Kelly Rubin

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Kelly Rubin is a federal tax lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of corporate tax, U.S. and cross-border M&A, financings, and securities offerings. She advises clients from a wide variety of industries on tax-related issues, including federal and international tax planning, compliance, withholding, and reporting.

Kelly has extensive experience in providing tax advice on offerings of U.S. and foreign issuer stock, investment-grade, high yield, and convertible notes and complex financial instruments, as well as exchange offers, tender offers, and consent solicitations. She has represented borrowers and lenders on numerous syndicated and single-lender financings, including cross-border and incremental financings and financings involving mezzanine, second lien, or other junior debt.

Kelly has advised public and private companies, hedge funds, and private equity firms on U.S. and cross-border M&A transactions and other tax-efficient planning. She has helped clients navigate complex withholding and compliance issues, including those relating to tax treaties, FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act), and FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act). Her practice extends to chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings. She also advises clients with respect to tax equity and monetization of tax credits, including the energy tax credits introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act.

Kelly is a graduate of the State Bar of Texas Tax Section Leadership Academy (2016-2017) and the current chair of the General Tax Committee of the State Bar of Texas Tax Section.

Experience

  • Flowers Foods acquires Simple MillsJones Day is advising Flowers Foods, Inc. in the $795 million acquisition of Simple Mills, Inc., a leading provider of gluten-free baking mixes, crackers, cookies, and snack bars made with almond and veggie flours.
  • Accelmed Partners acquires Bioventus Advanced Rehabilitation businessJones Day advised Accelmed Partners in its acquisition of Bioventus Inc.'s Advanced Rehabilitation business.
  • Direct lender provides $191 million senior secured credit facility to large private equity-backed leading national provider of pharmaceutical suppliesJones Day advised a direct lender, as administrative agent, in connection with a $191 million senior secured credit facility, which consisted of a $20 million revolver and a $171 million term loan, provided to a large private equity sponsored company that is a leading national provider of pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Gentex acquires VOXX InternationalJones Day is advising Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), a leading supplier of digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass and fire protection technologies, in its acquisition of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a worldwide leader in the automotive electronics and consumer electronics industries, in an all-cash transaction.
  • Roper subsidiary acquires Trucker ToolsJones Day advised Roper Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary, DAT Freight & Analytics, in the acquisition of Trucker Tools, LLC from ASG, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors.
  • Anteris Technologies completes U.S. IPO, dual-listing, and re-domiciliation to U.S.Jones Day represented Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (NASDAQ: AVR; ASX: AVR) ("Anteris") in a first-of-its-kind series of transactions, including a concurrent U.S. re-domiciliation of an ASX-listed company, U.S. initial public offering (the "IPO") and dual-listing on NASDAQ and ASX.
  • CNX Resources acquires natural gas upstream and associated midstream business of Apex EnergyJones Day is advising CNX Resources Corporation in the acquisition of the natural gas upstream and associated midstream business of Apex Energy LLC, a Carnelian Energy Capital portfolio company, for a total cash consideration of approximately $505 million.
  • VSE acquires Kellstrom Aerospace Group and completes $172.5 million public offering of Common StockJones Day advised VSE Corporation, a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, in the $200 million acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc., a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, LP and a diversified global distributor and service provider supporting the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket.
  • Molex acquires AirBornJones Day is advising Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, in the acquisition of AirBorn, Inc., a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) serving the aerospace and defense, commercial air, space exploration, medical, and industrial markets.
  • Newell Brands completes $1.25 billion public offering of Senior NotesJones Day represented Newell Brands Inc. in connection with a public offering of $1.25 billion of Notes, consisting of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2030 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2032.
  • Blue Point Capital acquires Pinnacle MEP HoldingsJones Day represented Blue Point Capital Partners in connection with the acquisition and financing of Pinnacle MEP Holdings, an HVACR, plumbing, and related mechanical services provider with operations throughout the Midwest.
  • The Aaron's Company agrees to be acquired by IQVenturesJones Day advised The Aaron's Company, Inc. in the acquisition and take private of Aaron’s by IQVentures Holdings, LLC, a leading fintech organization, for $10.10 per share in cash, or an enterprise value of approximately $504 million.
  • Innventure enters agreement with Learn CWJones Day advised Innventure LLC in its business combination with Learn CW Investment Corporation, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (NYSE: “LCW”) sponsored by CWAM LC Sponsor LLC, an affiliate of Learn Capital and Commonwealth Asset Management.
  • Duggal Visual Solutions receives investment from CortecJones Day advised Duggal Visual Solutions, Inc., a New York-based global leader in graphic printing, design services and visual solutions, in connection with a strategic investment by Cortec Group.
  • Large financial institution amends and restates senior secured credit facility for Freedom Mortgage CorporationJones Day represented a large financial institution, as administrative agent, in connection with the amendment and restatement of a senior secured credit facility provided to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, a national, full-service mortgage banker that provides origination and servicing through retail, wholesale, correspondent, and commercial divisions.
  • Jones Day represents CITGO in court-ordered saleJones Day is representing CITGO in connection with the proposed court-ordered sale of CITGO by a Special Master appointed by the United States District Court for the District of Delaware to Amber Energy, backed by Elliott Investment Management.
  • Affiliates of Centre Lane Partners acquire substantially all of the assets of Hardinge Inc. and its subsidiaries, including the Kellenberger, USACH, SuperPrecision, and Workholding business linesJones Day advised affiliates of Centre Lane Partners in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Hardinge Inc. and its debtor subsidiaries, a global leader and provider of advanced machine tool, manufacturing and workholding solutions, as part of chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
  • TransDigm completes $1.5 billion Senior Secured Notes offering and incurs $1.5 billion of new term loans under its term credit facilityJones Day represented TransDigm Group Incorporated (“TransDigm Group”), a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components, in connection with the Rule 144A and Regulation S offering by TransDigm Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”).
  • Bunge Limited Finance completes $2 billion public offering of Senior NotesJones Day represented Bunge Limited Finance Corp. ("BLFC") in connection with a public offering of $2 billion of Senior Notes, consisting of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.100% Senior Notes due 2028, $800 million aggregate principal amount of 4.200% Senior Notes due 2029, and $800 million aggregate principal amount of 4.650% Senior Notes due 2034.
  • PHINIA Inc. completes $450 million Senior Notes offeringJones Day represented PHINIA Inc. in connection with a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of $450 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2032.
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    Final Clean Electricity Production and Investment Tax Credit Regulations Provide Taxpayers With Welcomed Guidance

    January 2025 Alert

    Final Regulations Issued in Final Days of Congress: Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

    December 2024 Alert

    Final Regulations Clarify the Investment Tax Credit Rules

    DECEMBER 2024 Alert

    Final Regulations Expand Access to "Direct Pay" Elections for Energy Credits

    October 2024 Alert

    Final Regulations Clarify Requirements for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit

    September 2024

    The Climate Report: Third Quarter 2024

    September 2024 Newsletters

    Navigating the Emerging Market for Green Energy Tax Credits

    September 2024 Newsletters

    U.S. IRS Releases Guidance for Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

    July 2024 Commentary

    Treasury Department Finalizes 1% Corporate Stock Buyback Tax Reporting Rules

    July 2024 Commentary

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    October 25-27, 2023 Speaking Engagements

    PLI's Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings 2023 New York

    January 25 and 26, 2023 Speaking Engagements

    2023 D.C. Bar Tax Legislative and Regulatory Conference

    Additional Speaking Engagements

    • January 6, 2025
      Tax Traps for the Unwary in Lending and Capital Markets Transactions, Dallas Bar Association
    • October 31, 2024
      PLI New York’s Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, Dispositions, Spin-Offs, Joint Ventures, Financings, Reorganizations & Restructurings: “Interesting Corporate Transactions of the Past Year”
    • January 10, 2024
      DC Bar Tax Conference, Transferability and Direct Pay under the Inflation Reduction Act
    • April 18, 2023
      New York Institute of Credit Annual Credit Smorgasbord: Panel on Driving Growth in the Renewable Energy Sector
    • January 25, 2023
      D.C. Bar Taxation Community's Annual Tax Conference, Manufacturing Tax Credits and Incentives Under the IRA
    • November 7, 2022
      Cryptocurrency Taxation, MACPA's Advanced Tax Institute Conference
    • October 14, 2022
      Panoply of Hot Topics – The World Beyond the New Acronyms and Pillars, ABA Tax Section
    • May 16, 2022
      Cross-Border Tax Provisions in Stock and Asset Purchase Transactions, Tax Executives Institute
    • May 16, 2022
      Post-Acquisition Cross-Border Integration and Restructuring Planning, Tax Executives Institute
    • January 26, 2022
      Developing Tax Efficient LIBOR Transition Strategies, Texas Tax Section
    • August 1-2, 2019
      Co-Director of 37th Annual Advanced Tax Law Course in Houston, TexasBarCLE
    • January 25, 2019
      Choice of Entity Considerations Post-Tax Reform, Tax Law in a Day, State Bar of Texas
    • November 17, 2015
      TEI Dallas Chapter Tax Seminar

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