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Simpson Thacher Represents JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and SunTrust in the $800 Million Financing of Web.com’s Acquisition of Network Solutions

11.04.11

Simpson Thacher represented J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Inc. as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners in connection with the financing of Web.com Group, Inc.’s acquisition of Network Solutions.  The acquisition was funded with credit facilities consisting of a $600 million first lien term loan, a $50 million first lien revolving credit facility and a $150 million second lien term loan.

 

Web.com Group, Inc. is a leading provider of online marketing for small- to medium-sized businesses and a provider of global domain name registration and complementary website design and management services. Network Solutions is a leader of web-based services, including domain name registration, that enable small- to medium-sized business to establish, design, maintain, promote and optimize their online presence.

 

The Simpson Thacher team included Patrick Ryan, Jessica Tuchinsky, Andy Veit and Joe Ronca (Credit); Michael Isby (Environmental); Paul Koppel (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Genevieve Dorment (Intellectual Property) and Jonathan Goldstein and Adam Wells (Tax).