The Firm is representing JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in connection with $8.5 billion in committed bridge financing for Northrop Grumman Corporation related to its announced acquisition of Orbital ATK, Inc.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide, with more than 60,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 25 countries. Orbital ATK designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world both as a prime contractor and as a merchant supplier.
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