A&O Shearman advises Bridgepoint on Vermaat’s EUR500M cross-border refinancing

Vermaat, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading provider of premium outsourced catering services to companies, hospitals, museums, airports and events globally, and operates over 350 premium food and beverage outlets. A&O Shearman has supported Bridgepoint and Vermaat’s management team on their financing package since the original acquisition by Bridgepoint in 2019.   

The A&O Shearman team was led by Debt Finance partner Robin Harvey together with senior associate Nihaal Khanna in London, alongside associate Nahima Parvin. The A&O Shearman team in Amsterdam was led by partner Erik-Jan Wagenvoort, alongside senior associate Nina Harteveld and associate Daan Groenewoud.

Global co-head of Private Equity and private equity sector lead Robin Harvey commented, "Our team’s deep market insight enabled us to secure a strong refinancing package for Bridgepoint and Vermaat, reflecting both the quality of Vermaat’s international business and the strength of our client partnership. This transaction is a testament to our ability to deliver for our clients across all market cycles." 

A&O Shearman maintains a longstanding relationship with Bridgepoint, advising on a range of financings across acquisitions and portfolio companies globally. This transaction further demonstrates the firm’s ability to support its clients on their most significant challenges and its deep expertise in advising on complex, cross-border leveraged financings for multinational clients.