We are advising the lenders on the financing 

Davis Polk is advising the lenders on a debt financing package provided to Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille (CNP) in connection with its strategic investment in and partnership with Equine Care Group (ECG). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded by the late Albert Frère, the CNP group manages approximately €3 billion in net assets, strategically invested in a diversified portfolio of globally recognized, sector-leading companies. Supported by a stable family shareholder structure, CNP emphasizes long-term value creation through active collaboration with management teams in companies where it holds significant or majority stakes.

CNP will join with Equine Care Group, a pioneering industry leader within equine medicine, as a strategic partner to facilitate its ambitious global expansion. Working closely with ECG’s founders, veterinary professionals and previous growth investor Bencis, CNP seeks to enhance the group’s international presence while maintaining its veterinarian-driven approach and shared commitment to providing exceptional equine care.

The Davis Polk finance team includes partner Luke McDougall, counsel Phil Anscombe and Charlotte Rice and associates Ludovico Giannotti, Alexander Wright and Bianca Hawkins. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the London office.

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