisors
- Sep 17, 2019
- Client News
Oak Hill to Acquire Equity Stake in Mercer Advisors
Paul, Weiss is representing Oak Hill Capital in its acquisition of an equity stake in Mercer Advisors from Genstar Capital and Lovell Minnick Partners.
Mosaic SPAC to Merge With Vivint Smart Home, Creating $5.6 Billion Smart Home Public Company
- Sep 16, 2019
- Client News
Mosaic SPAC to Merge With Vivint Smart Home, Creating $5.6 Billion Smart Home Public Company
Paul, Weiss is representing publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Mosaic Acquisition Corp. in its merger with Vivint Smart Home, Inc., creating a leading smart home public company with an anticipated enterprise…
Affiliate of KPS Capital to Acquire EIT Group of Businesses From TransDigm
- Aug 07, 2019
- Client News
Affiliate of KPS Capital to Acquire EIT Group of Businesses From TransDigm
Paul, Weiss is representing an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP in its $190 million acquisition of the Esterline Interface Technologies (EIT) group of businesses from TransDigm Group Incorporated.
Firestone & Robertson Distilling Sold to Pernod Ricard
- Aug 05, 2019
- Client News
Firestone & Robertson Distilling Sold to Pernod Ricard
Paul, Weiss represented Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. in its sale to Pernod Ricard USA.
Autokiniton Global Group to Acquire Tower International
- Jul 12, 2019
- Client News
Autokiniton Global Group to Acquire Tower International
Paul, Weiss is representing Autokiniton Global Group (AGG), a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP, in its $900 million acquisition of Tower International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engineered automotive structural…
Conair Sells Liquids Division to Transom Capital
- Jul 11, 2019
- Client News
Conair Sells Liquids Division to Transom Capital
Paul, Weiss advised Conair Corporation, a leading consumer and personal care products company, in the sale of its professional liquids division to Transom Capital Group.
KPS Capital Sells Genesis Attachments to NPK Construction Equipment
- May 17, 2019
- Client News
KPS Capital Sells Genesis Attachments to NPK Construction Equipment
Paul, Weiss represented KPS Capital Partners in its sale of Genesis Attachments, LLC to NPK Construction Equipment, Inc.
Oak Hill Capital to Sell AccentCare to Advent
- May 16, 2019
- Client News
Oak Hill Capital to Sell AccentCare to Advent
Paul, Weiss is representing AccentCare, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital Partners, in its sale to Advent International.
KPS Capital to Acquire Howden From Colfax Corporation in $1.8 Billion Deal
- May 16, 2019
- Client News
KPS Capital to Acquire Howden From Colfax Corporation in $1.8 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is representing KPS Capital Partners in its $1.8 billion acquisition of Howden from Colfax Corporation.
KPS to Acquire Brunswick’s Fitness Business
- May 06, 2019
- Client News
KPS to Acquire Brunswick’s Fitness Business
Paul, Weiss is representing KPS Capital Partners, LP in its $490 million acquisition, through a newly formed affiliate, of the fitness business of Brunswick Corporation, including the Life Fitness brand.
Preferred Sands In-Basin Facilities Acquired by Signal Peak Silica
- Feb 22, 2019
- Client News
Preferred Sands In-Basin Facilities Acquired by Signal Peak Silica
Paul, Weiss advised Preferred Sands, a leading producer of sand and resin coated proppants, in connection with a comprehensive restructuring transaction that included the restructuring of the Company’s indebtedness of more than $1.5…
Oak Hill and Pamlico to Lead Recapitalization of Vast Broadband
- Jan 09, 2019
- Client News
Oak Hill and Pamlico to Lead Recapitalization of Vast Broadband
Paul, Weiss is representing Oak Hill Capital Partners in its commitment to lead recapitalization efforts, alongside Pamlico Capital, of Vast Broadband to support the company’s accelerated growth plans.
IMG College and Learfield Complete Merger
- Dec 31, 2018
- Client News
IMG College and Learfield Complete Merger
In a deal bringing together two of sports’ largest multimedia rights and sponsorship businesses, Paul, Weiss represented IMG College, the collegiate division of Endeavor, in its merger with Learfield.
AmTrust Financial Taken Private by CEO, Karfunkel-Zyskind Family and Stone Point Capital in $2.95 Billion Deal
- Nov 29, 2018
- Client News
AmTrust Financial Taken Private by CEO, Karfunkel-Zyskind Family and Stone Point Capital in $2.95 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss represented Amtrust chairman and CEO Barry Zyskind and family members George Karfunkel and Leah Karfunkel, alongside Stone Point Capital LLC, in their buyout of insurer AmTrust Financial Services Inc.
Paul, Weiss Advises Focus Brands in Bond Issuance
- Nov 09, 2018
- Client News
Paul, Weiss Advises Focus Brands in Bond Issuance
Paul, Weiss represented Focus Brands Inc., a portfolio company of Roark Capital Group, in connection with the issuance of $300 million in additional bonds under its existing whole business securitization facility.
C&D Technologies to Acquire Trojan Battery
- Nov 06, 2018
- Client News
C&D Technologies to Acquire Trojan Battery
Paul, Weiss is representing C&D Technologies, Inc., a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP, in its acquisition of Trojan Battery Company, LLC from Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC and other shareholders.
Virtu Financial to Acquire ITG in $1 Billion Deal
- Nov 06, 2018
- Client News
Virtu Financial to Acquire ITG in $1 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is representing high-speed trading firm Virtu Financial, Inc. in its approximately $1 billion acquisition of brokerage Investment Technology Group, Inc. (ITG).
Palladium Acquires Kymera International From Platinum Equity
- Oct 11, 2018
- Client News
Palladium Acquires Kymera International From Platinum Equity
Paul, Weiss represented Palladium Equity Partners, LLC in its acquisition of Kymera International from Platinum Equity.
General Atlantic Invests in OneOncology
- Sep 12, 2018
- Client News
General Atlantic Invests in OneOncology
Paul, Weiss is representing General Atlantic in its significant investment in OneOncology, a partnership of independent community oncology practices and finance and technology experts.
General Atlantic Invests in European Wax Center
- Aug 21, 2018
- Client News
General Atlantic Invests in European Wax Center
Paul, Weiss is representing General Atlantic in its strategic investment in leading beauty lifestyle brand franchise European Wax Center.
Movado to Acquire MVMT Watches
- Aug 17, 2018
- Client News
Movado to Acquire MVMT Watches
Paul, Weiss is advising Swiss watchmaker Movado Group, Inc. in its acquisition of MVMT Watches Inc., an emerging international watches and accessories brand.
KPS Capital to Sell Attachments Division of International Equipment Solutions to Stanley Black & Decker
- Aug 07, 2018
- Client News
KPS Capital to Sell Attachments Division of International Equipment Solutions to Stanley Black & Decker
Paul, Weiss is representing International Equipment Solutions, LLC (IES), a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP, in the sale of its attachments division to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. for $690 million.
CLEAResult Acquired by TPG Growth and The Rise Fund
- Aug 08, 2018
- Client News
CLEAResult Acquired by TPG Growth and The Rise Fund
Paul, Weiss represented General Atlantic and CLEAResult, the country’s leading provider of energy efficiency solutions for utility companies, in the acquisition of CLEAResult by TPG Growth and The Rise Fund.
KPS Capital to Sell Expera Specialty Solutions to Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
- Jul 23, 2018
- Client News
KPS Capital to Sell Expera Specialty Solutions to Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
Paul, Weiss is representing Expera Specialty Solutions, LLC, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP, in its $615 million sale to Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, a Finland-based global leader in fiber-based materials.
The Stars Group Completes Acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming and $6.8 Billion Financing
- Jul 13, 2018
- Client News
The Stars Group Completes Acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming and $6.8 Billion Financing
Paul, Weiss advised Canadian online gaming company The Stars Group in its $6.8 billion financing in connection with Stars’ acquisition of U.K.-based Sky Betting & Gaming.
General Atlantic to Sell CLEAResult
- Jun 18, 2018
- Client News
General Atlantic to Sell CLEAResult
Paul, Weiss is representing General Atlantic in its sale of CLEAResult, the country’s leading provider of energy efficiency solutions for utility companies, to TPG Growth and The Rise Fund.
GIS and HireRight to Merge
- May 25, 2018
- Client News
GIS and HireRight to Merge
Paul, Weiss is representing General Information Services (GIS), a portfolio company of Paul, Weiss client General Atlantic, in its merger with HireRight.
KPS Creates Autokiniton Global Group and Acquires L&W
- May 01, 2018
- Client News
KPS Creates Autokiniton Global Group and Acquires L&W
Paul, Weiss advised KPS Capital Partners in the creation of a new company, Autokiniton Global Group, LP (AGG) to pursue investments in the global automotive supply industry.
KPS to Sell Electrical Components International to Cerberus
- Apr 26, 2018
- Client News
KPS to Sell Electrical Components International to Cerberus
Paul, Weiss is representing KPS Capital Partners, LP in its sale of Electrical Components International, Inc. (ECI) to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
Palladium to Sell Prince to American Securities
- Mar 29, 2018
- Client News
Palladium to Sell Prince to American Securities
Paul, Weiss is representing Prince International Corporation, a portfolio company of funds affiliated with Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, in its sale to affiliates of American Securities LLC.
General Atlantic Invests in Landmark Health
- Mar 28, 2018
- Client News
General Atlantic Invests in Landmark Health
Paul, Weiss is representing General Atlantic in its investment in Landmark Health, a group that provides home-based medical care for chronically ill patients.
Fifth Circuit Vacates DOL’s ERISA Fiduciary Rule; DOL Announces Non-Enforcement Policy, Pending Further Review
- Mar 20, 2018
- Publications
Fifth Circuit Vacates DOL’s ERISA Fiduciary Rule; DOL Announces Non-Enforcement Policy, Pending Further Review
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently set aside the Department of Labor’s (DOL) so-called “fiduciary rule,” holding that it exceeded the regulatory authority granted to DOL by the Employee Retirement Income Security …
CircusTrix Acquires Sky Zone
- Feb 01, 2018
- Client News
CircusTrix Acquires Sky Zone
Paul, Weiss represented CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, a leading developer, operator and franchisor of indoor active recreation parks, in its acquisition of Sky Zone, LLC and Sky Zone Franchise Group, LLC, a leading franchisor in the…
The Wendy's Company Completes Refinancing
- Jan 17, 2018
- Client News
The Wendy's Company Completes Refinancing
Paul, Weiss represented The Wendy's Company in connection with the refinancing of a portion of its 2015 whole business securitization.
Oak Hill to Acquire Safe Fleet
- Jan 09, 2018
- Client News
Oak Hill to Acquire Safe Fleet
Paul, Weiss is representing Oak Hill Capital Partners in its acquisition of Safe Fleet Holdings, LLC, a market-leading provider of safety and productivity solutions for fleet vehicles.
Q'Max Acquires Anchor Drilling Fluids
- Dec 21, 2017
- Client News
Q'Max Acquires Anchor Drilling Fluids
Paul, Weiss represented oilfield services provider Q’Max Solutions Inc. in its acquisition of Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, LLC from Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
HCP Announces Series of Transactions to Diversify Its Portfolio
- Nov 02, 2017
- Client News
HCP Announces Series of Transactions to Diversify Its Portfolio
Paul, Weiss is representing healthcare REIT HCP, Inc. in a transaction with Brookdale Senior Living Inc. to restructure HCP’s portfolio of senior housing facilities that are leased, managed and/or jointly owned by Brookdale.
Aurum Group USA Acquires Mayor’s Jewelers From Birks Group
- Nov 23, 2017
- Client News
Aurum Group USA Acquires Mayor’s Jewelers From Birks Group
Paul, Weiss represented Aurum Group USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Aurum Holdings Ltd., in its $108 million acquisition of Mayor’s Jewelers, Inc. from Birks Group Inc.
Virtu Financial to Sell BondPoint to Intercontinental Exchange
- Oct 24, 2017
- Client News
Virtu Financial to Sell BondPoint to Intercontinental Exchange
Paul, Weiss is representing Virtu Financial, Inc. in the sale of its fixed income trading venue BondPoint to Intercontinental Exchange.
Roark Capital Acquires Minority Stake in Culver’s
- Oct 15, 2017
- Client News
Roark Capital Acquires Minority Stake in Culver’s
As reported by Forbes and other media outlets, Paul, Weiss is representing Roark Capital Group in its acquisition of a minority stake in fast-casual restaurant chain Culver Franchising System, Inc.
eviCore to Be Acquired by Express Scripts for $3.6 Billion
- Oct 10, 2017
- Client News
eviCore to Be Acquired by Express Scripts for $3.6 Billion
As reported by Bloomberg, The Washington Post and other media outlets, Paul, Weiss is representing eviCore healthcare in its $3.6 billion acquisition by Express Scripts Holding Company.
IMG College and Learfield to Merge
- Oct 05, 2017
- Client News
IMG College and Learfield to Merge
In a deal bringing together two of sports’ largest multimedia rights and sponsorship businesses, Paul, Weiss is representing IMG College, the collegiate division of WME | IMG, in its merger with Learfield.
KPS Capital Acquires C&D Technologies
- Aug 22, 2017
- Client News
KPS Capital Acquires C&D Technologies
Paul, Weiss represented KPS Capital Partners, LP in its acquisition, through a newly formed affiliate, of C&D Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates.
KKR Completes Acquisition of Angelica Corporation
- Jun 11, 2017
- Client News
KKR Completes Acquisition of Angelica Corporation
Paul, Weiss represented KKR in its $160 million acquisition of Angelica Corporation, a medical laundry services provider, via a combined credit bid and cash.
KPS Capital Acquires Winoa
- Jun 30, 2017
- Client News
KPS Capital Acquires Winoa
Paul, Weiss represented an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP in its acquisition of WHA Holding SAS (Winoa) from a consortium of investors
Shaw Communications Sells ViaWest to Peak 10 for Cdn$2.3 Billion
- Jun 13, 2017
- Client News
Shaw Communications Sells ViaWest to Peak 10 for Cdn$2.3 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing Canadian telecommunications company Shaw Communications Inc. in the Cdn$2.3 billion sale of its subsidiary ViaWest, Inc. to Peak 10 Holding Corporation.
Client Alert: DOL Lets New Definition of ERISA Fiduciary Take Effect June 9, 2017; Some Private Investment Funds May Require Prompt Action
- May 25, 2017
- Publications
Client Alert: DOL Lets New Definition of ERISA Fiduciary Take Effect June 9, 2017; Some Private Investment Funds May Require Prompt Action
Private investment fund managers who are not ERISA fiduciaries today may want to review, and if necessary tweak, their investor communications and the ERISA-related representations in their subscription books for ERISA and IRA…
Virtu Financial To Acquire KCG Holdings for $1.4 Billion
- Apr 20, 2017
- Client News
Virtu Financial To Acquire KCG Holdings for $1.4 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing high-speed trading firm Virtu Financial, Inc. in its approximately $1.4 billion all-cash acquisition of retail electronic trading firm KCG Holdings, Inc.