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Centerbridge Partners to Acquire Great Wolf Resorts

03.24.15
Simpson Thacher is representing Centerbridge Partners, L.P. in connection with its announced acquisition of Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Great Wolf Lodge® is North America's largest family of indoor waterpark resorts and the brand leader in the waterpark resort industry. Great Wolf Lodge is a first-class, full service, year-round destination resort. Extending far beyond waterparks, Great Wolf provides families with quality accommodations, exceptional service, as well as popular proprietary amenities all under one roof – creating family traditions, one family at a time.

The Simpson Thacher team includes Caroline Gottschalk, Leah Shen, Kalliope Kefallinos and Deb Gruen (M&A); Greg Ressa, Alexander Labowitz, Julie Lee, Dan Liang and Leanne Welds (Real Estate); Greg Grogan, Alisa Tschorke and Samantha Steinfeld (ECEB); Gary Mandel and Devin Heckman (Tax); Richard Kim (Credit); Ryan Bekkerus and Jonathan Ozner (Capital Markets); Lori Lesser, Genevieve Dorment and Caitlyn Chacon (IP); and Michael Isby (Environmental).  We would also like to thank Derrick Sutter and Derek Stueben for providing invaluable assistance early in the transaction process.