Alon M. Goldberger

• A manufacturer of sports apparel, as borrower, in connection with its ABL and Term Loan credit facilities.
• A manufacturer of in-store marketing displays for the cosmetics industry in connection with its ABL and term loan credit facilities.
• The lead arranger and administrative agent in the US$5.5 billion senior-secured super-priority debtor-in-possession credit facilities to PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company in connection with their bankruptcy cases.
• The administrative agent and collateral agent in connection with a term loan exit credit facility to Premier Brands Group Holdings LLC (formerly Nine West Holdings, Inc.).
• Lenders in connection with a term loan credit facility and a revolving credit facility to Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
• Lenders in connection with a US$650 million Term Loan A-1 facility to Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated.
• Lenders in the DIP and exit term loan facilities in connection with the bankruptcy cases of Motorsports Aftermarket Group, Inc. and its affiliates.
• Noteholders in connection with the issuance of senior secured notes by TPC Group Inc.
• The administrative agent and an ad hoc group of first lien lenders in connection with an out-of-court restructuring of the first and second lien indebtedness of a leading provider of online learning programs.
• Lenders providing a priming credit facility to Bioscrip, Inc.
• A provider of marketing strategy and direct mail services, as borrower, in connection with its asset-based and term loan credit facilities.
• A lender in connection with its participation in a US$375 million “first-in, last-out” credit facility to Sears Canada.
• A private equity fund in acquisition financing related to its acquisition of a leading, independent provider of high-pressure pasteurization, cold storage and other value-added services to food and beverage manufacturers.
• Lenders in a first lien credit facility to Boardriders Inc. and its subsidiaries.
• Holders in connection with multiple note issuances by Carlson Wagonlit Travel Inc., including in connection with its exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
• Noteholders in connection with the issuance of senior secured notes by Salem Media.
• The administrative agent in connection with a unitranche credit facility to finance the acquisition of a customer acquisition marketing business focused on the U.S. insurance industry.
• A business development company in its participation as a lender in a senior secured unitranche credit facility to a manufacturer, packager and marketer of nutritional products.
• The administrative agent and collateral agent in connection with a second lien credit facility to finance the acquisition of a leading software platform developer for the advertising industry.
• The administrative agent and collateral agent in connection with a second lien credit facility to finance the acquisition of a leading SSL certificate provider.
• A business development company as agent and lender in its provision of subordinated debt to a leading provider of factoring services to large and small businesses.
• A business development company as agent and lender in its provision of senior secured indebtedness to a provider of OB/GYN hospitalist services in over 100 hospitals in 26 states.
• A business development company in its last out participation as a lender in a credit facility to an operator of fitness facilities throughout Connecticut.
• The senior noteholders of a bankrupt provider of business communications solutions in the negotiation of DIP and exit credit facilities.
• A chapter 11 debtor in the direct marketing industry in the negotiation of an exit credit facility with its senior lenders.
• One of the largest natural soda ash producers in the world in connection with its credit facilities, including a credit facility in connection with the initial public offering of its parent, a publicly traded master limited partnership.
• A private equity sponsor in the financing of its acquisition of a leading provider of laundry and linen services in the southeast region of the United States.
• A publicly listed specialty acquisition company in the financing of its acquisition of two providers of payment, and debit and credit card processing services.
• The second lien administrative agent, collateral agent and lenders in the workout of its loans to a designer of teaching and classroom technology.
• A private equity fund in a proposed acquisition of an auto parts dealer pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
• The administrative agent and collateral agent in the negotiation of a forbearance agreement and a consensual foreclosure of assets and stock of a provider of furnished temporary executive apartments.
• A private equity fund in its first and second lien credit facilities in connection with its acquisition of a U.S. airline which operates flights between Florida, the Bahamas, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia.
• A commercial bank in connection with its participation as a first out lender in numerous unitranche financings and in negotiating the applicable credit documents, including agreements among lenders.
• A private equity owned provider of strategic solutions to the oil and gas industry in its asset-based credit facility.
• A leading North American provider of environmental services to commercial and government entities, in acquisition financing related to its acquisition of another company in the same industry.
• A specialty lender in its provision of mezzanine financing to a retailer of men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry, footwear and gifts.
• A financial institution as arranger, agent and lender in connection with financings to various business development companies, consisting of senior-secured bridge loan credit facilities (in connection with their initial public offering), senior-secured revolving credit facilities and senior-secured term loan facilities.
• Numerous business development companies in their asset-based revolving credit facilities to finance their ongoing portfolio investments.

Includes matters handled at Dechert or prior to joining the firm.

• Banking and Finance Law – The Best Lawyers in America 2021
• Deal of the Year: Banking and Finance – IFLR1000 United States Awards 2020
• Rising Star, Financial and Corporate Law – IFLR1000 Americas 2019
• Restructuring (Including Bankruptcy): Corporate – The Legal 500 United States

• Direct Lending Terms and Documentation: Leverage Covenants, Incremental Financing, Guaranty Provisions – Strafford Webinar (May 6, 2021)