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Simpson Thacher Represents Kinder Morgan, Inc. on the Debt Financing for its Announced Agreement to Purchase El Paso Corporation for Approximately $38 Billion

10.17.11

The Firm is representing Kinder Morgan, Inc. in connection with over $13 billion of committed debt facilities which will finance a portion of the consideration for its announced acquisition of El Paso Corporation for approximately $38 billion (including the assumption of debt) and on-going working capital needs of the combined companies.  The transaction will create the largest natural gas pipeline network in North America and the fourth largest energy company in North America.

 

The Simpson Thacher banking team included partner Jennifer Hobbs and associate Dan Kay.