Sophie Polo

Associate

Atlanta + 1.404.581.8270

Sophie Polo counsels public companies on transactions and issues related to capital markets and corporate governance. Her practice focuses on public and private security offerings, compliance with federal securities laws, and assisting clients with disclosure and ongoing reporting obligations.

Sophie has worked with companies across a range of industries, including manufacturing, energy, and consumer goods. Her recent experience includes a $1.25 billion private debt offering by Newell Brands Inc.

Experiência

  • PureCycle Technologies issues shares of Series B Preferred StockJones Day represented PureCycle Technologies, Inc. in connection with the establishment, issuance, and sale of 300,000 shares of Series B Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, which pay dividends, in cash or in-kind, at 7%, with an initial issuance price of $1,000 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $300 million.
  • Newell Brands completes $1.25 billion Senior Notes offeringJones Day represented Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: NWL) in connection with a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.500% Senior Notes due 2028.
  • 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.
  • Asbury Automotive Group to acquire the Herb Chambers CompaniesJones Day is advising Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the United States, in its definitive agreement to acquire various automotive dealerships owned by The Herb Chambers Companies for approximately $1.34 billion in cash.
  • Flowers Foods completes $800 million public offering of Senior NotesJones Day represented Flowers Foods, Inc., one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States, in connection with its underwritten public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2035 and $300 million aggregate principal amount of 6.200% Senior Notes due 2055.