Ryan T. Drzemiecki

Ryan Drzemiecki delivers practical, solution-driven counsel across traditional M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures, commercial agreements, corporate governance, and activism defense. His experience spans a diverse range of industries, including automotive retail, aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions, specialty manufacturing, industrial metals, chemicals, energy and mining, information technology, health care, cosmetics, and hospitality.

Ryan has advised on high-profile transactions, including Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) in its $1.34 billion acquisition of The Herb Chambers Companies, $1.2 billion acquisition of Jim Koons Automotive Companies, and $3.2 billion acquisition of Larry H. Miller Dealerships; Labcorp (NYSE: LH) in its spin-off of Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE); Lamb Weston (NYSE: LW) in its €700 acquisition of its remaining interest in European joint venture Lamb-Weston/Meijer; Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) in the $670 million sale of its rolling mill business; Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) in its $11.1 billion merger with GE Transportation; and Shiseido Americas Corporation in its $845 million acquisition of Drunk Elephant. He has also worked on significant transactions for AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), Tekni-Plex, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, The Riverside Company, Frank Calandra, Inc., and Rosebud Mining Company.

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Asbury Automotive Group to acquire the Herb Chambers CompaniesJones Day is advising Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the United States, in its definitive agreement to acquire various automotive dealerships owned by The Herb Chambers Companies for approximately $1.34 billion in cash.

AAR sells non-core landing gear overhaul businessJones Day is advising AAR Corp., a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMS, in the divesture of its landing gear overhaul business.

Asbury Automotive sells Washington store to Findlay AutomotiveJones Day advised Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. in the sale of Larry H. Miller Downtown Honda Spokane to Findlay Automotive Group.

Asbury Automotive Group sells Wilmington Lexus dealershipJones Day advised Asbury Automotive Group in the sale of Koons Lexus of Wilmington to MileOne Autogroup.

Frank Calandra, Inc. and Calandra Group receive investment from FalconPointJones Day advised the equityholders of Frank Calandra, Inc. (FCI) and Calandra Group, LLC (CG) in connection with a more than $250 million minority investment by FalconPoint Partners II, LP.

Asbury Automotive Group acquires Jim Koons AutomotiveJones Day advised Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., in its acquisition of Jim Koons Automotive Group of Companies for approximately $1.2 billion in cash.

Labcorp completes spin-off of FortreaJones Day represented Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, in the spin-off of Fortrea, the newly formed independent Contract Research Organization providing Phase I-IV clinical trial management, market access and technology solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations around the world.

AAR acquires TraxJones Day advised AAR CORP. in the acquisition of Trax USA Corp., a leading independent provider of aircraft MRO and fleet management software, for a purchase price of $120 million in cash, plus up to a $20 million earn-out payment based on specified adjusted revenues in calendar year 2023 and 2024.

Lamb Weston acquires remaining interest in European joint venture Lamb-Weston/Meijer for €700 millionJones Day advised Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. in the €700 million acquisition of the remaining equity interests in Lamb-Weston/Meijer v.o.f., its European joint venture with Meijer Frozen Foods B.V.

Asbury Automotive Group acquires Larry H. Miller Dealerships and Total Care Auto for $3.2 billionJones Day advised Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., in its acquisition of Larry H. Miller Dealerships, and Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar for $3.2 billion.

Asbury Automotive completes $600.6 million Shares of Common Stock and $1.4 billion Senior Notes offeringJones Day represented Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (the "Company") in connection with (i) its underwritten public offering (the "Common Stock Offering") of 3,795,000 Shares of its Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Shares") resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $600.6 million and (ii) its offering of Senior Notes (the “Notes Offering”), consisting of $800 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) and $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes” and, together with the 2029 Notes, the “Notes”).

Tekni-Plex acquires Johnson Plastic GroupJones Day advised Tekni-Plex, Inc., a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, in its acquisition of Johnson Plastic Group, a precision extrusion manufacturer who specializes in medical device applications, as part of a strategy to expand the company's medical device footprint.

Riverside portfolio company acquires PresenceJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition by portfolio company Modern Campus of Presence, a leading campus engagement and learning platform for higher education institutions.

Noble Environmental acquires GFL landfills, collection assets in Pennsylvania and MarylandJones Day advised Noble Environmental Inc. in the acquisition of multiple disposal, transfer and collections assets in Pennsylvania and Maryland from GFL Environmental Inc.

Alcoa sells rolling mill to Kaiser Aluminum for $670 millionJones Day advised Alcoa Corporation in the sale of its rolling mill business located in Warrick County, Indiana, to Kaiser Aluminum Corporation for $670 million.

Riverside portfolio company acquires PROHealth Home Care Services, Inc.Jones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition by portfolio company Best Life Brands, LLC (BLB), a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, of PROHealth Home Care Services, Inc. of Los Angeles, California.

Riverside invests in Clintar and TruNetJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with its investment in Clintar and TruNet, leading Canadian providers of commercial outdoor services including full-service snow management, landscaping, and outdoor property services.

Riverside portfolio company acquires Incident Response Technologies, Inc.Jones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition by portfolio company Omnigo Software of Incident Response Technologies, Inc. (IRT), makers of the Rhodium Incident Management Suite, a leading provider of incident management solutions in North America.

GM partners with Ventec to manufacture ventilators in response to coronavirus pandemicJones Day is advising General Motors Company on the "Project V" partnership with Ventec Life Systems Inc. to mass produce ventilators needed to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Riverside invests in QueTelJones Day advised The Riverside Company in connection with its investment in and related financing of QueTel, the technology leader in digital and physical evidence management that also helps law enforcement agencies handle back-office processes, such as forensic request processing, and the management of equipment, uniforms, and supplies.

The following represents experience acquired prior to joining Jones Day.

Represented a NYSE-listed global leader in lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing in the sale of its ownership stake in a Jamaican-based bauxite mining and alumina refining joint venture.

Represented an employee-owned insurance agency and brokerage in the sale of its stock to a private equity-backed global insurance brokerage.

Represented an employee-owned tire and automotive service company with more than 150 retail locations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the auction sale of its stock to a private equity-backed multibrand tire dealer to create one of the largest retail tire dealers in the United States.

Represented a global Fortune 500 company in the paints, chemicals, and specialty materials industry in connection with its public offering of $300 million of notes and €1.2 billion euro-denominated notes.

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