Joel T.May

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Joel May is a corporate lawyer with more than 20 years of experience. He has recently represented clients in more than $20 billion of domestic and international corporate financing transactions in the manufacturing, consumer products, chemical products, real estate, e-commerce, telecommunications, and information management industries. These matters have included public equity and debt offerings, initial public offerings (IPOs), special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and related private investment in public equity (PIPE) transactions, Rule 144A high yield offerings, private capital raisings, reorganizations, restructurings, recapitalizations, and other M&A transactions as well as counseling public companies and their boards of directors on a broad range of corporate governance and compliance matters.

Joel joined the Atlanta Office in 2012 after spending the first part of his career in Jones Day's Chicago Office. He currently serves as the administrative partner for Atlanta. Joel's notable clients include Asbury Automotive Group, Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp, Bunge Ltd., FleetCor Technologies, Flowers Foods, Hanesbrands, HD Supply, Helios Technologies, Mark Capital, Milliken, Newell Brands, PGT Innovations, PureCycle Technologies, Nutrien, Rayonier, Roper Technologies, Sonoco, Southern Company, Vintage Wine Estates, and VSE Corporation.

Joel has been recognized as a leading lawyer by The Legal 500 United States. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia.

Joel is a member of the board of directors for Make-A-Wish Georgia and serves on the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.

Experience

  • Milliken & Company acquires Encapsys, LLCJones Day advised Milliken & Company in its acquisition of Encapsys, LLC, a world leader in microencapsulation delivery systems for the building, construction, paper, bedding and personal care industries.
  • Roper Technologies sells TransCore to Singapore Technologies Engineering for $2.68 BillionJones Day is advising Roper Technologies, Inc. in the sale of TransCore Partners, LLC and TLP Holdings, LLC to an affiliate of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. for $2.68 billion in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
  • Asbury Automotive Group to acquire Larry H. Miller Dealerships and Total Care Auto for $3.2 billionJones Day is advising Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., in its acquisition of Larry H. Miller Dealerships, and Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar for $3.2 billion.
  • Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. combines with Vintage Wine EstatesJones Day advised Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp., a TSX listed special acquisition company ("BCAC"), on its business combination with Vintage Wine Estates, one of the fastest growing U.S. wine producers.
  • Rayonier completes $450 million Senior Notes offeringJones Day represented Rayonier Inc., a publicly traded timberland real estate investment trust, in connection with the registered public offering of $450 million of 2.750% Senior Notes due 2031 by its operating subsidiary, Rayonier, L.P.
  • Bunge Limited completes $1 billion Senior Notes offering by Bunge Limited Finance CorporationJones Day represented Bunge Limited, an exempted company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda, in connection with the public offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.750% Senior Notes due 2031 by its wholly owned finance subsidiary, Bunge Limited Finance Corporation.
  • Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. and Vintage Wines Estates receives $100 million investment by Wasatch Global InvestorsJones Day is advising Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp., a TSX listed special acquisition company, and Vintage Wines Estates ("BCAC-VWE") in the $100 million further investment by Wasatch Global Investors into the combined BCAC-VWE.
  • PureCycle Technologies combines with Roth CH Acquisition I Co.Jones Day advised PureCycle Technologies LLC ("PureCycle") in its business combination with Roth CH Acquisition I Co. ("Roth SPAC"), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition corporation backed by Roth Capital Partners and Craig-Hallum Capital Group, and Roth CH Acquisition I Co. Parent Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Roth CH ("Holdings"), among others.
  • PGT Innovations acquires 75% ownership stake in Eco Window Systems for $108 millionJones Day advised PGT Innovations, Inc. in its $108 million acquisition of a 75% ownership stake in Eco Window Systems and its related companies, which are leading manufacturers and installers of aluminum, impact-resistant windows and doors serving the South Florida region, as well as PGTI's related $60 million Rule 144A and Regulation S add-on offering of 6.75% Senior Notes due 2026.
  • PureCycle Technologies completes $60 million Convertible Senior Notes offeringJones Day represented PureCycle Technologies LLC ("PureCycle") in connection with its initial issuance of $48 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 (the "Initial Notes") and an add-on issuance of $12 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (the "Second Tranche Notes" and together with the Initial Notes, the "Convertible Notes").
  • HD Supply acquired by The Home Depot, Inc. for $8.8 billionJones Day advised HD Supply, Inc. ("HDS") in its $8.8 billion acquisition by The Home Depot, Inc. ("Home Depot").
  • Helios Technologies acquires Balboa Water Group for $218.5 millionJones Day advised Helios Technologies in the $218.5 million acquisition of BWG Holdings I Corp. (operating as Balboa Water Group) from investment funds affiliated with AEA Investors LP.
  • HD Supply sold its Construction & Industrial--White Cap business segment for $4 billion to an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & RiceJones Day advised HD Supply Holdings, Inc. in the $4 billion sale of its Construction & Industrial--White Cap business (also known as "White Cap"), a leading distributor of specialty concrete and construction products and services in North America serving professional contractors, to an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.
  • Asbury Automotive completes $250 million offering of additional Senior NotesJones Day represented Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, in connection with its private offering of $250 million of additional Senior Notes, consisting of $125 million of additional 4.50% Senior Notes due March 2028 and $125 million of additional 4.75% Senior Notes due March 2030.
  • Rayonier establishes $300 million at-the-market programJones Day represented Rayonier Inc., a publicly traded timberland real estate investment trust, in connection with the establishment of an at-the-market offering of $300 million of its common stock.
  • Roper Technologies acquires Vertafore Inc.Jones Day advised Roper Technologies, Inc., a diversified technology company, on a $4 billion bridge financing and issuance of a $2.7 billion four-tranche offering of Senior Unsecured Notes in connection with its $5.35 billion acquisition of Vertafore.
  • Asbury Automotive acquires Park Place Dealerships for $735 millionJones Day advised Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., in the acquisition of certain assets of Park Place Dealerships, one of the country's largest and most prominent luxury dealer groups, for $685 million of goodwill and approximately $50 million for parts, fixed assets, and leaseholds, excluding vehicle inventory.
  • Roper Technologies completes $600 million public offering of Senior NotesJones Day represented Roper Technologies, Inc., a diversified technology company, in connection with its underwritten public offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 2.000% Senior Notes due 2030.
  • Newell Brands completes $500 million public notes offeringJones Day represented Newell Brands Inc. in connection with a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% Notes due 2025.
  • Nutrien completes $1.5 billion public offering of Senior NotesJones Day represented Nutrien Ltd., the world's largest provider of crop inputs and services, in connection with a public offering of $1.5 billion of Senior Notes, consisting of (i) $500 million aggregate principal amount of 1.900% Senior Notes due 2023, (ii) $500 million aggregate principal amount of 2.950% Senior Notes due 2030, and (iii) $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.950% Senior Notes due 2050.
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    October 2021

    Ninth Circuit Affirms Standing to Bring Securities Act Claims in Connection With Direct Listing Despite Tracing Difficulties

    August 2021 Alerts

    SEC Approves New Board Diversity Disclosure Requirements for Nasdaq-Listed Companies

    July 2021 Alerts

    SPAC Founders, Beware: SEC Targets Founders Shares

    July 2021 Commentaries

    Hot Topics from ASIC's Latest Corporate Finance Update

    June 2021 Alerts

    SEC Chairman: Time to "Freshen Up" Rules Governing 10b5-1 Plans

    March 2021 Alerts

    SEC to Review Climate-Related Disclosure: The Start of Things to Come

    February 2021 Commentaries

    ESG Risks for Financial Institutions: Eliminating Significant "Gotchas"

    January 2021 Commentaries

    SEC Reviews and Approves NYSE Rule Changes to Permit Capital Raising in Direct Listings

    December 2020 Alerts

    SEC Adopts Final Rules Governing Payment Disclosure by Resource Extraction Issuers

    December 2020 Commentaries

    SEC Adopts Amendments to Modernize, Simplify, and Enhance Financial Disclosure Requirements in Regulation S-K
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    Speaking Engagements

    • December 1, 2016
      Jones Day/EY - Emerging Risks in Financial Reporting and Disclosures
    • October 27, 2016
      Georgia Bas Association / 35th Annual Business Law Institute - What Keeps In-House Law Departments Up At Night
    • January 7, 2016
      Jones Day Atlanta Hosts Diversity Meet & Greet
    • November 9, 2015
      Atlanta Bar Association / Scrutinizing Executive Compensation - The SEC's New Clawback and Pay Ratio Rules
    • March 23, 2012
      Introduction to the Resale of Restricted and Control Securities, ICLE Basic Securities Law Program

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