The Australian subsidiary of a US entity, Armstrong Flooring, Inc, has been acquired by a private investor after being the subject of a bankruptcy case in the US courts.
Firm: Piper Alderman (Cowes Bay Group)
Value: Undisclosed
Area: Merger and acquisition
Key players: The Piper Alderman deal team (in collaboration with Vinson & Elkins LLP), was led by principal Bruce Cameron, with support from partner Carlyna Chhen, principal Chris Hartigan, senior associate Jack Bourke and associate Andrew Cutler.
Deal significance: Armstrong Flooring Pty Ltd is the wholly owned Australian subsidiary of a US entity, Armstrong Flooring, Inc, which is the subject of a Chapter 11 proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
A court-supervised auction was commenced for the sale of Armstrong Flooring, Inc and its assets, including the business and assets of Armstrong Flooring Pty Ltd.
With the assistance of Piper Alderman, the Cowes Bay Group participated in the auction process, and was the successful bidder, for the business and assets of Armstrong Flooring Pty Ltd.
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