Sidley represented Planet Financial Group, LLC (Planet) in connection with a high-yield Rule 144A offering of US$475.0 million aggregate principal amount of 10.50% Senior Notes due 2029. The company specializes in servicing residential mortgage loans and maintains origination and retention capabilities through a multi-channel approach. Planet is owned by fund vehicles controlled by MHR Fund Management LLC. MHR Fund Management LLC is a New York-based private equity firm that manages over US$5 billion of assets and has deep experience in the financial services industry, including investments in Planet, mortgage loans and related assets, consumer credit, and other areas.
The Sidley team was led by Johnny Skumpija (Capital Markets), and included Mark Werner and Joseph Kelly (Global Finance), Tanner Groce (Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure), and Kayla West, Stephanie Yang, and Gavin Tan (Capital Markets). Angela Richards and Alvin Wang assisted with tax matters.
The Sidley team was led by Johnny Skumpija (Capital Markets), and included Mark Werner and Joseph Kelly (Global Finance), Tanner Groce (Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure), and Kayla West, Stephanie Yang, and Gavin Tan (Capital Markets). Angela Richards and Alvin Wang assisted with tax matters.
