Nathan Whitaker

Mr. Whitaker’s recent experience includes advising:

Private Equity

• Marlin Equity Partners on its:
  • Sale of a stake in Bazaarvoice, a provider of product reviews and user-generated content solutions, to Thomas H. Lee Partners
  • Acquisition of ProcessUnity, a leading provider of third-party risk and cybersecurity management software solutions
• Genstar Capital Partners on financing the acquisition of BBB Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts to the vehicle aftermarket, by way of term loans and an asset-based revolving credit facility
• DC Capital Partners on its:
  • Strategic partnership with Hill Technical Solutions, a system engineering contracting firm
  • Strategic partnership with Digital Force Technologies, a search and navigation equipment manufacturer
• Digital Force Technologies, a DC Capital Partners portfolio company, on acquiring Adelos, a fiber-optic sensor development company
• Leonard Green & Partners on acquiring West Shore Homes Holdings, the parent company of West Shore Home, which provides residential home improvement and remodeling services
• Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) on its US$3.9 billion acquisition of Columbia Property Trust, a provider of real estate investment management and advisory services
• Lineage Logistics, a Bay Grove Capital portfolio company, on acquiring:
  • Cryo-Trans, North America’s leading provider of refrigerated and insulated railcars and rail management solutions
  • Maines Paper & Food Service, a producer and distributor of meat, fruits, vegetables, dairies, beverages, and seafood
• A private equity sponsor on financing its acquisition of a portfolio company in the manufacturing and consumer products sector

Companies

• Amgen, a global biotechnology company, in refinancing its US$2.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility
• Avery Dennison, a global materials science company, on its US$1.45 billion acquisition of Vestcom, a privately held provider of pricing and branded label solutions for retailers and consumer packaged goods companies
• Blend, a leader in digital lending software, on financing its acquisition of Title365, a top provider of title insurance and settlement services from Mr. Cooper Group
• Savers, an operator of a for profit thrift-store chain featuring gently used clothing, accessories, and household goods, on:
  • A cross-border debt and equity restructuring transaction involving term loan, revolving loan, and letter of credit facilities exceeding US$650 million
  • Selling a controlling stake in the company to Ares Management and Crescent Capital
• A privately held growth company in the fashion retail sector in multiple cross-border debt refinancing and corporate restructuring transactions
• A privately held manufacturer in the consumer products sector in forbearance arrangements with its creditors relating to its term loan and revolving credit facilities
• Various private debt funds in direct term-loan financing facilities for borrowers in the technology and energy sectors