Jacob D. Isenberg (Jake)

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Jake Isenberg advises public and private companies on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, equity investments, and other strategic corporate transactions. He also counsels boards and senior management on corporate governance matters.

Jake's representations include VSE Corporation, Engage PEO, Hard Rock International, Flowers Foods, and Bose Corporation, among others.

Prior to joining Jones Day in 2022, Jake completed a two-year clerkship in the Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Florida.

Experience

  • VSE Corporation sells its Wheeler Fleet Solutions businessJones Day advised VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, in the sale of its Fleet business segment, Wheeler Fleet Solutions, Co., to One Equity Partners for up to $230 million in total consideration.
  • Engage PEO acquires Axios HRJones Day advised Engage PEO in the acquisition of Axios HR, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based PEO with a distinguished history of serving clients in Michigan and across the Midwest, from Axios International.
  • Flowers Foods acquires Simple MillsJones Day advised Flowers Foods, Inc. in the $795 million acquisition of Simple Mills, Inc., a leading provider of gluten-free baking mixes, crackers, cookies, and snack bars made with almond and veggie flours.
  • VSE acquires Kellstrom Aerospace Group and completes $172.5 million public offering of Common StockJones Day advised VSE Corporation, a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, in the $200 million acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc., a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, LP and a diversified global distributor and service provider supporting the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket.
  • Engage PEO acquires SynchronyHRJones Day advised Engage PEO in the acquisition of SynchronyHR, a national PEO headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Engage PEO acquires Human Resources Inc.Jones Day advised Engage PEO in the acquisition of Human Resources Inc., a Crofton, Maryland-based PEO, serving customers in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia.
  • VSE Corporation acquires Turbine Controls, Inc.Jones Day advised VSE Corporation in the $120 million acquisition of Turbine Controls, Inc., a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support services for complex engine components, as well as engine and airframe accessories, across commercial and military applications.
  • VSE Corporation sells Federal and Defense Services operating assetsJones Day advised VSE Corporation in the sale of substantially all of its Federal and Defense Services operating assets.
  • VSE acquires assets and license from HoneywellJones Day advised VSE Corporation in the $105 million asset purchase and perpetual license agreement to manufacture and support certain of Honeywell International’s fuel control systems on four key engine platforms.
  • Engage PEO acquires Zamp HRJones Day advised Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., in the acquisition of Zamp HR, a Lindon, Utah-based PEO with over 10,000 worksite employees, expanding Engage's growing presence in the western region of the U.S.
  • VSE Corporation partners with The Loar Group to acquire Desser AerospaceJones Day advised VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) ("VSE") in its acquisition (the "Acquisition") of Desser Aerospace ("Desser") for a purchase price of $124 million.
  • Hard Rock finalizes Greek joint venture with GEK TERNA S.A. to develop, own and operate Integrated Casino Resort in Athens, GreeceJones Day advised Hard Rock International in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in a joint venture partnership with GEK TERNA Group, a Greek conglomerate listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. 
  • Hard Rock Digital enters partnership with Playtech plcJones Day advised Hard Rock Digital in connection with its strategic partnership with Playtech plc.
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