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Simpson Thacher recently represented the international managers in connection with the initial public offering of Japan Display Inc. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which included an international offering to institutional investors pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S.

Japan Display Inc. is one of the world’s leading display panel manufacturers, with a focus on manufacturing small- to mid-sized display panels for smartphones and tablets.

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. served as the joint global coordinators for the domestic and international offerings. Joint lead managers for the international offering were Goldman Sachs International, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and Nomura International plc.

The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction included David Sneider, Alan Cannon and Evan Dunn (Corporate) in Tokyo, Taylor Alexander (Tax) and Jennie Getsin (Blue Sky) in New York.