OpSec Group, a global provider of brand protection solutions and intellectual property management, and Investcorp Europe Acquisition I today announced a definitive business combination at a pro forma enterprise value of $426 million. If the deal is approved, OpSec Group would likely trade on the Nasdaq, where Investcorp Europe I presently lists.
The transaction is supported by a $50 million backstop by the SPAC’s sponsor, with up to $199 million in gross transaction proceeds, less any redemptions by Investcorp Europe shareholders. Any incremental proceeds will be held on the balance sheet, with current investors rolling 96% of their pro forma ownership into the merged enterprise.
OpSec Group employs materials scientists, optical engineers, and product designers who work alongside IP professionals, investigators, online analysts, and software engineers. Its global team of approximately 1,300 people work to ensure the integrity of brands and their IP around the world, operating from secure production facilities, design labs, service hubs, and a security operations center.
Citigroup Global Markets is acting as capital markets advisor and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) is serving as financial and capital markets advisor to Investcorp Europe. Shearman & Sterling is legal counsel to Investcorp Europe. Proskauer Rose is legal counsel to OpSec Group and OpSec Holdings. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is serving as legal counsel to Citigroup and CS. Read more.
