Simpson Thacher Represents Tyco International in Acquisition of Majority Interest in KEF Holdings Ltd.
03.22.11
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Simpson Thacher is representing Tyco International in its acquisition of a 75% equity stake in privately-held KEF Holdings Ltd. for approximately US$300 million in cash. Based in the United Arab Emirates, KEF is a fully integrated valve manufacturer and one of the world's leading providers of steel castings to the oil and gas, chemical, mining and power industries. The transaction is expected to close in early summer, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.
Tyco International Ltd. is a diversified, global company and a leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products. Tyco had 2010 revenue of US$17 billion and has more than 100,000 employees worldwide.
The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction includes Alan Klein, Anthony King, Nick Ferrer, Jose Grajales, Kate Renaud and Solomon Bashi (M&A), Mark Stein and Marc Hennes (Litigation) and Marcela Robledo (IP).