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Curt W. Hidde

Partner

Indianapolis

11 S. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3535

F 317-231-7433

Curt Hidde navigates the intricate world of corporate transactions with a keen eye for realizing each client’s commercial objectives. Drawing on three decades of experience, he remains steadfastly dedicated to breaking down complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies that focus on ensuring client transactional goals are achieved efficiently and effectively.

OVERVIEW
EXPERIENCE
Experience
INSIGHTS & EVENTS

OVERVIEW

Curt's experience spans many industries, ranging from fast-growing tech startups to Fortune 500 giants. He regularly guides clients through complex M&A transactions, public and private securities offerings and SEC reporting issues. and private equity investments. His practical problem-solving skills prove invaluable in navigating these complex transactions. By understanding the nuances of his clients’ businesses, Curt crafts practical solutions that align with their specific needs, whether in mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, or securities offerings.

Beyond traditional corporate law, Curt brings significant experience to alternative energy transactions. He assists utilities and other companies in the renewable energy industry in acquiring existing renewable energy assets and development stage projects, as well as negotiating specialized agreements crucial to renewable energy projects.

Professional and Community Involvement

Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation

Former board member and president, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana

Leader, CFO Roundtable

Former board member and president, Venture Club of Indiana

Member, Indianapolis Bar Association Business Law Section

Member, American Bar Association Business Law Section

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America, 2013-2025; Lawyer of the Year, 2018, 2023, 2025

Who's Who in Banking and Finance, Indianapolis Business Journal, 2011

Chambers USA, 2014-2024

EXPERIENCE

Experience

Mergers and Acquisitions

$127 million sale of a life sciences company to a publicly traded strategic buyer
More than 15 roll-up acquisitions for a Fortune 200 company representing aggregate deal values in excess of $5 billion
$160 million bank holding company acquisition
$40 million sale of a custom trailer manufacturer to a publicly-traded competitor
$55 million sale of an HVAC company to a publicly-traded competitor

Public Securities Transactions

$60 million public offering of convertible notes for bank holding company
IPOs of an independent mortgage company and several community banks
$1.5 billion public offering of medium term notes for an insurance company
$300 million public offering of trust preferred securities for an insurance company
Underwriter’s counsel in an IPO of a bank holding company

Private Securities Transactions

$115 million 144A private placement of common stock
Private placement of debt securities and warrants for a life sciences company
Private placement of common stock for a community bank
Regulation A offering for a medical device company
Placement agent’s counsel in multiple private placements of debt and equity securities
$60 million private placement of equity securities to form a mortgage REIT

Financial Institution Transactions

Multiple acquisitions for a publicly traded bank holding company involving cash and stock consideration with aggregate values in excess of $500 million
Numerous purchases and sale of bank holding companies to competitors and other strategic buyers
Holding company formation for a state commercial bank
Private placement of common stock for a holding company of a community bank
ESOP formation for a bank holding company of a state commercial bank
Structured and implemented stock repurchase program for a bank holding company

Venture Capital and Private Equity Transactions

$20 million private equity investment in a for-profit education company
$28 million private equity investment in a software company
Series A venture capital investment in a life sciences company
$25 million private equity investment in a medical device company

Renewable Energy Transactions

Represented large utility in the development and acquisition of multiple utility scale solar and wind projects
Served as Indiana counsel on multiple developments of solar and wind tax equity financed projects
Represented utility in the acquisition of existing wind farms
Represented large nonprofit hospital in Energy as a Service (EaaS) transaction for heated and chilled water

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