Philip Lewis advises corporations, partnerships and other entities in connection with mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions, as well as general corporate matters. A certified public accountant with an LL.M. in tax, Philip understands the complicated tax issues associated with transactions and provides creative solutions for clients. Philip has significant experience with real estate investment trusts (REITs) and regularly counsels REITs with respect to corporate and tax issues.
Philip M. Lewis
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Memphis
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Philip M. Lewis
Member
Memphis
plewis@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/lewis-philip-m/
Memberships
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Philip Lewis advises corporations, partnerships and other entities in connection with mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions, as well as general corporate matters. A certified public accountant with an LL.M. in tax, Philip understands the complicated tax issues associated with transactions and provides creative solutions for clients. Philip has significant experience with real estate investment trusts (REITs) and regularly counsels REITs with respect to corporate and tax issues.
Memberships
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
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Representation of LFM Capital in the acquisitions of Southern Tooling, Inc. and Tuttle, Inc. to collectively form an automation solutions platform, American Automation Group. Terms of these transactions were not disclosed.
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Representation of Gen Cap America’s portfolio company, United Grocery Outlet, an extreme value grocery retailer operating throughout the Southeastern United States, in its sale to Grocery Outlet Holding Corporation, a high-growth, extreme value retailer. Terms of this transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a leading global provider of traditional life and health reinsurance and financial solutions in its $650,000,000 public offering of 5.750% senior notes due 2034. Underwriters included BofA Securities, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
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Representation of Hibbett, Inc., an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, in its pending acquisition by JD Sports Fashion plc, a leading global omnichannel retailer of sports fashion brands. Under the terms of the merger agreement announced April 23, 2024, JD Sports will acquire all outstanding shares of Hibbett for $87.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to Hibbett stockholder approval, required regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other customary conditions to closing.
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Representation of Wright Paving Contractors, Inc. and Custom Stone, LLC “Wright Companies,” a asphalt and aggregates production, milling and paving company, in its sale to Kelso-backed Armada Materials, LLC, a rapidly growing producer of aggregates, asphalt, and other infrastructure materials and services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Ballast Point Ventures, a late venture and early growth equity investor in its closing of a GP-led continuation fund with Revelation Healthcare Fund IV, L.P., a venture capital firm, as the lead investor. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.
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Investment in a veterinary and multi-service pet care company operating in 28 locations across 10 states.
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Acquisition of a metal working supplier for metal stampings and deep drawing
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Representation of Oldham Hospitality, a family-owned hospitality business, in its acquisition of Blackberry Farm Brewery, a brewery business and taproom owned by Blackberry Farm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Arcline Investment Management’s portfolio company Fairbanks Morse Defense, which builds, maintains, and services naval power and propulsion systems, in its acquisition of American Fan from Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) for $111 million.
American Fan designs, manufactures, and services high-performance axial and centrifugal fans for enduring U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and U.S. Coast Guard platforms and specialty industrial applications.
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Media Mentions & Firm News
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November 29, 2023 | The M&A Advisor, PitchBook
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November 9, 2018 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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November 9, 2018 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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Accolades
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2013-2018)
Certified Public Accountant
Vanderbilt Scholastic Excellence Awards in Corporate Taxation and Estate Taxation and Planning
Accolades
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2013-2018)
Certified Public Accountant
Vanderbilt Scholastic Excellence Awards in Corporate Taxation and Estate Taxation and Planning
Related Services
Related Industries
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New York University School of Law - LL.M., 2008
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Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2007
Order of the Coif
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Rhodes College - M.Acc., 2004
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Southern Methodist University - B.B.A., 2002
Education
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New York University School of Law - LL.M., 2008
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Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 2007
Order of the Coif
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Rhodes College - M.Acc., 2004
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Southern Methodist University - B.B.A., 2002
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Tennessee
Admissions
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Tennessee