Shearman & Sterling advised Sport Group, a portfolio company of funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe, on a €300 million TLB and €70 million RCF refinancing with ESG features.

Founded in 1969, Sport Group is the global market leader for artificial turf systems and synthetic surfaces in the sport and leisure segment. Sport Group has more than 1900 employees and a wide product range including artificial turf, runways, polyurethane layers as well as components for sports, industry and leisure facilities.