Linklaters is advising Aperam S.A. (Aperam), a global leader in stainless and specialty steel solutions, on the agreed acquisition of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAP) in an all-cash transaction for $45.00 per share. This acquisition will be a key milestone in Aperam’s strategy to strengthen its market leadership, expand its product range, and increase its presence in high-growth sectors such as aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
The Linklaters team is led by Global Chairman of Corporate George Casey and Corporate Partners Pierre-Emmanuel Perais in New York and Arnaud Coibion in Brussels.
The Linklaters team also includes Corporate Associates Catherine Yuen, Lizzeth Merchan, Titus Kabega, and Sean Grishpan in New York, Counsel Liliane Gam in Brussels, and Managing Associate Alex Reed in London; Antitrust and Foreign Investment support from Partner John Eichlin, Senior Counsel Jonathan Gafni, and Associate Anna Gooding in Washington, D.C. and Associate Alexis Gonzalez in New York; Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits support from Partner Andrew Gaines, Counsel Janet Lee, and Associates Maddy Hayes and Krystal Dillon in New York; Tax support from Partner Gabriel Grossman and Managing Associate Reuven Rosen in New York; TMT/IP & Data Solutions support from Counsel Shruti Chopra in New York; Real Estate support from Counsel Yelena Nersesyan in New York; and Environmental support from Senior Counsel Lauren Bachtel and Associate Josh Berliner.
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