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On November 1, 2013, Bennu Oil & Gas, LLC completed its approximately $700 million acquisition of all the Gulf of Mexico oil and gas assets of ATP Oil & Gas Corporation. The transaction was effected pursuant to a “credit bid” under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. Bennu was formed by the lenders under ATP’s debtor‑in‑possession (DIP) credit facility to effect the acquisition. Cravath represented Credit Suisse AG throughout ATP’s bankruptcy case in its capacity as administrative agent under ATP’s DIP facility (including in connection with various litigation matters relating to the case), as well in connection with Credit Suisse’s arrangement of a $350 million credit facility provided to Bennu to finance the acquisition and related transactions.
The Cravath team included partner Paul H. Zumbro and associates Benjamin P. Schaye, Stephanie R. Tumbiolo, Wesley C. Bell and Peter J. Atlee on bankruptcy and financing matters; partner Julie A. North and associate Greg C. Cheyne on litigation matters; and partner J. Leonard Teti II and associate Neetin Gulati on tax matters. Michael L. Arnold also worked on financing matters.
Deals & Cases
November 27, 2023
Cravath represented the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner in connection with $14 billion of credit facilities made available to RTX Corporation, an aerospace and defense company that provides systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. The facilities consisted of a $10 billion bridge credit facility and a $4 billion term loan facility. The transactions closed on October 24, 2023 and November 7, 2023.
Deals & Cases
October 06, 2023
Cravath represented the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner in connection with $2.4 billion of credit facilities made available to Cencora, Inc., a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization committed to improving patient access to products and enhance patient care. The facilities consisted of a $355 million tranche one revolving credit facility and a $2.045 billion tranche two revolving credit facility. The transaction closed on October 6, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 30, 2023
Cravath represented the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner in connection with an $800 million revolving credit facility made available to Albany International Corp. and certain of its subsidiaries. Albany International Corp. is a leading provider in the textile and materials processing business. The transaction closed on August 16, 2023.
Deals & Cases
August 30, 2023
Cravath represented the lead arrangers in connection with senior facilities to finance the pending acquisition of Palex Medical by funds advised by the private equity firms Apax Partners LLP and Fremman Capital. Palex Medical is a leading provider of high value‑added medical technology equipment and solutions in Southern Europe.
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