Practice Areas - Corporate and M&A Law Firms and Lawyers
| Deal Date: | 29-05-2012 | Practice Area: | Corporate and M&A |
| Deal Title: | Riverwood Capital investment in Lighting Science Group | Industry: | Electronic & Electrical Equipment |
| Description: |
The Firm represented Riverwood Capital in connection with its investment in Lighting Science Group Corporation. Lighting Science Group announced the completion of its final round of private placements in which it raised approximately $140 million in equity funding and commitments from various investors. Lighting Science Group is one of the world's leading LED lighting manufacturers and designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products.
The Simpson Thacher team working on this transaction includes: Kirsten Jensen, Atif Azher and Joel Beck-Coon (M&A); Katharine Moir and Dan Foster (Tax); Jeff Ostrow, Marcela Robledo and Samantha Himelman (Intellectual Property); Tristan Brown and Sarah Dale (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); and Mark Tannahill (Private Funds).
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| Financial Center: | Silicon Valley | Value: | 0.00-0.00 |
| Advised Party: | Private Equity Investor | Law Firm | Simpson Thacher |
| Target Company Jurisdiction | United States | Acquiror Jurisdiction | United States |
| Classification: |
Financial Buyer Acquisitions Minority Investment |
Lawyer | Kirsten J Jensen |
