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Simpson Thacher Represents JPMorgan as Financial Advisor to Global Brass and Copper Holdings in Its Announced Merger with Affiliate of Wieland-Werke AG

05.28.19

Simpson Thacher is representing J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as financial advisor to Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BRSS) (“Global Brass and Copper”) in connection with its announced merger with Wieland Holdings, Inc. (“Wieland”), pursuant to which Wieland will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Global Brass and Copper’s common stock for $44 per share in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2019, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Global Brass and Copper, through its wholly-owned principal operating subsidiary, Global Brass and Copper, Inc., is a leading, value-added converter, fabricator, processor and distributor of specialized non-ferrous products, including a wide range of sheet, strip, foil, rod, tube and fabricated metal component products.  The majority of Global Brass and Copper’s operations and sales activities are focused in North America under the Olin Brass, Chase Brass and A.J. Oster brand names.

The Simpson Thacher team includes Caroline Gottschalk and Mark Viera (M&A).