J. Porter Durham, III Associate

Experience

• Representation of a private equity-backed leading provider of non-destructive testing and related services to energy and industrial end markets in North America in its add-on acquisition of a leading provider of engineering, materials testing and analysis, and technology development.
• Representation a private equity-backed leading provider of non-destructive testing and related services to energy and industrial end markets in North America in its add-on acquisition of a provider of a wide spectrum of services to support the safety & reliability of assets and infrastructure throughout North America and the United Kingdom.
• Representation of a reuse and recycling consulting and management services company in its sale to a national technology-enabled managed waste service provider.
• Representation of a distributor and servicer of strut channel, cable tray, fittings and associated components used in electrical infrastructure in its add-on acquisition of a leading supplier of valves, flanges, fittings and other mechanical parts for the waterworks and fire suppression industries.
• Representation of Essentra plc (LSE: ESNT), a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, as U.S. counsel, in the £312 million sale of its packaging business to Mayr-Melnhof Group, an Austria-based leading producer of carton board and folding cartons.
• Representation of a North Carolina-based private investment firm in its investment in an inner tube sealant business.
• Representation of a private equity-backed distributor and servicer of strut channel, cable tray, fittings and associated components used in electrical infrastructure in its add-on acquisition of a distributor of telecommunications components and materials for the construction of wireless towers.
• Representation of a provider of injection molded and thermoformed parts and multi-component assemblies for original equipment manufacturer customers in its sale to a wholly owned subsidiary that owns and manages businesses providing injection molded and thermoformed parts and multi-component assemblies.
• Representation of a private equity-backed, large Motorola Solutions channel partners and a leading provider of technology solutions and services in its add-on acquisition of an authorized Motorola two-way radio dealer and Motorola Service Partner.
• Representation of a North Carolina-based private investment firm in its acquisition of a leading global manufacturer of full-service unit dose systems and solutions.
• Representation of one of the world’s leading financial institutions in its issuance of a $1 billion corporate social bond to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the first such offering by a U.S. commercial bank.
• Representation of a publicly traded coal producer and exporter in its $5 million debt and equity investment in a publicly traded Australia-based manufacturer of high-performance carbon foam products from coal.
• Representation of a leading food and support services company in its sale of a self-service technology company to a global leader of self-service technology and services for the contract foodservice industry.
• Representation of the energy fund of a global asset manager in an equity investment in a newly formed holding company of a Texas-based oil and gas producer.
• Representation of a publicly traded Sweden-based global leader in household appliances in the divestiture of one of its North American central vacuum cleaner businesses to a Canada-based designer and manufacturer of central vacuum systems.
• Representation of a Sweden-based global leader in household appliances in the divestiture of one of its North American commercial vacuum cleaner businesses to a manufacturer and distributor of floor care and home cleaning products.
• Representation of a North Carolina-based private equity firm in its sale of a leading provider of records management solutions to one of the largest privately held records and information management services firms.
• Representation of a mezzanine debt and equity capital investment firm in its $50 million acquisition of a leading provider of data center infrastructure and enterprise security products.
• Representation of a publicly traded operations management and analytics company in its acquisition of a provider of technology and analytics services for care management for health plans.
• Representation of a North Carolina-based private equity firm in its acquisition of a Tennessee-based burger chain with over 50 units.
• Representation of a publicly traded North Carolina-based community bank in its $691 million merger with a South Carolina-based bank holding company.
• Representation a North Carolina-based private investment firm in its sale of a manufacturer of high purity, custom‑blended and specialty chemicals to a global supplier of ultra-high-purity materials for the life sciences and advanced technology markets.
• Representation of a private investment firm focused on the lower middle market in its $50 million acquisition of various assets from a global leader in storage and information management services.
• Representation of a portfolio company of a North Carolina-based private equity firm in its acquisition of a global hospitality procurement company.
• Representation of a North Carolina-based private equity firm in its recapitalization of a leading provider of vehicle service contracts.
• Representation of a publicly traded North Carolina-based community bank in its $82 million acquisition of a Virginia-based bank holding company.
• Representation of one of the world’s largest publicly traded manufacturers of batters in its $800 million private offering of senior notes.
• Representation of one of the world’s largest publicly traded leading financial institution in its issuance of a $2 billion Equality Progress Sustainability Bond designed to advance racial equality, economic opportunity and environmental sustainability – the first offering of its kind.