Simpson Thacher Represents Apax Partners in Financing its Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Sophos plc
05.04.10
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Simpson Thacher is representing Apax Partners on the senior secured debt financing for their purchase of a majority stake in Sophos plc, a leading IT security and data provider, from the founders of Sophos and TA Associates, in a transaction valuing Sophos at US$830 million. The founders of Sophos will retain a significant minority shareholder.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Jennifer Hobbs, Tony McMahon and Andrew Veit (New York Banking & Credit) and Antti Pesonen and Tom Lloyd (London Banking & Credit). Partner Nick Shaw in the London office also provided invaluable advice on the transaction.