March 26, 2015
Firm represents Feu Vert, the European leader in automotive equipment and maintenance, and its majority shareholder, Qualium Investissement, in the matter.
Feu Vert, the European leader in automotive equipment and maintenance, and its majority shareholder, Qualium, recently announced a successful €250 million refinancing. The refinancing includes a senior credit agreement with, among others, Financière Cofidim as borrower and BNP Paribas as mandated lead arranger, and a mezzanine bonds subscription agreement. Feu Vert has more than 680 centers and 7100 employees in Europe.
Willkie advised Qualium Investissement and Feu Vert in the matter. The Willkie team was led by national partner Gabriel Flandin (corporate) and partner Paul Lombard (financing) and included special European counsel Philippe Grudé (tax) and associates Stanislas Curien (financing) and Elise Carrera and Xavier Nassoy (both corporate).
