Simpson Thacher is representing Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in connection with its proposed acquisition of First Data Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately $29 billion. First Data is a leading provider of electronic commerce and payment solutions for businesses worldwide. Under the terms of the deal, First Data shareholders will receive $34 in cash for each share of First Data common stock they hold. This is among the top five announced LBO transactions to date.

The Simpson Thacher team working on this deal includes: Gary Horowitz, Lee Meyerson, Sean Rodgers, Chris May, Ian Ho and Rhett Van Syoc (M&A); James Cross, Melissa Hutson and Sean Murphy (Credit); Richard Fenyes (Capital Markets); Steve Todrys and Shari Silverman (Tax); Andrea Wahlquist, Andy O'Brien and Beth Understahl (Employee Benefits); and Joe Tringali, Michael Naughton and Jonathan Parker (Antitrust).

Lawyers:
• James D. Cross
• Richard A. Fenyes
• Ian C. Ho
• Gary I. Horowitz
• Melissa J. Hutson
• Christopher R. May
• Lee A. Meyerson
• Sean P. Murphy
• Michael C. Naughton
• Sean D. Rodgers
• Steven C. Todrys
• Joseph F. Tringali
• Rhett A. Van Syoc
• Andrea K. Wahlquist

Related Practice Areas:
• Corporate
• Banking and Credit
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Capital Markets and Securities
• Litigation
• Antitrust
• Tax
• Tax - Mergers and Acquisitions
• Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
• Financial Institutions Practice

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