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Simpson Thacher Represents Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in $3.465 Billion Refinancing

12.18.09

Simpson Thacher recently represented Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company (“Wrigley”) in connection with the refinancing of $3.465 billion of senior secured term loans with new senior secured term loans, new senior unsecured notes and cash on hand.

Wrigley is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, lollipops, and chocolate. Wrigley operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, a $30-billion, family-owned company that produces some of the world's leading confectionery, food and petcare products.

The Simpson Thacher team included Jennifer Hobbs, Jackie Kahng (Credit & Banking), Ken Wallach and Joseph Green (Capital Markets), Steve Todrys and Jenifer Marsh (Tax), and Greg Grogan (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits). Paralegal Michael Davis also provided valuable assistance.