Simpson Thacher Represents UBS in Acquisition of Link Investimentos
04.30.10
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The Firm is representing UBS in its cash acquisition of Link Investimentos for a total consideration of Reais 195 million (approximately $112 million). Under the terms of the transaction, UBS has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Link Holding Financeira S.A., the parent that holds all shares of the licensed operating company Link S.A. CCTVM (“Link Investimentos”).
Link Investimentos is one of the largest independent broker-dealers in Brazil. It offers equities, equity research and equity derivatives as well as exchange traded foreign exchange products, fixed income and commodity products. It also offers wealth management and asset management services.
The Simpson Thacher team includes: Gary Horowitz, Tom Terbell, and Ashwin Cheriyan (M&A) and Jason Vollbracht (Tax).