The transactions highlighted below are representative of Greenhill engagements. In addition, the Firm has completed many engagements that were not publicly-disclosed.
Recent Transactions
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20-Jun-24
Pending
$1.8 billion
Target:
CP Kelco
Acquiror:
Tate & Lyle
Advising Tate & Lyle plc, a UK-listed specialty food and beverage ingredients company, on the acquisition of CP Kelco, a US-based provider of pectin, speciality gums and other nature-based ingredients, from J.M. Huber Corporation
01-May-24
Undisclosed
Target:
Functional Formularies
Acquiror:
Danone
Advised Danone on its acquisition of Functional Formularies, a leading whole foods tube feeding business in the US, from Swander Pace Capital
16-Nov-23
~$400 million
Target:
Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards (Brown-Forman)
Acquiror:
The Duckhorn Portfolio
Advised Brown-Forman, the largest American-owned spirits and wine company, on its sale of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards to The Duckhorn Portfolio
14-Jul-23
$674 million
Target:
Juice Plus+
Advised Juice Plus+, a global health and wellness company in the direct selling space on a comprehensive recapitalization transaction
16-Feb-23
Pending
$220 million
Target:
Flavor Specialty Ingredients division of IFF
Acquiror:
Exponent Private Equity
Sole financial adviser to Exponent, one of the UK’s leading private equity firms, on the acquisition of IFF’s Flavor Specialty Ingredients division, a global leader in the base aromas market
03-Nov-22
Undisclosed
Target:
Pixelligent Technologies
Acquiror:
MVolution Partners
Advised Pixelligent Technologies, a leading manufacturer of nanocrystal material used in consumer electronic devices, on its growth capital raise
25-Oct-22
Pending
Undisclosed
Target:
Acreage Holdings
Acquiror:
Canopy Growth Corporation
Advising Canopy Growth, a leading diversified cannabis company, on the re-organization and consolidation of its U.S. cannabis assets under a new holding company, Canopy USA, and on related investments and debt repurchase transactions
08-Aug-22
Pending
$3.0 billion
Target:
InSinkErator (Emerson Electric)
Acquiror:
Whirlpool Corporation
Advised Whirlpool Corporation on its announced acquisition of InSinkErator, the world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for home and commercial use from Emerson Electric for cash consideration of $3.0 billion
30-Jun-22
Undisclosed
Target:
Sands Family
Acquiror:
Constellation Brands, Inc
Advised the Sands Family in connection with the elimination of Constellation Brands' Class B common stock, which included the conversion of each share of Class B common stock into the right to receive one share of Class A common stock plus $64.64 in cash consideration
08-Dec-21
$240 million
Target:
Alert 360
Acquiror:
My Alarm Center
Advising My Alarm Center, a nationwide provider of security and smart home monitoring services, on the acquisition of Alert 360, a leading competitor in the alarm monitoring industry
10-Nov-21
Undisclosed
Target:
Bell's Brewery
Acquiror:
Lion / Kirin
Advised Lion, one of Australasia’s leading beverage companies and a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Kirin Holdings, on the acquisition of Bell’s Brewery, a leading US independent craft brewery
12-Jul-21
Pending
$1.7 billion
Target:
Tate & Lyle PLC’s Primary Products business in North America and Latin America (50% stake)
Acquiror:
KPS Capital Partners
Advising Tate & Lyle PLC, a leading UK-based global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, on its sale of a controlling stake in its Primary Products business in North America and Latin America
11-Jun-21
$248 million
Target:
My Alarm Center
Acquiror:
Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders on the pre-packaged Chapter 11 restructuring of My Alarm Center, a provider of security and smart home monitoring services
07-Jun-21
Undisclosed
Target:
Rights to General, Right Guard and Dry Idea brands
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised Henkel on its brand divestment program (including the sale of the General, Right Guard and Dry Idea brands)
10-May-21
Pending
N/A
Target:
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.’s Fruit Preparations business
Acquiror:
Frulact Serviços Partilhados, SA
Advised International Flavors & Fragrances on the divestiture of its European-based Fruit Preparation business to Frulact Serviços Partilhados, SA
31-Mar-21
$801 million
Target:
Assets of NPC International, a former national Wendy’s and Pizza Hut franchisee
Acquiror:
Flynn Restaurant Group and a consortium of existing Wendy’s franchisees
Advised the Company on its chapter 11 proceedings and $801mm sale through a § 363 process
18-Mar-21
$750 million
Target:
Canopy Growth Corporation
Acquiror:
King Street Capital Management, L.P.
Advised Canopy Growth, a leading diversified cannabis company, on its US$750 million term loan financing with King Street Capital Management, L.P.
25-Feb-21
$1.5 billion
Target:
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
Acquiror:
Sycamore Partners
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of First-Lien Term Loan lenders of Ascena Retail Group, Inc. with respect to (i) negotiation of a restructuring support agreement, including a fully backstopped DIP and exit financing and (ii) a sale of Ann Taylor, LOFT and Lane Bryant as well as the intellectual property assets of the Justice and Catherine’s brands.
29-Dec-20
$110 million
Target:
Biogix, Inc.
Acquiror:
Alliance Pharma plc
Advised Biogix, Inc., a leader in the development, research and distribution of clinically tested menopause and perimenopause supplements in the U.S. under the flagship brand Amberen, on its sale to Alliance Pharma plc
13-Nov-20
$495 million
Target:
Libbey, Inc.
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised the Committee of Unsecured Creditors on the in-court restructuring of Libbey, Inc., a leading tableware manufacturer
13-Nov-20
$343 million
Target:
Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised Ad Hoc Group of Note Holders with respect to Revlon’s Exchange Offer
16-Oct-20
$430 million
Target:
Alert 360 (Central Security Group, Inc.)
Acquiror:
N/A
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders on the out-of-court restructuring of Alert 360 (Central Security Group, Inc.), a leading home-security provider
30-Sep-20
$236 million
Target:
J. Jill, Inc.
Acquiror:
TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P.
Advised TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P., a leading investment management company and majority shareholder of J. Jill, on the comprehensive out-of-court recapitalization of J. Jill
11-Jun-20
$760 million
Target:
CSM Bakery Solutions
Acquiror:
Rhône Group
Advised the Ad-Hoc Group of First Lien and Second Lien Lenders on consensual out-of-court amend & extend
23-Mar-20
$68 million
Target:
Abacus Health Products, Inc.
Acquiror:
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc.
Advised Abacus Health Products, Inc., a leader in over-the-counter (“OTC”) topical products combining active pharmaceutical ingredients with cannabidiol (“CBD”) hemp extract, on its sale to the Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc., a market leader in hemp-derived CBD wellness products.