Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, in connection with the recent public offering by Verisk Analytics, Inc. of $400 million of 4.125% senior notes due 2029.
Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes for general corporate purposes.
The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction included Mark Brod, Rise Norman, Ashley Yoon and Michael Ratay (Capital Markets); Jonathan Cantor and Sarah Julian Duffy (Tax); Melanie Jolson (IP); and Jennie Getsin (FINRA and Blue Sky).