Carlos Sámano

Of Counsel

Ciudad de México + 52.55.3000.4073

Carlos Sámano cuenta con más de 18 años de experiencia, y durante su carrera ha asesorado a emisoras e instituciones reguladas, tales como bancos, casas de bolsa y SIEFORES (sociedades de inversión especializadas en fondos para el retiro), en ofertas públicas y privadas de todo tipo de valores, en México y en el extranjero.

Carlos ha asesorado recientemente a emisores en las ofertas públicas de Banco del Bajío; la de acciones Fibra E por parte del Grupo Aeroportuario de la Ciudad de México; y la promovida por una subsidiaria del Grupo Prodemex (Administrador Fibraestructura - INFRAEX), Gentera, Maxcom, Citibanamex Afore; y a emisores de deuda y valores convertibles como Banco Azteca, Grupo Elektra, TV Azteca, y Grupo Gigante.

También ha asesorado a intermediarios colocadores y representantes comunes como Barclays, Jefferies, Credit Suisse, Actinver, Santander, Banorte, Monex, Value y otros en ofertas públicas de acciones de Ferromex (subsidiaria de Grupo México); emisiones nacionales e internacionales de títulos de deuda de TV Azteca, Total Play, Grupo Elektra y Cobre del Mayo; y reestructuraciones de deuda de GICSA.

Carlos ha asesorado a Crédito Real desde 2011 en todas sus emisiones de deuda a través de certificados bursátiles emitidos y Senior Notes emitidos bajo la Regla 144A de la Securities Act de 1933 de los Estados Unidos de América.

Entre sus logros más representativos se encuentran: la colocación de 2 de las primeras 3 Fibras E para NAICM e INFRAEX; la autorización del primer programa de deuda dual de Crédito Real bajo la modalidad de emisor recurrente; la primera colocación de un bono perpetuo para una institución financiera regulada latinoamericana (Crédito Real); y el diseño del gobierno corporativo del fideicomiso emisor de certificados bursátiles fiduciarios de proyectos de inversión (CERPI) más grande a través del cual se canaliza la inversión en instrumentos estructurados de Citibanamex Afore.

Experiencia

  • Aludyne divests certain North American business assets to LinamarJones Day is advising Aludyne, Inc., a Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in lightweight aluminum chassis and structural technologies in the $300 million sale of its North American operations to affiliates of Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR), a Canadian-based diversified manufacturing company.
  • KUO, S.A.B. de C.V. completes new bilateral credit facility and amends existing dual-currency revolving credit facility, using a portion of the proceeds from both facilities to repay Kuo's Senior Notes due 2027Jones Day represented KUO, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Kuo") in connection with (i) a new bilateral credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. and (ii) an amendment to its existing dual-currency revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks formed by Bank of America, N.A.; HSBC México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero HSBC; Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., New York Branch; and BBVA México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA México.
  • Nacional Financiera grants loan to CIBanco to support its operations continuityJones Day advised Nacional Financiera, S.N.C., IBD (Mexican development bank) in granting a general purpose loan to CIBanco for MX$2 billion, backed by receivables from CIBanco's credit portfolio.
  • KUO, S.A.B. de C.V. refinances its US$300 million revolving credit facilityJones Day advised KUO, S.A.B. de C.V. and its subsidiaries in connection with the refinancing of its US$300 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks formed by Bank of America, HSBC, BBVA, and Rabobank.
  • Jefferies acts as dealer manager and solicitation agent in US$821 million Uptier Exchange of Senior Notes by Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V.Jones Day served as special local counsel to Jefferies LLC, as dealer manager and solicitation agent, in the Uptier Exchange of Senior Notes by Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V., for a total amount of US$821 million.
  • Avianca Group completes its exchange offering for all of its 9.000% Tranche A-1 Senior Secured NotesJones Day advised Avianca Midco 2 PLC, a subsidiary of Avianca Group, on Mexican law matters related to its exchange offering under Rule 144A of its current outstanding 9.0000% Tranche A-1 Senior Secured Notes due 2028 for 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2028.
  • BBVA, SMBC, and Mexican development bank grant $282 million loan for construction and operation of Guadalajara's Subway Line 4Jones Day acted as local counsel to a consortium of lenders, led by BBVA México, S.A. Institución de Banca Múltiple as agent, in the structuring and implementation of a US$282.75 million loan facility for Consorcio Tren Ligero Línea 4 Guadalajara, S.A.P.I. de C.V.
  • WEG acquires industrial electric motors and generators business from Regal Rexnord CorporationJones Day advised WEG S.A. in the $400 million acquisition of the industrial electric motors and generators business of Regal Rexnord Corporation.
  • Jefferies acts as sole dealer manager and solicitation agent in $361.5 million Uptier Exchange of Senior Notes by Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V.Jones Day served as special local counsel to Jefferies LLC, as sole dealer manager and solicitation agent in the Uptier Exchange of Senior Notes by Total Play Telecomunicaciones, S.A.P.I. de C.V., for a total amount of $361.5 million.
  • Grupo México acquires real estate company, PlanigrupoJones Day advised Grupo Inmobiliario UPAS, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of México Proyectos y Desarrollos, S.A. de C.V., (sub-holding) and Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V.'s Infrastructure Division ("Grupo México") (holding) in the due-diligence, negotiation, and formalization of an agreement with certain Southern Cross Group's subsidiaries (controlling shareholders of Planigrupo LATAM, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Planigrupo")) and the Bross family, for the acquisition of their respective stake in Planigrupo, for which Grupo México launched, and Jones Day also assisted and advised on a mandatory public tender offer for up to 100% of the shares representing Planigrupo's capital stock, resulting in the acquisition by Grupo México of 95.47% of Planigrupo's outstanding capital stock for a total amount of 4.49 billion pesos (approximately US$245 million).
  • Publicly traded non-U.S. real estate investment trust reviews its compliance and ethics programJones Day advised non-U.S. client in connection with a review of compliance and ethics program in Mexico and the United States.
  • Grupo Gigante refinances more than MXN$10 billion peso banking debt in multi-phase transactionJones Day represented Grupo Gigante in connection with a multi-phase refinancing of its more than MXN$10 billion peso banking debt, which included the banking debt of Grupo Gigante (parent company), and its principal subsidiaries, Grupo Restaurantero Gigante (formerly known as Grupo Toks), Office Depot de México, and Gigante Grupo Inmobiliario.
  • Grupo Gigante obtains MXN$1.8 billion syndicated credit facilityJones Day assisted Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V., a large Mexican conglomerate with operations in specialized retail, casual dining restaurants, and real estate, in connection with a new MXN$1.8 billion syndicated credit facility which is secured by a security trust arrangement.
  • Crédito Real establishes $1.5 billion medium-term notes programJones Day's México City Office acted as special local counsel to Crédito Real, S.A.B. de C.V. Sofom, E.N.R., as issuer, in the establishment of a $1.5 billion medium-term notes program.
  • Alta Growth Capital Mexico Fund sells stakes in three hospitalsJones Day represented Alta Growth Capital Mexico Fund, L.P. in the MXN$150 million sale of 50% of its participation in three hospitals, Hospital Amerimed Cancún, S.A. de C.V., Hospital Amerimed Playa del Carmen, S.A. de C.V., and Hospital Amerimed Cozumel Isla, located in the south of Mexico, to RAG Capital Partners, S.A.P.I. de C.V.
  • Grupo Gigante acquires El FarolitoJones Day advised Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V. in its acquisition of El Farolito, a taqueria chain.
  • Crédito Real completes €350 million offering of Senior Notes and concurrent tender offerJones Day represented Crédito Real, S.A.B. de C.V. Sofom, E.N.R., as issuer, and Creal Nomina, S.A. de C.V., as Mexican guarantor, in connection with the issuance of €350 million (US$382 million) of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2027, and concurrent tender offer for up to US$300 million aggregate principal amount of the 7.250% Senior Notes due 2023.
  • Grupo Kuo obtains US$300 million multi-draw revolving loanJones Day represented Grupo Kuo, S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexico-based industrial and commercial global holding company, and its subsidiaries in connection with a US$300 million multi-draw revolving loan financing comprised of a U.S. dollar tranche and a Mexican Peso tranche provided by a syndicate of major financial institutions.
  • Grupo Kuo obtains US$175 million senior unsecured term loanJones Day represented Grupo Kuo, S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexico-based industrial and commercial global holding company, in connection with a US$175 million senior unsecured term loan provided by Bank of America, N.A.
  • Crédito Real issues US$400 million of 9.500% Senior Unsecured NotesJones Day advised Crédito Real, S.A.B. de C.V. SOFOM, E.N.R., as issuer, in connection with the issuance of US$400 million of 9.500% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026, and concurrent tender offer.