Simpson Thacher represented the initial purchasers, led by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by Newell Brands Inc. of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.500% Senior Notes due 2028.
Newell Brands is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz.
The Simpson Thacher team included John C. Ericson, Matt Petrone, Emma Brown and Jacob Broz (Capital Markets); Jonathan Cantor and Ruoxi Zhang (Tax); Jeanne Annarumma and Pasco Struhs (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Andrew Pagliughi (Blue Sky); and Corina Holland (IP).