Davis Polk is advising Atairos Group, Inc. on its acquisition of a substantial ownership position in Bowlmor AMF from a group of previous investors led by Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Atairos is an independent, private company focused on supporting growth-oriented businesses across a wide range of industries. Bowlmor AMF is the largest operator of bowling centers in the world, with 295 U.S. locations, seven locations in Mexico and three locations in Canada.

The Davis Polk corporate team includes partners William J. Chudd and Harold Birnbaum and associates Faizan A. Tukdi and Nicholas C. Phillips. Partner David H. Schnabel and counsel Ethan R. Goldman are providing tax advice. Partner Edmond T. FitzGerald is providing executive compensation advice. Partner Sartaj Gill and associate Hilary Dengel are providing credit advice. Counsel Susan D. Kennedy is providing real estate advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York office.