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Simpson Thacher Represents J.P. Morgan in World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Financing Transaction

09.14.11
Simpson Thacher represented J.P. Morgan, as administrative agent and lead arranger, in connection with a three-year $200 million revolving credit facility for World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”).
 
WWE, a publicly traded company, is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.  The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content to a global audience through its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms.  WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide.  The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
 
The Simpson Thacher team included Patrick Ryan, Brandon Messina and Rodrigo Surcan dos Santos.