The proceeds will be used to fund in part the acquisition of Howden

Davis Polk advised the representative of the several underwriters in connection with the $700 million SEC-registered offering of 5,923,670 common shares as well as the $403 million SEC-registered offering of 8,050,000 depositary shares by Chart Industries, Inc., including the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase 1,050,000 additional depositary shares. Each depositary share represents a 1/20th interest in a share of Chart Industries, Inc.’s 6.75% Series B mandatory convertible preferred stock. In addition, the underwriters have an option to purchase an additional 888,550 shares of common stock. The proceeds from the offerings will be used to fund in part the acquisition of Howden from affiliates of KPS Capital Partners, LP.

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the energy and industrial gas markets. Chart is at the forefront of the clean energy transition, and is a leading provider of technology, equipment and services related to liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, biogas and CO2 capture among other applications.

The Davis Polk capital markets team included partner Derek Dostal and associate David Li. The equity derivatives team included partner John M. Brandow, counsel Katharine O’Banion and associate Alexander S. Pettingell. Partner Kara L. Mungovan provided tax advice. All members of the Davis Polk deal team are based in the New York office.

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