Laura R. Brothers

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Nashville

(615) 742-7705

lbrothers@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/brothers-laura-r/

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With more than 20 years of experience, Laura Brothers leverages her experience in capital markets transactions to help clients raise capital through debt and equity markets, or through strategic acquisitions, navigating complicated securities law issues. Of note, her experience includes offerings of an aggregate of $3.85 billion in the last five years alone for one of the leading retailers and distributors of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas and a $3.8 billion merger of two national health insurance providers.

Laura has represented both issuers and underwriters in securities transactions, buyers and sellers in public and private company mergers and acquisitions and special committees of boards of directors in corporate governance matters. Her practice spans industries including healthcare, technology, retail and entertainment, and involves:

Capital Markets – Advising companies and underwriters in debt and equity transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and Rule 144A and institutional private placements as well as in transactional matters.
Mergers & Acquisitions – Representing a variety of public and private companies on a wide variety of transactions, including tender offers.
Securities Law Compliance – Advising public company clients on preparation of Form 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements and earnings releases; compliance with federal securities laws requirements; compliance with stock exchange listing standards and corporate governance guidelines.
Corporate Governance – Providing clients with advice related to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Dodd-Frank Act and other federal securities laws requirements; compliance with stock exchange corporate governance listing standards, committee charters and corporate governance guidelines, board and committee composition issues, internal control and disclosure control matters, Regulation FD, insider trading policies and 10b5-1 trading plans.

In addition to Laura’s work in the firm’s corporate and securities practice, she also chaired the firm’s Women’s Initiative in 2009 and 2010, the Entry-Level Hiring Committee from 2011 to 2013 and also served on the firm’s Diversity Committee.

Memberships

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Valparaiso University Alumni Association — Board of Directors (2003-2010); Executive Committee, (2005-2010)

Representative Experience

AutoZone, Inc. 2022 Notes Offering

Offering of $750,000,000 of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2032

We represented AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), the leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, in a public...

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Client Type: Public Company
Nuvem Acquires Apovia

Representation of Nuvem, a healthcare software technology and consulting services company, in their acquisition of Apovia, a pharmacy services management company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

We represented Nuvem, a healthcare software technology and consulting services company, in their acquisition of Apovia, a pharmacy services management...

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Client Type: Private Company
ABB Optical Group acquires Green Optics

We represented ABB Optical Group, America’s leading independent eye care company, in its acquisition of Green Optics, a Michigan-based independent...

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Client Type: Private Company
Blue Fin Group Sold to IntegriChain

Representation of Blue Fin Group, a full-service professional management consulting firm delivering research, strategy, and implementation services to help manufacturers optimize access, in its sale to IntegriChain, a comprehensive data and business process platform for Life Sciences market access. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

We represented Blue Fin Group, a full-service professional management consulting firm delivering research, strategy, and implementation services to help manufacturers...

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Thermatec, Inc. Sold to Hoffman Building Technologies Inc.

We represented Thermatec, Inc., a provider of HVAC temperature control solutions for commercial facilities, in its sale to Hoffman Building...

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OptionOne Sells to Amerita

Representation of OptionOne, a specialty pharmacy providing home and alternate-site infusion therapies through a comprehensive clinical approach to patient care, in its sale to Amerita, Inc., a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

We represented OptionOne, a specialty pharmacy providing home and alternate-site infusion therapies through a comprehensive clinical approach to patient care,...

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Client Type: Private Company
AutoZone August 2020 Notes Offering

Representation of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) in a public offering of $600,000,000 of 1.650% Senior Notes due 2031.

We represented AutoZone, Inc. in a public offering of $600,000,000 of 1.650% Senior Notes due 2031. Underwriters included J.P. Morgan...

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Client Type: Public Company
BioMatrix Acquires City Drugs

Representation of BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy, a comprehensive, nationwide specialty pharmacy services and digital health technology solutions provider, in its acquisition of City Drugs, a New York City-based specialty pharmacy that specializes in the treatment of complex medical conditions including hepatitis, oncology, auto-immune diseases, and gastroenterology. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

We represented BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy, a comprehensive, nationwide specialty pharmacy services and digital health technology solutions provider, in its acquisition...

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Client Type: Private Company
VSS and NewSpring Health Capital Invests in BRC Recovery

Representation of BRC Recovery in its recapitalization with private investment firms, Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS) and NewSpring Health Capital

We represented BRC Recovery in its recapitalization with private investment firms, Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS) and NewSpring Health Capital. BRC...

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Client Type: Private Company
AutoZone 2020 Notes Offering

Representation of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) in a public offering of $500,000,000 of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2025 and $750,000,000 of 4.000% Senior Notes due 2030

We represented AutoZone, Inc. in a public offering of $500,000,000 of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2025 and $750,000,000 of 4.000%...

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Client Type: Public Company

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Accolades

Valparaiso University Alumni Association — Alumni Service Award (2011)

Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce — Legal Counsel (1999-2000)

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