We advised the administrative agent, bookrunners and lead arrangers on the acquisition financing

Davis Polk advised the administrative agent, bookrunners and lead arrangers in connection with a $550 million senior secured term facility and a $75 million senior secured revolving credit facility in connection with Bain Capital Private Equity’s acquisition of Fogo de Chao, a transaction valued at $1.1 billion.

Fogo de Chao, founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, is an international Brazilian steakhouse chain known for its churrasco-style meats that are carved tableside by chefs. The company has 76 locations worldwide.

Founded in 1984, Bain Capital Private Equity is one of the world’s foremost private investment firms, with more than $120 billion under management across several asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, public equity, credit products and absolute return. Bain has made private equity, growth and venture capital investments in hundreds of companies around the world.

The Davis Polk finance team included partner Meyer C. Dworkin, counsel Ruben N. Henriquez and associates Ahmad Raja and David Tebele. The tax team included partner Corey M. Goodman. Counsel David A. Zilberberg provided environmental advice. Partner Adam Kaminsky provided executive compensation advice. Partner Frank J. Azzopardi provided intellectual property advice. Counsel Will Schisa provided sanctions advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York and Washington DC offices.

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