John J.Nogueras

Partner

New York + 1.212.326.8335

John Nogueras represents public and private corporate borrowers, financial institutions, project sponsors and companies, and debt investors in a variety of cross-border and domestic corporate and project finance transactions. He has experience working on a broad range of credit facilities, including term, revolving, reserve-based, asset-backed, bridge, secured and unsecured, syndicated, and senior and subordinated facilities. John also has significant experience advising clients in connection with investment-grade, convertible, and high yield debt offerings, equity offerings, and tender offers.

John's representation of clients on corporate financings, capital markets transactions, and project financings spans a diverse range of industry sectors, including telecommunications, real estate, energy, transportation, investment management, entertainment, retail, and health care.

Prior to joining Jones Day, John was an associate in the New York office of an Am Law 100 law firm, where he was a member of that firm's corporate practice.

Expérience

  • 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.
  • Koch reaches agreement to acquire Wever fertilizer plant from OCI GlobalJones Day advised Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, LLC, an affiliate of Koch Industries, Inc., in the $3.6 billion acquisition of Iowa Fertilizer Company (IFCO) from OCI N.V., a Netherlands-based producer and distributor of hydrogen products.
  • NOVA Infrastructure sells Bold OceanJones Day advised NOVA Infrastructure in the sale of Bold Ocean, a leading U.S. Flag shipping company serving the critical transportation and logistics needs of numerous U.S. government agencies, to institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives' Global Transportation Group.
  • Direct lender provides $105 million senior secured credit facility to private equity-backed government software providerJones Day represented a direct lender, as administrative agent and a lender, in connection with a $105 million senior secured credit facility provided to a private equity sponsored company that is a leading provider of transaction and compliance software for state and local governments.
  • Austin Powder sells controlling stake to AIPJones Day is representing Austin Powder, a global leader in blasting services and commercial explosives, in connection with the sale of a controlling stake to American Industrial Partners.
  • Monster Beverage completes $3 billion modified Dutch auction tender offer and secures $1.5 billion credit facilityJones Day represented Monster Beverage Corporation, a leading global drinks manufacturer, in connection with a modified Dutch auction tender offer to purchase up to $3 billion of shares of its Common Stock, as well as the negotiation of a $1.5 billion credit agreement that will fund a portion of the tender offer.
  • Koch Equity finances MITER Brands $3.1 billion merger with PGT InnovationsJones Day advised Koch Equity Development LLC in its equity investment to finance the $3.1 billion acquisition of PGT Innovations Inc. by MITER Brands.
  • Angelos Family agrees to sell control stake in Baltimore Orioles to Baltimore native David RubensteinJones Day advised the Baltimore Orioles in connection with the sale of a controlling interest in the Orioles to a diverse investor group led by David Rubenstein that includes Michael Arougheti, Mitchell Goldstein, Michael Smith, and Maryland leaders, philanthropists, and sports legends.
  • J.F. Lehman & Company acquires Mission MicrowaveJones Day advised J.F. Lehman & Company in the acquisition and financing of all of the outstanding membership interests of Mission Microwave Technologies, LLC, a revolutionary designer of radio frequency and microwave electronics supporting ground-based, airborne and space-based applications.
  • National Fuel Gas Company obtains $300 million unsecured delayed draw term loanJones Day represented National Fuel Gas Company, a diversified energy company, in connection with a $300 million unsecured delayed draw term loan facility with a financial institution.
  • Affiliate of Centre Lane Partners acquires appliance business from Instant BrandsJones Day advised an affiliate of Centre Lane Partners in the acquisition and financing of the appliances business of Instant Brands, designer and distributor of kitchen and home appliances, including the Instant Pot, pursuant to Section 363 of title 11 of the United States Code.
  • J.F. Lehman completes financing in connection with its $1.2 billion take-private acquisition of Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.Jones Day represented J.F. Lehman & Company, a leading private equity investment firm focused on the aerospace, defense, maritime, and environmental sectors, in connection with a syndicated senior secured credit facility financing its approximately $1.2 billion take-private acquisition of Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCCI), a leading provider of parts cleaning, used oil re-refining, hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, emergency and spill response, and industrial and field services to vehicle maintenance businesses, manufacturers and other industrial businesses, as well as utilities and governmental entities.
  • J.F. Lehman & Company portfolio company acquires White Lake Dock & DredgeJones Day advised J.F. Lehman & Company in the acquisition and financing by portfolio company, ENTACT, LLC, of White Lake Dock & Dredge, Inc.
  • Fortrea completes $570 million private placement of Senior Secured Notes and obtains $1.5 billion credit facilityJones Day represented Fortrea Holdings Inc., a leading global contract research organization (“CRO”) that provides comprehensive phase I through IV biopharmaceutical product and medical device services, patient access solutions and other enabling services, in connection with the Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of $570 million aggregate principal amount of 7.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2030 and a $1.5 billion senior secured credit facility as part of its spin-off from Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings.
  • Baltimore Orioles MLB franchise amends and extends its revolving credit facilityJones Day represented the Baltimore Orioles MLB franchise, as borrower, in connection with an amendment and extension to its revolving credit facility.
  • Direct lender provides $151 million senior secured credit facility to private equity-backed API integration platformJones Day advised a direct lender, as administrative agent, sole lead arranger, and bookrunner, in connection with a $151 million senior secured credit facility provided to a large private equity sponsored company that provides a SaaS platform for building, deploying, and managing integrations between software applications.
  • J.F. Lehman & Company backed NorthStar Group acquires Trans Ash Inc.Jones Day advised NorthStar Group, a portfolio company of J.F. Lehman & Company, in the acquisition and financing of Trans Ash Inc., a leading provider of coal ash (or coal combustion residuals) services to utilities customers across North America.
  • LUX Global Label sells company to Multi-Color CorporationJones Day advised LUX Global Label, a leading manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and security solutions, in its sale to Multi-Color Corporation.
  • Marelli Group first-ever use of simplified rehabilitation proceedings in Japan to cram-down creditorsJones Day represented Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd. in the restructuring of its US$7 billion senior debt facilities, which included the coordination and implementation of a sponsor selection process, an out-of-court Turnaround ADR process, and the first-ever use of simplified rehabilitation proceedings in Japan to cram-down creditors, and the subsequent implementation and documentation of its restructured financing arrangements across sixteen different jurisdictions outside Japan.
  • Alternative investment management firm acquires leading provider of static and electronic outdoor advertising in Commonwealth of Puerto RicoJones Day advised an alternative investment management firm in the acquisition and senior debt financing of a leading provider of static and electronic outdoor advertising in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.