Simpson Thacher Represents Initial Purchasers in $300 Million Notes Offering by GFL Environmental for Acquisition of Solid Waste Business of TransForce Inc.
Simpson Thacher recently represented the initial purchasers, led by Credit Suisse, BMO Capital Markets and Barclays, in connection with the offering by GFL Environmental Inc. (“GFL”) of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 9.875% Senior Notes due 2021. The proceeds of the offering were used to finance the acquisition of the solid waste business of TransForce Inc., repay existing indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
GFL, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is a leading Canadian diversified environmental services company with solid waste and liquid waste operations. Through its national platform of operations, GFL serves approximately 29,000 commercial, industrial and institutional customers.
The Simpson Thacher team included Mark Brod, Alex Coedo, Hana Nah and Thomas Killeen (Capital Markets); Jonathan Cantor and Taylor Alexander (Tax); and Jennie Getsin (Blue Sky).