Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by Banc of America Securities LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, in the issuance of $500 million of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2019 by Roper Industries, Inc. The firm previously represented the underwriters in a public offering of $500 million of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2013 in August 2008.
Roper Industries, Inc. is a diversified industrial company that provides engineered products for global niche markets, including water, energy, radio frequency and research/medical applications.
The Simpson Thacher team included Joe Kaufman, Justin Cooke, Victor Chai and Ariel Oxman (Capital Markets); Jonathan Cantor (Tax); and Andrew Pagliughi and Emily Fagiola (Blue Sky). Paralegal Matt Glasser provided valuable assistance.