Mark Alan Spitzer Partner

Represented administrative agent in first lien revolving and term credit facilities aggregating $90 million, the proceeds of which were initially used to finance a sponsor’s acquisition of a manufacturer of fineblanked metal components for automotive and industrial applications.

Represented lender in $450 million revolving and term credit facilities provided to a leading bottled water supplier.

Represented mezzanine fund in its purchase of $18 million in senior subordinated notes and related equity interests issued in connection with a private equity firm’s acquisition of a specialty pharmacy operations company and subsequent acquisitions of complementary lines of business.

Represented administrative agent in connection with acquisition financing (including revolving, term and add-on acquisition line facilities of $55 million in the aggregate) provided to a sponsor for its acquisition of an independent tire dealer and automotive services provider operating in multiple states.

Represented multinational apparel retailer in Cdn$40 million asset-based revolving credit facility.

Represented administrative agent in revolving and term credit facilities provided to a private equity firm for its acquisition of a multichannel direct marketer and specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, jewelry and home furnishings. Also represented such administrative agent in a subsequent dividend recapitalization transaction resulting in an increase to the aggregate credit facilities to more than $93 million.

Represented administrative agent in $125 million revolving credit facility provided to a prominent Southern California oil and crude refining operator.

Represented lender in multiple “capital call” facilities (including domestic and multicurrency credits) providing more than $750 million in revolving credit lines to various funds managed by a pre-eminent investment advisor.

Represented insurance company subsidiary as syndicate arranger and lead purchaser in connection with the purchase of $55 million in senior subordinated notes and associated common warrants relating to a private equity firm’s acquisition of a manufacturer, packager and processor of dried fruits, nuts and snack mixes.

Represented international conglomerate oilfield products manufacturer in a $20 million multi-facility, cross-border financing arrangement.

Represented regional bank as agent and lender with respect to $90 million secured revolving, term and trade finance credit facilities provided to a manufacturer and global distributor of cosmetics and other beauty care products, including the financing of a significant strategic acquisition.

• Represented a Fortune Top 30 company in connection with a portfolio sale (including leases, loans and other financial products) to another Fortune 10 company. Purchase price exceeded $2 billion.

Represented administrative agent in revolving and term credit facilities provided to a sponsor in connection with its acquisition of a retail company offering multi-category lifestyle branded products. Also represented the administrative agent in a subsequent dividend recapitalization transaction resulting in an increase to the aggregate credit facilities to $125 million.

Represented mezzanine fund in its purchase of senior subordinated notes aggregating $20 million issued in connection with a “sponsor-to-sponsor” acquisition of a consumer housewares company.

Represented a small business investment company in connection with its purchase of $22 million in senior secured notes, which included a $10.5 million line of credit for future acquisitions, and warrants to purchase membership interests issued by a leading dental laboratory group of companies.

Represented administrative agent in connection with a $100 million revolving (“re-discount”) and term credit facilities provided to a regional finance/factoring company.

Represented administrative agent in extensive workout and restructure of working capital, term and swap credit facilities aggregating in excess of $100 million with a joint venture providing distribution and advertising services to owners of local daily newspapers. Transaction included exchange of a portion of the debt for equity in the restructured company.

Represented lender in the initial $1 billion and subsequent upsize to $1.75 billion unsecured revolving credit facility provided to a joint venture investor in power generation projects.

Represented a steering committee (consisting of revolving, initial term and delayed draw term lenders) with respect to an aborted restructuring of credit commitments exceeding $2 billion provided to a hotel/casino developer.

Represented lender in $50 million revolving and term credit facilities provided to a company specializing in digital surround-sound formats used in commercial/theatrical and consumer grade applications.

Represented a small business investment company in connection with its purchase of senior secured revolving and term notes issued by an electronic cigarette and vaping products company.

Represented lender in $75 million unsecured revolving credit facility provided to a worldwide executive recruitment and leadership talent consulting services firm.