Artivion, Inc.’s Private Debt Financing
February 05, 2024
Cravath represented Artivion, Inc. in connection with $350 million of credit facilities obtained from Ares Management Credit funds to comprehensively address its debt maturities. Artivion is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons’ most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. The facilities consisted of a $190 million secured term loan facility, a $100 million secured delayed draw term loan facility and a $60 million secured revolving credit facility. The transaction closed on January 18, 2024.
The Cravath team included partners Joseph D. Zavaglia and Kelly M. Smercina, and associates Ori Oren and Colin L. Halvey.
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