Legal DealFolio - KKR investment in Ma San Consumer Corporation

The firm is representing an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in connection with its pending acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Ma San Consumer Corporation for $159 million in cash. The transaction values Masan Consumer at US$1.6 billion and is the largest private equity transaction in Vietnam to date. Masan Consumer is one of Vietnam's leading diversified consumer companies and currently manufactures and distributes a range of food products, including fish sauce, soya sauce, chili sauce, instant noodles and edible oils. The Company commenced operations in 2000 and has subsequently grown its product portfolio, domestic sales and distribution channels to establish a leading position in Vietnam branded food products. The Simpson Thacher team working on this deal includes: Kathryn King Sudol, Ian C. Ho and Justin F. Wong (M&A), and Katharine Moir and Dan Foster (Tax). The firm is representing an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in connection with its pending acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Ma San Consumer Corporation for $159 million in cash. The transaction values Masan Consumer at US$1.6 billion and is the largest private equity transaction in Vietnam to date. Masan Consumer is one of Vietnam's leading diversified consumer companies and currently manufactures and distributes a range of food products, including fish sauce, soya sauce, chili sauce, instant noodles and edible oils. The Company commenced operations in 2000 and has subsequently grown its product portfolio, domestic sales and distribution channels to establish a leading position in Vietnam branded food products. The Simpson Thacher team working on this deal includes: Kathryn King Sudol, Ian C. Ho and Justin F. Wong (M&A), and Katharine Moir and Dan Foster (Tax).

Deal Date:	16-04-2011	Practice Area:	Corporate and M&A
Deal Title:	KKR investment in Ma San Consumer Corporation	Industry:	Food Producers
Description:	The firm is representing an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in connection with its pending acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Ma San Consumer Corporation for $159 million in cash. The transaction values Masan Consumer at US$1.6 billion and is the largest private equity transaction in Vietnam to date. Masan Consumer is one of Vietnam's leading diversified consumer companies and currently manufactures and distributes a range of food products, including fish sauce, soya sauce, chili sauce, instant noodles and edible oils. The Company commenced operations in 2000 and has subsequently grown its product portfolio, domestic sales and distribution channels to establish a leading position in Vietnam branded food products. The Simpson Thacher team working on this deal includes: Kathryn King Sudol, Ian C. Ho and Justin F. Wong (M&A), and Katharine Moir and Dan Foster (Tax). The firm is representing an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in connection with its pending acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Ma San Consumer Corporation for $159 million in cash. The transaction values Masan Consumer at US$1.6 billion and is the largest private equity transaction in Vietnam to date. Masan Consumer is one of Vietnam's leading diversified consumer companies and currently manufactures and distributes a range of food products, including fish sauce, soya sauce, chili sauce, instant noodles and edible oils. The Company commenced operations in 2000 and has subsequently grown its product portfolio, domestic sales and distribution channels to establish a leading position in Vietnam branded food products. The Simpson Thacher team working on this deal includes: Kathryn King Sudol, Ian C. Ho and Justin F. Wong (M&A), and Katharine Moir and Dan Foster (Tax).
Financial Center:	Beijing	Value:	100.01-500.00
Advised Party:	Private Equity Investor	Law Firm	Simpson Thacher
Target Company Jurisdiction	United States	Acquiror Jurisdiction	Norway,China
Classification:	Financial Buyer Acquisitions Primary Buy-Out	Lawyer	Shaolin Luo

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