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Avianca Holdings to Sell 30% Interest in LifeMiles B.V. to Advent International

07.20.15

Simpson Thacher represented Avianca Holdings S.A. (“Avianca Holdings”), a leading Latin American airline group, in connection with its sale to Advent International of a 30% interest in LifeMiles B.V., a subsidiary of Avianca Holdings. LifeMiles B.V. operates the LifeMiles loyalty program, one of the largest loyalty programs in Latin America with leading market positions in Colombia, Peru and Central America. The completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. In connection with this transaction Avianca Holdings will receive total proceeds of US$343 million and will maintain a 70% interest in LifeMiles B.V. 

The Simpson Thacher team included David Williams, Juan Francisco Mendez, Borja Marcos and Diego Kexel (M&A); Taylor Alexander (Tax); Marcela Robledo (IP); Larry Moss and David Mollo-Christensen (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); and David Caldwell and Christopher Hultman (Regulatory).