Linklaters LLP

11/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/21/2024 12:01

Linklaters Advises Bank Consortium on US$160M Syndicated Term and Revolving Loans for Compañía Minera Autlán, S.A.B. de C.V.

Linklaters advised a consortium of banks and financial institutions in connection with a US$160 million syndicated financing divided in two tranches for Compañía Minera Autlán, S.A.B. de C.V (Autlán): (i) a US$130 million seven-year term loan; and (ii) a working capital revolving facility with a portion in Mexican pesos.

The transaction was led by Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, and Grupo Financiero Santander México, as the Sole Lead Arranger, Administrative Agent, and Lender.

The funds obtained will be primarily used to refinance existing debt and other liabilities. According to Autlán, this transaction represents a significant milestone in the company's financial management and reinforces its strategy to optimize its capital structure, ensure liquidity, and generate long-term value.

The Linklaters team was led by Corporate Partner Matthew Poulter, Counsel Emilio Minvielle and Associate Madeleine Bléhaut, along with Head of Linklaters Mexico Group Alberto García Linera in Mexico City. Banking Partner Michael Bassett, Tax Partner Gabriel Grossman, and Associate Gabrielle Quintana in New York provided additional support on the transaction.