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Simpson Thacher Represents Lenders in $900 Million Financing for Cars.com in Connection With Its Spin-off From TEGNA

06.09.17

Simpson Thacher represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners in connection with $900 million in senior secured credit facilities for Cars.com Inc., consisting of a $450 million revolving credit facility and a $450 million term loan facility, in connection with its spin-off from TEGNA Inc. Following the spin-off, Cars.com became an independent, publicly traded company.

Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) is a leading online research destination for car shoppers and owners, providing a digital automotive platform that connects consumers with dealers and service and repair providers across the United States. TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) is a media and marketing solutions company and one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the United States.

The Simpson Thacher team included Patrick Ryan, Ben Baucom and Katie Crumbaugh (Credit); Nancy Mehlman and Sarah Katz (Tax); Genevieve Dorment (Intellectual Property); Alisa Tschorke (ERISA); Dennis Loiacono (Real Estate); Abram Ellis and Mark Skerry (Regulatory); Tim Mulvihill (Environmental); and Joyce Xu and Shimeng Cheng (Derivatives).