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Simpson Thacher recently represented the underwriters, led by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, in connection with the registered public offering by The WhiteWave Foods Company (“WhiteWave”) of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”). The Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of WhiteWave’s material domestic subsidiaries.

WhiteWave is a leading consumer packaged food and beverage company focused on branded plant-based foods and beverages, coffee creamers and beverages, premium dairy and organic greens and produce products throughout North America and Europe. WhiteWave’s widely recognized, leading brands distributed in North America include Silk plant-based foods and beverages, International Delight and LAND O LAKES coffee creamers and beverages, Horizon Organic premium dairy products and Earthbound Farm organic packaged salad greens, fruits and vegetables. Its European brands of plant-based foods and beverages include Alpro and Provamel.

The Simpson Thacher team included William Brentani, Ryan Coombs and David Ray (Capital Markets); Michelle Morad (Intellectual Property); Jason Vollbracht and Judy Yan (Tax); and Jennie Getsin (Blue Sky).