Kirkland & Ellis advised Shopko Optical, an optical retailer operating more than 140 stores across 13 U.S. states, on its sale by investment firm Monarch Alternative Capital LP to Fielmann Group, a leading global eyewear provider. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The Kirkland team was led by corporate partner Josh Kogan and associate Thomas Matteson; tax partner Vin Thorn; healthcare & life sciences regulatory partner Dennis Williams; and technology & IP transactions partner Matt Lovell.
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