27 Feb 2026
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Represents Arrangers in $1 Billion Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility for Peoria Resources
"Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and lead arranger in a $1 billion senior secured revolving credit facility supporting Peoria Resources, LLC’s $1.3 billion acquisition of Verdad Resources Intermediate Holdings LLC. Peoria Resources is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., focused on operated oil and gas development in the DJ Basin and disciplined lower 48 acquisitions."