Vinson & Elkins lawyers were behind an IPO involving one of the nation’s key producers of paint pigments. The $454 million deal placed shares of Venator Materials on the New York Stock Exchange. The proceeds will be used pay down debt by Venator’s parent company, Huntsman Corp. Details on all the lawyers involved in The Texas Lawbook.
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DBJ: Dallas’ Jacobs to buy Denver-based Rival in $3.27B Deal
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