Vistra has played a key role in the acquisition of Thomson Reuters' IP and science business by Baring Private Equity and Onex Partners for USD3.55 billion. All 64 Vistra offices were involved across 41 distinct jurisdictions. Vistra was able to help overcome complexity and provide integrated corporate secretarial and governance assistance during the transaction.   Arjan Schaapman, group managing director international expansion/corporate and private clients, says: “Vistra was delighted to assist with such a significant transaction. The co-operation between the 64 offices in 41 different jurisdictions allowed us to fit the individual needs of our clients irrespective of the scale

I Squared Capital’s ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund has entered into an agreement with Duke Energy to purchase 100 per cent of Duke Energy International’s Latin American businesses, excluding Brazil, for USD1.2 billion enterprise value. Duke Energy International (ex-Brazil) is a power generation and transmission company in Latin America, operating across Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Central America and Argentina.   With over 2,300 megawatts of hydro and thermal generation, 730 kilometres of 220kV transmission lines and natural gas processing facilities, the portfolio is one of the largest privately owned electricity generation companies in Latin America and has significant market share in several

Monroe Capital has acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior term loan to support the acquisition of The Worth Collection by private equity sponsor New Water Capital. Based in New York, Worth is a direct-to-consumer luxury and contemporary women’s apparel business.   The company designs and sells two distinct brands, Worth New York and W by Worth, through a multi-channel distribution model consisting of appointments at a Worth representative’s, or “stylist’s” home, exclusive company-owned showrooms, and various travel trunk shows throughout the country and online.

Law firm Paul Hastings has advised the Weber family on the sale of a majority interest in Weber Automotive to the independent private equity fund Ardian. The transaction was signed after undergoing a competitive bidder process in which Ardian emerged as highest bidder.   The parties have agreed not to disclose the economic details of the transaction, which is subject to the approvals of antitrust authorities.   Given the global activities of Weber Automotive and its subsidiaries in Europe, the US and Asia, the further involvement of the Weber Family post-closing, and a very strong international tax and real estate