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Hellman & Friedman to Invest in SimpliSafe

07.03.18

The Firm is representing Hellman & Friedman in connection with entering into a definitive agreement to invest in SimpliSafe. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2018, subject to the waiting period under the HSR Act and other customary closing conditions. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system and pioneering business model have propelled SimpliSafe to become one of the country’s largest and fastest growing home security providers, now protecting over two million Americans. SimpliSafe combines thoughtfully designed technology with industry-leading professional monitoring and verification – all at fair and honest prices with no long-term contracts.

The Simpson Thacher team includes Rich Capelouto, Atif Azher, Naveed Anwar, Alexis Orenstein, Andy Roy and Christopher Sun (M&A); David Rubinsky, Joo Hyun Lee and Jason Fixelle (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Brian Steinhardt (Credit); Marcela Robledo and Marissa Lambert (Intellectual Property); and Jacqueline Clinton (Tax).