Cedric Powell

Securities Offerings and SEC Disclosure:

• NetSpend Holdings, Inc. – $200 million initial public offering and subsequent SEC disclosure obligations.
• Independent commercial space business – representation regarding SEC disclosure and corporate governance.

Mergers and Acquisitions:

• AT&T – $1.4 billion sale of Sterling Commerce to IBM
• Counseled a Japanese metal manufacturer in connection with its strategic investment in a joint venture with a Texas wind tower manufacturer.
• Represented a Norwegian private equity fund in connection with the purchase of a Swedish technology company with a U.S. subsidiary.
• Represented a national frozen foods manufacturer in connection with the strategic purchase of an Asian-themed frozen foods manufacturer.
• Represented a Texas-based metals recycler in connection with its $74 million contribution of assets to a joint venture with a European metals recycler.
• Represented a Texas-based private equity fund in connection with the $140 million roll-up of a fuel distribution business into a multi-state fuel distribution joint venture vehicle.
• Represented an international pharmaceutical company in connection with its acquisition of a California-based billing and reimbursement services company.
• Represented a national real estate development company in connection with its $117.5 million buy-out of its previous partner’s interest in a 28,000-acre master-planned community.

Bank Financings:

• Represented a national vehicles emissions testing company in connection with its first lien financing secured by various forms of intellectual property.
• Represented a national container manufacturer in connection with the amendment and extension of its $175,000,000 credit facility.