Capital Markets Transactions

• The lead book-running managers on the USD150m IPO and Nasdaq listing of the units of EGH Acquisition Corp., a U.S.-based SPAC targeting power market and energy transition or sustainability companies.
• The underwriters in connection with a USD1.85bn notes offering by Kinder Morgan, Inc.
• DT Midstream, Inc. in connection with a USD421m follow-on equity offering.
• The underwriters in connection with a USD1bn notes offering by Petrobras Global Finance. N.V. and concurrent tender offer.
• CSW Industrials, Inc. in connection with a USD360.5m upsized follow-on equity offering.
• The selling stockholders in connection with the USD155.9m secondary offering of shares of common stock of Alkami Technology, Inc.
• The underwriters in connection with a USD2.25bn notes offering by Kinder Morgan, Inc.
• The underwriters in connection with a USD148m upsized follow-on equity offering by SilverBow Resources, Inc.
• The underwriters in connection with a USD1.25bn bond offering by Petrobras Global Finance. N.V.
• The sales agents and forward purchasers in connection with a USD1bn at-the-market equity offering by Atmos Energy Corporation.
• The underwriters in connection with a USD1.5bn notes offering by Kinder Morgan.The underwriters in connection with a USD800m senior notes offering by Atmos Energy Corporation.
• DT Midstream in connection with an offering of USD600m senior secured notes.
• The joint book-running managers on the USD200m re-opening offering by Atmos Energy Corporation of its senior notes.
• The conflicts committee of the general partner, CSI Compressco GP LLC, in CSI Compressco LP’s (CSI) execution of agreements resulting in a series of transactions that enable CSI to redeem all its outstanding senior unsecured notes due 2022.
• CVR Partners and its wholly owned subsidiary, CVR Nitrogen Finance, in connection with their private placement offering of USD550m senior secured notes.
• The underwriters in connection with a USD1bn senior notes offering by Buckeye Partners, L.P.
• The underwriters in connection with Atmos Energy Corporation’s USD2.2bn worth of senior notes offerings.
• The dealer managers in connection with the abbreviated five-day droppable cash tender offers by Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, acting through its Dutch finance subsidiary Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (PGF), for 19 series of PGF´s global notes in various currencies with an approximate aggregate value of USD2bn.
• ExcelFin Acquisition Corp. in connection with its pending USD370m business combination with Baird Medical Investment Holdings Limited.The underwriters on the USD115m IPO and Nasdaq listing of the units of ESH Acquisition Corp., a U.S.-based SPAC targeting music and entertainment, sports and hospitality companies.
• Private placement agents in the business combination and USD91m PIPE transaction between European Biotech Acquisition Corp. and Oculis SA.
• The underwriters on the USD230m IPO and Nasdaq listing of the units of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II, a U.S.-based SPAC targeting renewable and clean energy companies.
• BofA Securities as the sole placement agent in connection with the private placement offering by 5E Advanced Materials of USD60m aggregate principal amount of its 4.50% secured convertible notes to BEP Special Situations IV.
• The book-running manager on the USD172.5m IPO and Nasdaq listing of units of Global Blockchain Acquisition Corp., a U.S.-based SPAC targeting blockchain related technology, economy, industries, and solutions companies.
• LatAmGrowth SPAC, a Latin American-based SPAC targeting high growth companies in Latin America, mainly Brazil, on its USD130m IPO and Nasdaq listing of units.
• The placement agents on a USD154m PIPE transaction in connection with the business combination of Oaktree Acquisition Corp. II and Alvotech Lux Holdings S.A.S.
• The underwriter on the USD200m IPO and NYSE listing of the units of Spree Acquisition Corp. 1 Limited, an Israel-based SPAC targeting companies in the mobility-related technology industry.
• Investcorp Europe Acquisition Corp I, a Europe-based SPAC targeting consumer and lifestyle, niche manufacturing, and technology sectors, on its USD345m IPO and Nasdaq listing of units.
• The underwriters on the USD138m IPO and Nasdaq listing of the units of Jupiter Wellness Acquisition Corp., a U.S.-based SPAC targeting companies in the healthcare industry.
• The underwriters on the USD250m IPO and NYSE listing of the units of Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II, a U.S.-based SPAC targeting companies in the technology industry.
• The underwriters on the USD172.5m IPO and Nasdaq listing of the units of APx Acquisition Corp. I, a SPAC targeting technology-enabled Latin American companies.
• The underwriters on the USD230m IPO and NYSE listing of the units of Athena Consumer Acquisition Corp, a U.S.-based SPAC targeting technology and consumer sectors.
• Fin Venture Capital and Grand Fortune Capital, the sponsors of ExcelFin Acquisition Corp. in connection with its USD200m IPO and Nasdaq listing of units.
• Worldwide Webb Acquisition Corp., a U.S.-based SPAC targeting a market-leading, differentiated internet company, on its USD200m IPO and Nasdaq listing of units.
• Credit Suisse as sole book-running manager on the upsized initial public offering of SilverBox Corp III, a special-purpose acquisition company, of 13,800,000 units at an offering price of USD10 per unit, resulting in aggregate gross proceeds to the company of USD139.38m.
• ESGEN Acquisition Corporation, a U.S.-based SPAC targeting opportunities in the North American energy and infrastructure value chain, on its USD276m IPO and Nasdaq listing of units.
• The underwriters on the USD287m IPO and NYSE listing of the units of Flame Acquisition Corp., a U.S.-based SPAC targeting the energy sector.
• ESM Acquisition Corporation, a U.S.-based SPAC targeting businesses in the low carbon economy, on its USD300m IPO and NYSE listing of units.
• The underwriters on the USD230m IPO and Nasdaq listing of the units of Alpha Capital Acquisition Company, a Latin America-based SPAC targeting technology companies.
• Hudson Structured Capital in connection with its sponsorship of Kairos Acquisition Capital, a SPAC that raised USD276m in gross proceeds.
• The underwriters on the USD230m IPO and Nasdaq listing of the units of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp., a U.S.-based SPAC targeting renewable and clean energy companies.
• The underwriters on the USD200m IPO and NYSE listing of the units of two, a U.S.-based SPAC targeting technology companies.
• Build Acquisition Corp., a U.S.-based SPAC targeting software and tech-enabled service companies, on its USD200m IPO and NYSE listing of the units.
• Bank of America and SPAC Churchill Capital Corp. IV on a USD2.5bn PIPE transaction with Lucid Motors, Inc., an electric car manufacturer. This PIPE transaction is the largest ever done with a SPAC business combination.
• Credit Suisse in NavSite Holdings, Inc.’s deSPAC acquisition of Spire Global, Inc., a leading global provider of space-based data and analytics.
• Barclays on a USD100m PIPE transaction in connection with the deSPAC combination of Ouster Inc., a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors for the industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive industries, and Colonnade Acquisition Corp, a SPAC.
• The underwriter on the USD200m IPO and Nasdaq listing of the units of XPAC Acquisition Corp., a SPAC targeting Brazilian companies.
• The underwriters on the USD530m IPO and NYSE listing of the units of Elliott Opportunity II Corp., a SPAC targeting technology and technology-enabled services companies.
• The placement agents on a USD300m PIPE transaction in connection with the business combination of Cellebrite and TWC Tech Holdings, a SPAC.
• The placement agent on a USD300m PIPE transaction in connection with the business combination of Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. and Omniome.
• A private E&P company in a USD300m Rule 144A note offering and subsequent USD150m tack-on offering. (previous firm experience)
• An MJDS issuer in a USD280m public offering of stock and convertible notes. (previous firm experience)
• An insurance company in a USD300m public note offering. (previous firm experience)
• An upstream MLP in its USD90m initial public offering. (previous firm experience)
• A chemical company in a registered direct offering. (previous firm experience)
• An underwriter by serving as counsel in the USD75m equity offering for an oilfield services company. (previous firm experience)
• An acquirer by conducting an offer to exchange the target company’s Rule 144A notes for those of the acquirer as part of a USD200m acquisition. (previous firm experience)
• A public technology company in the restructuring of its public debt. (previous firm experience)
• A privately held hospitality company in a USD1.7bn refinancing that included a Rule 144A offering. (previous firm experience)
• A privately held hospitality company in a USD250m senior note Rule 144A tack-on offering. (previous firm experience)

Public Mergers and Acquisitions

• Bigtincan Holdings Limited in connection with its business combination with Investcorp AI Acquisition Corp.
• J.F. Lehman & Company on its USD1.2bn acquisition of Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc.
• KMG Chemicals on its USD1.6bn acquisition by Cabot Microelectronics Corporation.
• Worldwide Webb Acquisition Corp. in its USD650m merger with Aark Singapore Pte Ltd, and its subsidiary Aeries Technology, a global professional services and consulting partner for business leadership teams, private equity sponsors, and their portfolio companies.
• Investcorp Europe Acquisition Corp I in connection with its pending USD426m business combination with Orca Holdings Limited.
• TV Ammo, Inc. (True Velocity) in connection with its pending USD1.21bn business combination with Breeze Holdings Acquisition Corp.
• Alta Mesa Holdings, an oil & gas company, in its USD3.8bn merger with a SPAC and a midstream company.
• A Texas-based automotive industry service provider and its subsidiary in connection with the sale of 100 percent of their outstanding stock to a leading New York City-based insurance provider.
• A public oil and gas company in a USD1.1bn public company merger. (previous firm experience)
• A privately held hospitality company in its USD180m acquisition of a company operating high-end steakhouse restaurants. (previous firm experience)
• A private oil and gas company in the USD150m acquisition of a public company and associated financing. (previous firm experience)
• Private equity funds in the USD700m acquisition of a public E&P company. (previous firm experience)
• An NYSE-listed company in a USD1.2bn management led-buyout. (previous firm experience)

Private Mergers and Acquisitions

• NESR Limited, a subsidiary of National Energy Services Reunited Corp. in its minority stake investment into Salttech Holding B.V.
• Energy and Minerals Group, Denham Capital and Vision Blue Resources in its investment into Serra Verde Group.
• The Energy and Mineral Group and Vision Blue’s USD150m acquisition of mining assets in Brazil from Serra Verde Pesquisa e Mineração Ltda.
• Build Group’s USD175m acquisition of an interest in Amelia.
• Landry’s USD56m acquisition of Restaurants Unlimited from RUI Holding Corp.
• American Automotive & Financial Services, Inc. USD180m sale to Assurant, Inc.
• A private equity fund in its acquisition from a private E&P company of USD750m of oil and gas properties. (previous firm experience)
• An NYSE-listed E&P company in its acquisition of the subsidiary of a Malaysian national oil company operating offshore in Equatorial Guinea. (previous firm experience)
• A public hospitality company in the sale of more than 120 restaurants to a venture fund. (previous firm experience)
• A private biotech developer in the sale of its business to a large public company. (previous firm experience)
• A public chemical company in multiple acquisitions of chemical plants, including acquisitions in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Singapore and Malaysia. (previous firm experience)

Shareholder Activism

• VAALCO Energy, Inc. in successfully defending against a proxy contest by insurgent shareholders to unseat a majority of the board.
• Callon Petroleum Company in the defense of multiple proxy fights.
• National Western Insurance Group in the defense of a shareholder activist campaign.
• InterOil Corporation in successfully defending against a proxy contest by the company’s founder and former CEO.
• Ultra Petroleum in the defense of an activist campaign.
• Bonterra Energy Corp. in its successful hostile takeover defense by Obsidian Energy Ltd.