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Graham Holdings Company’s Revolving Credit Facility

June 20, 2018

Cravath represented Graham Holdings Company (“GHC”) in connection with its $300 million revolving credit facility, arranged by a syndicate of banks led by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, to be used for general corporate purposes. GHC is a diversified education and media company. The transaction closed on May 30, 2018.

The Cravath team included partner Stephen M. Kessing and associate James J. Valenza on banking matters and foreign associate attorney Jean‑Baptiste Frantz on tax matters.

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Name
Stephen M. Kessing
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
skessing@cravath.com
Phone
+1-212-474-1152
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    Education

    • J.D., 2005, Duke Law School
      Order of the Coif, magna cum laude
    • M.B.A., 2001, University of Southern California
    • B.S., 1995, Miami University of Ohio

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    • New York

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