The transactions highlighted below are representative of Greenhill engagements. In addition, the Firm has completed many engagements that were not publicly-disclosed.
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09-Nov-10
$27.0 billion
Target:
General Growth Properties Inc.
Advised the 2006 Credit Facility Lenders, the largest class of unsecured debt with claims in excess of $2.8 billion, in connection with the Chapter 11 proceedings of mall REIT GGP, which resulted in cash payoff of the facilities in full
30-Mar-07
$24.4 billion
Target:
Alliance Boots plc
Acquiror:
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Ltd. and Stefano Pessina
Advised Alliance Boots plc, the leading international pharmacy-led health and beauty group, on a proposal regarding an offer for the company from a consortium comprising of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Ltd. and Stefano Pessina
06-Oct-17
$18.4 billion
Target:
Caesars Entertainment
Advised selected Second Lien Noteholders, including Canyon Capital Advisors, Mason Capital, Paulson & Co. and Soros Fund Management regarding Caesars Entertainment Operating Company’s Chapter 11 proceedings
08-Aug-11
$11.0 billion
Target:
Coal and Allied Industries Limited
Acquiror:
Rio Tinto Limited / Mitsubishi Corporation
Advised Coal and Allied Industries Limited, an Australian based coal mining company, in relation to an acquisition proposal from Rio Tinto Limited and Mitsubishi Corporation to acquire all the outstanding shares in the company not already held by Rio Tinto and Mitsubishi
23-Apr-08
$2.8 billion
Target:
Wendy's International, Inc.
Acquiror:
Triarc Companies, Inc.
Advised the special committee of the board of directors in connection with its merger with Triarc Companies, Inc., the operator of the Arby’s franchise. The combined systems will have approximately 10,000 restaurant units and pro forma annual system sales of approximately $12.5 billion, positioning it as the nation’s third largest quick service restaurant company
25-Feb-21
$1.5 billion
Target:
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
Acquiror:
Sycamore Partners
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of First-Lien Term Loan lenders of Ascena Retail Group, Inc. with respect to (i) negotiation of a restructuring support agreement, including a fully backstopped DIP and exit financing and (ii) a sale of Ann Taylor, LOFT and Lane Bryant as well as the intellectual property assets of the Justice and Catherine’s brands.
23-Feb-17
$1.1 billion
Target:
Natural Resource Partners L.P.
Advised Natural Resource Partners L.P., a publicly-traded master limited partnership that owns, manages and leases mineral properties in the United States, on a series of recapitalization transactions including the extension of NRP’s near-term debt maturities and the issuance of $250mm of new preferred equity capital to funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and from several affiliates of GoldenTree Asset Management L.P.
09-Sep-05
$1.0 billion
Target:
7-Eleven, Inc.
Acquiror:
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd
Advised the special committee of 7-Eleven, Inc. in connection with its evaluation of an unsolicited tender offer commenced by Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd
18-Nov-18
$876 million
Target:
David's Bridal
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of the company's $481mm term loan with respect to the company's prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring
09-May-11
$843 million
Target:
The Forzani Group Ltd.
Acquiror:
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
Advised The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada's largest national retailer of brand-name and private-brand sporting goods, apparel and footwear, on its sale to Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
31-Mar-21
$801 million
Target:
Assets of NPC International, a former national Wendy’s and Pizza Hut franchisee
Acquiror:
Flynn Restaurant Group and a consortium of existing Wendy’s franchisees
Advised the Company on its chapter 11 proceedings and $801mm sale through a § 363 process
11-Jun-20
$760 million
Target:
CSM Bakery Solutions
Acquiror:
Rhône Group
Advised the Ad-Hoc Group of First Lien and Second Lien Lenders on consensual out-of-court amend & extend
18-Mar-21
$750 million
Target:
Canopy Growth Corporation
Acquiror:
King Street Capital Management, L.P.
Advised Canopy Growth, a leading diversified cannabis company, on its US$750 million term loan financing with King Street Capital Management, L.P.
14-Jul-23
$674 million
Target:
Juice Plus+
Advised Juice Plus+, a global health and wellness company in the direct selling space on a comprehensive recapitalization transaction
04-Oct-23
$610 million
Target:
Lucky Bucks, LLC
Advised the Term Loan Ad Hoc Group to Lucky Bucks, one of the largest Class B coin operated amusement machine (“COAM”) route operators in Georgia, on Lucky Bucks’ financial restructuring and chapter 11 process
10-Jun-10
$580 million
Target:
Tishman Speyer Washington D.C. Portfolio
Advised term loan and credit facility lenders to the Tishman Speyer partnership holding a portfolio of 28 office buildings in Washington D.C. and the surrounding area on a restructuring which resulted in payoff of the facilities in full
07-Feb-11
$548 million
Target:
Wesco Financial Corporation
Acquiror:
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Advised the Special Committee of Wesco Financial Corporation in connection with Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s proposal to acquire the remaining 19.9% of the shares of Wesco’s common stock that it does not presently own
26-Jul-19
$518 million
Target:
Crossmark
Advised an ad hoc group of lenders on the comprehensive out-of-court recapitalization of Crossmark, a sales and marketing services company that provides solutions for consumer-branded suppliers and retailers
13-Nov-20
$495 million
Target:
Libbey, Inc.
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised the Committee of Unsecured Creditors on the in-court restructuring of Libbey, Inc., a leading tableware manufacturer
16-Oct-20
$430 million
Target:
Alert 360 (Central Security Group, Inc.)
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders on the out-of-court restructuring of Alert 360 (Central Security Group, Inc.), a leading home-security provider
13-Nov-20
$343 million
Target:
Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised Ad Hoc Group of Note Holders with respect to Revlon’s Exchange Offer
14-Jul-23
$333 million
Target:
Canopy Growth Corporation
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised Canopy Growth, a leading diversified cannabis company, on a series of agreements, including privately negotiated redemption agreements with certain holders of its unsecured senior notes due July 15, 2023 and agreements with certain of its lenders under its term loan credit agreement dated March 18, 2021, that will have the overall effect of deleveraging the Company’s balance sheet by ~C$437mm over time
27-Nov-19
$320 million
Target:
David’s Bridal Inc.
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised David’s Bridal, a leading bridal gown and special occasion dress retailer, on its out-of-court recapitalization
01-Feb-21
$292 million
Target:
Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations
Acquiror:
Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corp.
Advised Sunwing, a leading Canadian travel company and leisure airline, on its C$375mm financing under the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) program administered by the Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corp. and overseen by the Government of Canada
11-Jun-21
$248 million
Target:
My Alarm Center
Acquiror:
Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders on the pre-packaged Chapter 11 restructuring of My Alarm Center, a provider of security and smart home monitoring services