Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by joint bookrunning managers Goldman, Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan, in connection with a registered public offering by investment funds associated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (the "Selling Stockholders") of 41,400,000 shares of US Foods Holding Corp. (“US Foods”) common stock. A total of approximately $1.1 billion in proceeds before expenses was raised in the offering. The Selling Stockholders received all the proceeds from the offering.
US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor, serving approximately 250,000 chefs, restaurants and foodservice operators across the country. With nearly 25,000 employees and more than 60 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates approximately $23 billion in annual revenue.
The Simpson Thacher team for this transaction included Joseph Kaufman, Matthew Levy, Clark Warthen and Brian Jones (Capital Markets); David Rubinsky, Alina Grinman and Monisha Bhayana (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Nancy Mehlman, Jacqueline Clinton and Taylor Weinstein (Tax); Linda Nyberg (IP); Jennie Getsin (FINRA & Blue Sky); Tim Mulvihill (Environmental); Makiko Harunari (Credit); and Steve DeLott (Insurance).