The Firm is representing Blackstone Capital Partners V, L.P. in connection with the acquisition GCA Services Group, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in October, subject to the receipt of certain governmental approvals and other customary closing conditions.
GCA Services Group, Inc. is among the largest facility services companies in the U.S., providing customized janitorial/custodial, facilities operations and maintenance, grounds management, diversified staffing, and other ancillary services to customers throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Lauren Colasacco and Christopher Jackson (M&A); Alden Millard and Hayley Urkevich (Credit); Gary Mandel and SeoJung Park (Tax); Gregory Grogan and Samantha Shipp (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Lori Lesser and Samantha Himelman (Intellectual Property); Krista McManus (Real Estate); Michael Isby (Environmental); and Arman Oruc, Michael Naughton and Kenneth Ehrhard (Antitrust).