Practice Areas - Debt Capital Markets Law Firms and Lawyers
| Deal Date: | 12-05-2014 | Practice Area: | Debt Capital Markets |
| Deal Title: | Alain Afflelou Group High Yield Senior Bond Issuance | Industry: | Healthcare Equipment & Services |
| Description: |
King and Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin advised the Alain Afflelou Group on the refinancing of its existing debt package. The refinancing was implemented by high yield bonds (EUR440 million) comprising EUR365 million 5.625% of senior secured bonds and EUR75 million 7.875% senior bonds. The refinancing also includes a super senior revolver credit of EUR30 million.
The French optician chain Alain Afflelou is owned by Lion Capital (approximately 70%), Apax Partners (approximately 14%), Mssr. Alain Afflelou (approximately 14%), with the remaining shares belonging to the management. With a network of 1,164 stores, including 1,000 franchises, the group reported revenues of EUR331 million (for a total network turnover of EUR650 million) in 2013.
The Alain Afflelou Group was advised by the Parisian team of King and Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin with assistance from the offices of London, Madrid and Luxembourg.
Thomas Maitrejean.
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| Financial Center: | Paris | Value: | 500.01-1000.00 |
| Advised Party: | Issuer | Law Firm | King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin |
| Issuer | France | Listing | France |
| Classification: |
High-Yield Bonds |
Lawyer | Thomas Maitrejean |
