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Simpson Thacher Represents J.P. Morgan in Belfor Financing Transaction

04.25.11

Simpson Thacher represented J.P. Morgan, as administrative agent and lead arranger, in connection with $460 million of senior secured credit facilities for BELFOR USA Group Inc., BELFOR Europe GmbH and BELFOR (Canada) Inc., each a subsidiary of BELFOR Holdings Inc. (“Belfor”).  Proceeds from the loans were used to refinance Belfor’s existing credit facilities and finance working capital needs and general corporate purposes.

Belfor is the leading global property restoration and repair company, focusing on fire, water and storm damage of all kinds, with offices spanning 30 countries.

The Simpson Thacher team included Jim Buresh, Vanessa Bressler and Samantha Braunstein (Banking and Credit); Jason Vollbracht (Tax); Susan Kaufman and Jennifer Pepin (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Parijat Sharma (Intellectual Property); Jonathan Pall (UCC); and paralegals Alan Stein and Eric Olson.