Simpson Thacher represented Integrum and Program Productions in connection with financing for a partnership by Program Productions with Rhino Staging, a company that provides specialized stage crews and workforce management for concerts, festivals and sporting events throughout the United States. Rhino Staging is a leading provider of the safest, most proficient professional stage crews for the entertainment industry nationwide. The partnership will further Program Productions’ strategy to assemble best-in-class labor providers who put their employees and customers first.
Simpson Thacher previously represented Integrum in connection with its partnership with Program Productions. Integrum’s investment will further help Program Productions build on its foundation as a national crewing platform. Program Productions is a leading provider of labor administration, payroll services, and workforce management software and services to sports media companies.
The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction included: Eli Isak, Abdulyekinni Fasinro and Leandra Kede Yomo (Credit); Marni Lerner, Michael Chao and Quinn Cronan (M&A); Andrew Kofsky and Allison Sutherland (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Marcy Geller, Michael Mann, Ed Grais and Zev Klein (Tax); Courtney Welshimer and Paige Brinton (Intellectual Property); and Dennis Loiacono (Real Estate).