April 2, 2015
Willkie assists global chemical company in securing committed financing with respect to the all-cash acquisition of natural soda ash producer.
Willkie client Tronox Limited announced it has acquired the Alkali Chemicals business from FMC Corporation $1.64 billion. The purchase price was funded with approximately $1 billion of cash and approximately $600 million of new debt pursuant to a notes offering. The Willkie team was led by partner Leonard Klingbaum and included associates P. Joshua Deason and Mia Ellis.