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Vinson & Elkins is advising 8 Rivers Capital, LLC, (8 Rivers) in connection with two projects announced on April 15, 2021.

Vinson & Elkins is advising Neinor Homes, S.A. in connection with its green bond issuance of €300 million at 5.5 years maturity and a 4.5% cost, due 2026. The operation is the first green bond issuance from a European listed developer and has been fully supported by institutional investors. The bond was well received by investors, being +5x oversubscribed. Closing is expected to take place on 29 April 2021, subject to customary conditions for similar transactions.

Vinson & Elkins advised the banks in connection with the committed financing package for the acquisition by New Fortress Energy Inc. of Hygo Energy Transition Ltd. and Golar LNG Partners LP. The financing consisted of an offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2026 and a $200 million revolving credit facility.

Vinson & Elkins advised Blackstone, the largest global alternative asset manager in the world, in connection with the agreement by private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone to acquire Sabre Industries, Inc. (“Sabre”) from The Jordan Company. The acquisition of Sabre continues Blackstone Energy Partners’ focus on investing in companies that support the transition to cleaner, more affordable energy.

Vinson & Elkins advised CrownRock, L.P. (“CrownRock”), an oil and gas producing joint venture of CrownQuest Operating and Lime Rock Partners, in connection with its private offering of $400.0 million principal amount of 5.000% senior unsecured notes due 2029 of CrownRock and CrownRock Finance, Inc.

Vinson & Elkins advised The Zebra, the nation’s leading insurance comparison site, in connection with its Series D fundraise totaling $150 million, valuing the company at more than $1 billion. The company’s fundraise comes at a time of sustained growth, with investment from new and existing investors including Weatherford Capital and Accel.

Vinson & Elkins advised the underwriters to NETSTREIT Corp. (the Company) in connection with a public offering of 10,915,688 shares of the Company’s common stock, which includes the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,423,785 shares, at a price to the public of $18.65 per share. The offering was upsized from the previously announced public offering of 8,000,000 shares of common stock.

Vinson & Elkins advised Buckeye Partners, L.P. and Nala Renewables in connection with their acquisition of a majority interest in Swift Current Energy, a leading North American clean energy development and investment platform.

Vinson & Elkins advised Enerplus Corporation in a definitive agreement to acquire assets in the Williston Basin from Hess Corporation for total cash consideration of $312 million.

Vinson & Elkins advised the initial purchasers in connection with Vine Energy Holdings LLC’s offering of $950 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.750% Senior Notes due 2029. The offering closed on April 7, 2021.

The Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Section of the State Bar of Texas will honor Tom Leatherbury with the Patrick Wiseman Award for Civil Rights in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the civil rights and liberties of all Texans.

Vinson & Elkins advised DoublePoint Energy, LLC in connection with the sale of its leasehold interests and related assets to Pioneer Natural Resources Company. The transaction is valued at approximately $6.4 billion as of April 1, 2021.