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TDR Capital-Led Consortium Acquires LeasePlan Corporation NV

03.21.16

The Firm represented LP Group BV, a portfolio company of a consortium of investors led by TDR Capital, in its acquisition of LeasePlan Corporation NV. LeasePlan is a global fleet management, driver mobility and vehicle leasing provider headquartered in the Netherlands and operates in 32 countries around the world.

The Firm advised LP Group BV and its affiliates on the financing aspects of the acquisition including the issue of €1.25 billion of 6.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2021 and $400 million of 7.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2021, and certain credit facilities totaling €1.78 billion.

The Simpson Thacher team included Stephen Short and Kristina Ostertag (Credit); Gil Strauss, Carol Daniel, Noam Katz, Uma Sud, Natalie Kone, Hillyer Jennings and Anna Pollak (Capital Markets); Meredith Jones and Joseph Tootle (Tax); and Jeanne Annarumma (ERISA).