Shearman & Sterling advised the placement agents J.P. Morgan and BNP Paribas in connection with Autodis S.A.’s (the “Issuer”) private placement of €80 million additional aggregate principal amount of its senior secured floating rate notes due 2022. The proceeds from the offering will be used to repay any amounts outstanding under a revolving credit facility, pay related fees and expenses and for general corporate purposes.

Autodis S.A. is a company controlled by Bain Capital and a subsidiary of Autodis Group S.A.S. Autodis Group S.A.S. is the leading independent distributor of car and heavy goods vehicle parts in France. Bain Capital is one of the world's leading private, alternative asset management firms, with approximately $75 billion in assets under management.

The Shearman & Sterling team was led by partner Apostolos Gkoutzinis and included counsel Rebecca Marques and associate Oscar Lopez (all London-Capital Markets).