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Financing for Orbotech’s Acquisition of SPTS Technologies

August 11, 2014

On August 7, 2014, Orbotech Ltd. announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of SPTS Technologies Group Limited for a total consideration of $371 million. Cravath represented Orbotech in connection with a new $300 million senior secured syndicated Term Loan B facility, the proceeds from which were used to finance the acquisition.

Headquartered in Israel, Orbotech is a leading global provider of yield‑enhancing and production solutions for printed circuit boards and other electrical components. This was the first syndicated Term Loan B completed by an Israeli borrower.

The Cravath team included partner Michael S. Goldman and associate Isaac C. Beerman. Arthur L. Lotz also worked on this matter.

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Michael S. Goldman
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Corporate
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Retired Partner
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mgoldman@cravath.com
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+1-212-474-9999
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    Education

    • J.D., 1987, Fordham University School of Law
      cum laude
    • B.A., 1984, University of Pennsylvania
      cum laude

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