Amanda M. Burke

Willkie advised Rose Paving, a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management, on its merger with Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating, a provider of paving services throughout the southern United States. On December 5, Rose Paving, a leading provider of parking lot maintenance services, announced its merger with Atlantic Southern Paving. Willkie previously advised Tenex Capital Management on its acquisition of Rose Paving in 2022 and on subsequent add-on acquisitions. Tenex Capital Management is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies in various industries, including diversified industrials, business and tech-enabled services, and healthcare The Willkie team was led by partner Jessica Sheridan and included partner Amanda M. Burke and associates Steven Mercadante and Johana Borjas-Pavon.

Dec 12

1 min

Willkie represented Ingram Micro Holding Corporation, a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem, in its initial public offering that raised approximately $409 million and values the company at over $5 billion. On October 25, Ingram Micro, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, closed its initial public offering of 18.6 million shares of its common stock sold in the aggregate by the company and Platinum Equity at a public offering price of $22.00 per share. In addition, the underwriters have an option to purchase up to an additional 2.79 million shares to cover over-allotments. Shares of Ingram Micro’s Common Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “INGM”. Willkie previously served as financing counsel to Platinum Equity on its $7.2 billion acquisition of Ingram Micro in 2021. The Willkie team was led by partners Cristopher Greer and Anne Barrett and included partner Amanda M. Burke and associates Augustine Donati, Brannock Furey, Christian Vidaurre, Brenna O’Connor, Leon Ebani, Gillian Blackwell and Alton Martin, and visiting foreign law clerk Carolina Seixas Braga.

Oct 25

1 min

Willkie advised Recognize on its significant majority investment in Blue Mantis, a premier IT services provider with deep expertise in managed services, cybersecurity and cloud solutions. Blue Mantis services mid-market and enterprise clients with a North American focus across multiple vertical markets including business services, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and public sector. Abry Partners, which has backed the company since 2020, will continue as a minority investor in the company. Recognize is an investment platform exclusively focused on the digital services industry. The Willkie team was led by partners Eric Halperin, Amanda M. Burke and Jason Pearl with associate Pablo Benjumea Gutierrez.

Sep 9

1 min

Willkie advised Third Point LLC and Saddle Point Management L.P. in successfully appointing three new independent directors to the board of Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America. On March 11, Advance Auto Parts announced that it entered into a cooperation agreement with Third Point and Saddle Point and appointed A. Brent Windom, Gregory L. Smith and Thomas W. Seboldt as independent directors to the Advance Auto Parts board to help return the company to profitable growth. Third Point LLC is an institutional investment manager led by Daniel S. Loeb that manages approximately $10.6 billion in assets for sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, corporate & public pensions, high-net-worth individuals, and employees. Saddle Point Management, L.P. is a private investment firm focused on public and private investments. The Willkie team was led by partners Russell Leaf, Jared Fertman and Amanda M. Burke and included partner Tariq Mundiya and associate Ryan Peloquin.

Mar 12

1 min

Willkie recently represented Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, in his successful proxy contest at Cano Health, Inc., a leading value-based primary care provider. On June 16, Cano Health announced the resignation of CEO Dr. Marlow Hernandez following the annual meeting of stockholders, where the overwhelming majority of voting stockholders rejected a reverse stock split transaction and executive compensation program proposed by Dr. Hernandez and the Board of Directors, and withheld support for the re-election of two directors. Sternlicht and two other directors resigned from the Cano Board in March and formed a shareholder group together holding approximately 35% of Cano Health stock. The group initiated a campaign, including litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery, to remove the leadership of Cano Health and preserve shareholder value. Cano Health is technology-powered healthcare company delivering personalized, value-based primary care to approximately 390,000 members. Founded in 2009, Cano Health is headquartered in Miami and operates primary care medical centers and supports affiliated providers in nine states and Puerto Rico. The Willkie team was led by partners Russell Leaf, Jared Fertman and Amanda M. Burke.

Jul 7

1 min