Simpson Thacher Represents Initial Purchasers and Lenders in Debt Refinancing Transactions by IHS Inc.
11.07.14
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Simpson Thacher represented J.P. Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and the other initial purchasers in connection with the offering by IHS Inc. (“IHS”) of $750 million of 5.000% Notes due 2022 pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. The Firm also represented Bank of America Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan as joint lead arrangers in the amendment of the existing $700 million term loan facility and a new $1.3 billion revolving credit facility. IHS intends to use the proceeds from the notes offering, together with borrowings under the term loan and revolver and cash on hand, to refinance existing indebtedness.
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