Vincenzo Lucibello

Partner, Boston

Biography

Overview

Vincenzo (Vinny) Lucibello is a partner in the Debt Finance practice and serves as Office Executive Partner of the Boston office. He is also co-head of the Americas Private Credit & Direct Lending pillar. Vinny represents private credit providers across a wide array of lending transactions ranging from non-sponsored pre-EBITDA/recurring revenue facilities through sponsored $500+ million EBITDA syndicated facilities, and has deep knowledge of senior secured, unitranche, second lien, secured mezzanine, mezzanine, holdco, and preferred stock structures.

Vinny has broad experience representing a diverse group of specialty finance companies, private debt funds, business development companies, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and other private sources of capital. He has represented lenders in cash flow as well as asset- based transactions across a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, retail, professional services, food and beverage, manufacturing, utilities, business services, aerospace, sports, entertainment, logistics and education, to support transactions that include acquisitions, growth capital investments, refinancings, recapitalizations, restructurings, and special situations.

Bars and Courts
Massachusetts Bar
New York State Bar
Education
JD
University of Virginia School of Law
BA
University of Virginia
Languages
English

Experience

Representation of a club of private credit lenders in connection with a US$170 million senior secured financing (consisting of a US$150 million term loan and a US$20 million revolver) to enable a private equity firm to acquire a leading skincare brand specializing in suncare products.

Representation of a club of private credit lenders in connection with a US$260 million senior secured financing (consisting of a US$240 million term loan and a US$20 million revolver) to enable the refinancing the existing debt of an industry-leading long term care services and solutions provider and to provide for the payment of a shareholder dividend.

Representation of a club of private credit lenders in connection with a US$765 million senior secured financing (consisting of a US$600 million closing date term loan, a US$100 million delayed draw term loan and a US$65 million revolver) to enable a private equity firm to acquire a leading provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting services.

Representation of a club of private credit lenders in connection with a US$765 million senior secured financing (consisting of a US$800 million closing date term loan, a US$100 million delayed draw term loan and a US$75 million revolver) to enable a private equity firm to acquire one of the world's leading technology media, data and marketing services company.

Representation of a prominent private credit lender in connection with a US$125 million term loan to enable the refinancing the existing debt of a leading provider of non-banking financial services focused on the US Hispanic community and to provide for the payment of a shareholder dividend.

Representation of a club of private credit lenders in connection with a US$529.6 million senior secured financing (consisting of a US$364.6 million closing date term loan, a US$125 million delayed draw term loan and a US$40 million revolver) to enable the refinancing the existing debt of a market and technology leader in on-demand human resources software for the public sector and to provide for the payment of a shareholder dividend.

Representation of a prominent private credit lender in connection with a US$130 million PIK holdco term loan to provide for the financing of investments, capital expenditures and the repayment and redemption of certain shareholder loans of a multi-brand education network of private school institutions spanning infant care through high school.

Representation of a prominent private credit lender in connection with a US$111 million senior secured financing (consisting of a US$66 million closing date term loan, a US$30 million delayed draw term loan and a US$15 million revolver) to enable a private equity firm to acquire a leading provider of HVAC and plumbing installation, replacement, and preventative maintenance services.

Representation of a prominent private credit lender in connection with a US$75 million senior secured term loan facility (consisting of a US$50 million closing date term loan and a US$25 million delayed draw term loan) to fund the ongoing operations and capital expenditures of a next-generation air-to-ground network provider.

Representation of a prominent investment firm in connection with its purchase of US$90 million of preferred equity, the proceeds of which were used to enable a private equity firm to finance the acquisition of a leading North American manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging and heat transfer labels.

Representation of a prominent private credit lender in connection with a US$50 million senior secured term loan facility (consisting of a US$25 million closing date term loan and a US$25 million delayed draw term loan) to fund the ongoing operations and capital expenditures of a beverage packaging manufacturing company.

Representation of a club of private credit lenders in connection with a US$403 million senior secured financing (consisting of a US$378 million closing date term loan and a US$25 million revolver) to enable a private equity firm to acquire a leading FDA registered, ISO-13485, and MDSAP certified American manufacturer and distributor of consumable respiratory and anesthesia products.

Representation of a prominent private credit lender in connection with a US$27.9 million mezzanine financing to enable a private equity firm to acquire a leading Florida provider of comprehensive dermatology services.

Representation of a club of private credit lenders in connection with a US$50 million senior secured financing (consisting of a US$40 million term loan and a US$10 million revolver) to enable a private equity firm to acquire a market leader in specialized staffing services for science-based businesses.

Representation of a prominent investment firm in connection with its purchase of US$25 million of preferred equity, the proceeds of which were used to enable a private equity firm to finance the acquisition of a leading provider of software solutions for learning, operational readiness and workforce management.