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Firm Advises on Financing of Avago’s $37 Billion Acquisition of Broadcom

06.01.15

Simpson Thacher is representing Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Barclays Bank PLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as lead arrangers with respect to a new committed debt financing for Avago, in connection with its announced $37 billion acquisition of Broadcom Corporation.

Avago is a leading designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of analog semiconductor devices with a focus on III-V based products and complex digital and mixed signal CMOS based devices. Avago's product portfolio is extensive and includes thousands of products in four primary target markets: wireless communications, enterprise storage, wired infrastructure and industrial and other. Broadcom Corporation is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications.

The Simpson Thacher team includes Alexandra Kaplan, Richard Kim and Kara Sharkey (Credit); Edward Chung, Mark Brod, Katerina Kousoula and Erica Lee (Corporate); Marcela Robledo and Michelle Morad (IP); Jordan Tamchin (Tax); Jamin Koslowe and Alina Grinman (ECEB).