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Cravath represented Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and KKR as initial purchasers in connection with the €150 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior pay‑if‑you‑can notes offering by Hercule Debtco S.à r.l., which is indirectly owned by PAI Partners. Proceeds of the offering will be used to finance the acquisition of Albéa S.A., one of the world’s leading producers of plastic packaging for the beauty and personal care market, by a subsidiary of Hercule Debtco. The notes will be listed on The International Stock Exchange. The offering closed into escrow on February 14, 2018.
The Cravath team included partner Philip J. Boeckman and associates Michael L. Arnold and Dominic J. T. Nelson. Michael A. Naclerio also worked on this matter.
Deals & Cases
October 31, 2025
Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $500 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior notes offering of Danaos Corporation, a global shipping company that operates one of the world's largest fleets of containerships. The transaction closed on October 17, 2025.
Deals & Cases
October 27, 2025
Cravath represented the initial purchaser in connection with the $275 million 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior guaranteed notes offering of Cleveland‑Cliffs Inc., a leading North America‑based steel producer. The transaction closed on October 10, 2025.
Deals & Cases
October 15, 2025
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $1.5 billion registered senior notes offering of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., a global cruise company. The transaction closed on October 1, 2025.
Deals & Cases
September 25, 2025
Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $350 million fixed rate reset subordinated notes offering of Webster Financial Corporation, a bank holding company of Webster Bank, a commercial bank with a national bank charter focused on providing financial products and services to businesses, individuals and families. The transaction closed on September 11, 2025.
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