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Paul Hastings Advises Japanese Amusement Ride Company Sansei Yusoki  on U.S. Acquisition

July 09, 2012

Tokyo (July 9, 2012) – Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it is representing Sansei Yusoki Co., Ltd., an Osaka-based company engaged in the design, manufacture, repair and maintenance of amusement rides, stage equipment and elevators on its contemplated acquisition of a stake in S&S Worldwide, one of the world’s leading amusement rides and rollercoaster manufacturers located in the U.S. Following the signing of the MOU and the official transfer of shares in July 2012, S&S Worldwide will retain its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Logan, Utah.

The acquisition will strengthen Sansei Yusoki’s operational base in Japan and will play a significant part in expanding its business in overseas markets, especially in the U.S., China and Europe.

The Paul Hastings team was led by Tokyo-based partner Toshiyuki Arai and associates Kota Kikuchi, Christian Mock and Kefei Li.

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