LENDER(S) & ROLE
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BORROWER / INDUSTRY
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AMOUNT*
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STRUCTURE & NOTES
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QI 2007 Transactions
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Deutsche, Bank of America
Lenders
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OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc.
Owner of Outback Steakhouse, other restaurant chains
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$2.7B
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$1.1B Term Loan/$250MM Revolvert/$530MM Real Estate Loan/$800MM High-yield Bond Sale
Supports taking company private/Term loan:
seven-year term/Revolver: six-year term |
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ABN AMRO, Citigroup Global Markets, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding
Lead Arrangers
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Hospira, Inc.
Specialty pharmaceutical, medication delivery company
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$1.9B
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$500MM Term Loan/$1.43B Bridge Loan
Supports Mayne Pharma acquisition/Bridge loan: one-year term/Term loan: three-year term |
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Merrill Lynch
Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner
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Kelson Holdings, LLC
Power plant holding company
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$1.7B
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First lien facility/Second lien facility/Mezzanine loan facility
Supports recap, replayment of debt |
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GE Commercial Finance - Global Media & Communications
Administrative agent, co-underwriter
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Prism Business Media Holdings, Inc.
Business-to-business media/information company
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$966.0
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Revolver
Supports Penton Media, Inc. acquisition |
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Bank of America
Admin., Collateral Agent
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AK Steel Holding Corp.
Manufacturer/Steel products
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$850.0
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Revolver
Replaces previous facilities |
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Bank of America
Lender, arranger
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Kyphon, Inc.
Developer/Medical devices for spinal function
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$625.0-725.0
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$425MM Syndicated Term Loan/$200-$300MM Revolver
Supports St. Francis Medical Technologies acquisition |
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Barclays Capital , West LB
Lead Arrangers, joint bookrunners
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NorTex Gas Storage Company
Operator/Gas storage facilities
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$335.0
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$280MM Construction, term loan/$55MM Working capital facility
Supports installation of cryogenic gas processing plants |
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First Hawaiian Bank, Bank of Hawaii, Central Pacific Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas
Lenders
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Alexander & Baldwin Inc., Matson Navigation Company
Diversified corporation/Property development, Management; ocean transportation; food products
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$325.0
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Combined credit line/A&B: $225MM, Matson: $100MM
Replaces previous $358.5MM credit lines |
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Bank of America
Lender
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Chattem, Inc.
Manufacturer/OTC healthcare products, toiletries, dietary supplements
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$300.0
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Term Loan
Supports acquisition of five Johnson & Johnson OTC brands |
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UBS Loan Finance and UBS Securities
Lender
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Lenox Group, Inc.
Tabletop, collectible, giftware company
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$275.0
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Revolvers
Refinances previous debt |
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GE Capital Markets
Agent
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Standard Motor Products, Inc.
Manufacturer/Automotive replacement parts
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$275.0
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Revolver
Five-year term/$50MM accordion feature |
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Deutsche Bank Securities
Sole Lead Arranger, Book Manager
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Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.
Operator/Fitness Clubs
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$260.0
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$75MM Revolver/$185MM Term Loan
Deutsche Bank serves as Admin. Agent |
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Wells Fargo Foothill, Watershed Administrative
Arranger, agent first lien lenders/Agent second lien lenders
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Ascendia Brands, Inc.
Provider/Premium value segments of health, beauty products sector
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$246.0
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Revolver
Supports acquisition of Healing Garden, Calgon brands |
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GE Capital
Lender
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TNS, Inc.
Provider/Data communications services
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$240.0
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$15MM Revolver/$225MM Term Loan B
Revolver: six-year term/Term Loan: seven-year term |
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JPMorgan Chase Bank
Lead Lender
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Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc.
Producer, distributor/Ethanol, biodiesel
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$200.0
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Revolver
Five-year term |
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Merrill Lynch Capital Corp.
Lender
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Callon Petroleum Co.
Operator/Gulf Coast oil, gas properties
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$200.0
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Revolver
Seven-year term/Supports BP Exploration and Production Co. Entrada Field acquisition |
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GE Commercial Finance - Corporate Lending
Lender
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KB Toys, Inc.
Mall-based toy retailer
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$200.0
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Asset-based Credit Facility
Refinances existing debt |
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GE Commercial Finance - Corporate Lending
Lender
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Cliffstar Corporation
Producer/Private label fruit juices
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$175.0
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Cash Flow Credit Facility
Replaces previous debt |
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Merrill Lynch Capital
Lead arranger, bookrunner, administrative agent
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KRG Capital Partners, LLC, Tecta America Corp. management
KRG: Private equity firm/Tecta America: Roofing contractor
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$175.0
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Revolver
Supports investment in Tecta America Corp. |
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Banc of America Securities
Lead Arranger
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Brightpoint, Inc.
Provider/Wireless devices, logistics services
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$165.0
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Revolver
Five-year term/Can be increased to $240MM/Replaces existing facilities |
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Credit Suisse
Sole Bookrunner, Sole Lead Arranger, Administrative Agent
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.
Retailer, Wholesaler/High-quality doughnuts
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$160.0
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$50MM Revolver/$110MM Term Loan
Revolver: six-year term; Term Loan: seven-year term |
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Citibank
Agent
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Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.
Distributor/Semiconductor components
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$150.0
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Revolver
Refinances existing debt/Investment in new distribution facility |
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JPMorgan Chase Bank
Agent
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Leor Energy LP
Privately held oil and gas exploration, production company
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$150.0
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Revolver
Support funding of a seven-rig drilling program/Three-year term |
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Morgan Stanley, GE Commercial Finance
Agent
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James River Coal Co.
Coal mining company
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$135.0
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$60MM synthetic letter of credit/$40MM term loan/$35MM revolving line of credit Morgan Stanley: Sole Lead Arranger/Lenders |
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GE Commercial Finance - Global Media & Communications
Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner
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Intermedia Outdoor, Inc.
Outdoor Magazine Group
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$130.0
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Revolver
Supports PRIMEDIA Outdoors acquisition |
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Bank of America Business Capital
Lender
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Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
Distributor/Auto parts
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$125.0
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Revolver
Banc of America Securities acted as underwriter |
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Merrill Lynch Capital
Sole lead arranger, sole bookrunner, administrative agent
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Anthony, Inc.
Manufacturer/Refrigerator, freezer doors, accessories
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$125.0
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Revolver
Supports refinancing of the company |
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U.S. Bank Business Credit
Lender
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Master-Halco, Inc.
Manufacturer/Security, access control products
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$115.0
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Revolver
Includes $25MM subcomponent to Canadian subsidiary/Refinances existing facility |
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GE Corporate Lending, Monroe Capital Advisors
Lenders
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Navarre Corporation
Publisher, Distributor/Home entertainment, multimedia product
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$110.0
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$95MM Revolver/$15MM Term Loan
GE Capital Markets arranged the transaction |
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City National Bank, Citi Commercial Asset Based Finance
Agent, Syndications agent
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Tower Energy Group
Distributor/Petroleum products
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$105.0
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Revolver
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Bank of America Business Capital
Lender
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Hines Nurseries, Inc.
Operator/Network of eight nursery facilities
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$100.0
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Revolver
Refinances existing debt |
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JPMorgan Chase Bank, Toronto-Dominion Securities
Administrative agent/syndication agent
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McMoRan Oil & Gas Company
KRG: Private equity firm/Tecta America: Developer, Producer/Oil & natural gas
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$100.0
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Term Loan
Five year term/Supports repayment of borrowings of existing facility |
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Banc of America Securities
Lender
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Mothers Work, Inc.
Retailer/Maternity apparel
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$90.0
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Term Loan B
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Platinum Funding Group
Lender
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Hawk One Security, Inc.
Protective services company
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$80.0
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A/R Facility
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JP Morgan Chase Bank, Fifth Third Bancorp
Lenders
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Northstar Aerospace, Inc.
Manufacturer/Flight critical gears, transmissions
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$80.0
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$60MM Revolver/$20MM Term Loan
J.P. Morgan Securities is arranger/Replaces previous facility |
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Monroe Capital
Co-syndication Agent
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Golden Gate Capital, Circle Peak Capital
Private equity firms
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$80.0
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Revolver
Supports RocketDog acquisition/Wachovia Bank acted as admin. agent |
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GE Commercial Finance - Corporate Lending
Lender
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Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc.
Retailer/Specialty consumer electronics
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$75.0
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Revolver
Supports restructuring |
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GE Capital Corporation
Lender
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Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc.
Retailer/Specialty consumer electronics
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$75.0
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Revolver
Five-year term |
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GE Commercial Finance, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Wachovia Bank
Lenders
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Measurement Specialties, Inc.
Manufacturer/Sensors, sensor-based systems
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$75.0
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Revolver
Supports BetaTHERM Sensors, YSI Temperature acquisitions |
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Wachovia Bank
Lender
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Benihana Inc.
Restaurant operator
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$75.0
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Revolver
Supports restaurant construction, related costs |
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GE Commercial Finance, Corporate Lending
Lender
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Quantum Foods LLC
Processor/Beef Products
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$71.0
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Revolver
Refinances previous debt |
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PNC Bank
Lender
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Magellan International Trading Corp.
Distributor/Engineering steel bars
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$70.0
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Revolver
Refinances existing credit facility |
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LaSalle Business Credit
Lead Lender
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Omni Energy Services Corp.
Provider/Drilling services to the oil industry
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$64.5
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$39.5MM Term Loan/$25MM Working Capital Revolving Line of Credit
Supports acquisitions |
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HSBC Business Credit
Agent
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Wire Rope Corporation of America, Inc.
Manufacturer/Wire rope, electromechanical cable
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$60.0
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Revolving Line of Credit
Supports Fox Paine Capital Fund III, LP's Wire Rope acquisition |
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Banc of America Securities, Comerica Bank, California Bank and Trust, Silicon Valley Bank
Lenders
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Oversee.net
Technology-driven media company
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$60.0
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Revolver
Bank of America: administrative agent/Five year term |
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Merrill Lynch Capital
Sole lead arranger/Administrative agent
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Tangent Rail Corp.
Provider/Wood products, rail & track services for railroad industry
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$59.0
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Revolver
Supports recap/Finances existing debt |
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GMAC CF Structured Finance Division
Lender
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American Industrial Partners investor group
Private equity firm
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$56.0
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Revolver
Supports Collins Industries, Inc. acquisition |
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Bank of America
Lead lender
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Omega Protein Corporation, Inc.
Manufacturer/Heart-healthy fish oils
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$55.0
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$20MM Revolver/$35MM Term Loan
Five-year terms/Replaces previous debt |
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CIT Capital Securities
Lender
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Jaco Electronics, Inc.
Distributor/Electronic components
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$55.0
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Revolver
Replaces previous $40MM GMAC facility |
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Capstone Business Credit
Lender
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SMP Aviation
Seller/Aircraft Parts
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$52.5
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$35MM Factoring/$17.5MM PO Financing
Supports inventory purchases, expansion into Europe and India |
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U.S. Bank Business Credit
Agent
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Lawson Steel, Inc.
Distributor/Flat rolled steel products
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$50.0
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Revolver
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Standard Bank
Lender
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Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.
Producer/International oil, gas exploration
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$50.0
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Revolver
Three-year term/Supports petroleum operations in South America |
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Citigroup
Lender
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TiVo, Inc.
Provider/Television digital video recorders
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$50.0
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Revolving line of credit
Syndicate of eight banks participating |
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Amegy Bank
Lender
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Infinity Energy Resources, Inc.
Independent energy company
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$50.0
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Revolver
Two-year term/Initial borrowing base: $27MM |
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Merrill Lynch Capital
Administrative agent, co-lead arranger
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AEA Investors
Provider/Private equity industry
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$45.0
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Revolver
Supports Industrial Controls acquisition |
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GE Antares
Admin Agent
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Wind Point Partners
Private equity investment firm
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$43.0
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$10MM Revolver/$12MM Term Loan A/$12MM Term Loan B/$9MM CapEx Facility
Supports The Matrixx Group, Inc. acquisition |
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CIT Business Credit Canada
Lender
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Fraser Papers, Inc.
Provider/Integrated specialty paper
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$40.0
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Bridge Loan Facility
120-day term/Supports Katahdin Holdings acquisition |
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Wells Fargo Foothill Lender Finance
Lender
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American Business Lending, Inc.
Provider/Licensed SBA non-bank lender
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$40.0
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Revolver
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Merrill Lynch Capital
Lead Arranger, Admin. Agent
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Encore FBO, LLC
Operator/Fixed-based network for aviation industry
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$40.0
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Revolver
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GE Commercial Finance
Lead lender
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A123 Systems
Supplier/High-power lithium-ion batteries
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$40.0
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Revolver
Other investors include: The Protector & Gamble Co., Alliance Capital, FA Technology Ventures, North Bridge Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital |
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Merrill Lynch Capital
Lead arranger, administrative agent
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ABRY Partners, LLC
Private equity fund
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$39.5
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Revolver
Supports PSI Services acquisition |
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PNC Business Credit, M&I Business Credit
Lenders
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Adobe Oilfield Services, Inc.
Provider/Oilfield electrical, production repair services
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$37.5
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Revolver
One-year term |
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NGP Capital Resources Company
Lender, agent
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Alden Resources, LLC
Independent mining company
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$36.5
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Revolver
Refinances existing debt, coal properties acquisitions |
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Crystal Capital Fund , Wells Fargo Retail Finance
Agent, Lead Lender
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G.I. Joe's, Inc.
Retailer/Sports, auto accessories
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$35.0
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Second Lien Facility
Supports recap and sale to Gryphon Capital |
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GE Capital Solutions Commercial Distribution Finance
Lender
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Nexus Integration Services, Inc.
Provider/IP Communications, Internet Protocol solutions
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$35.0
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Working Capital Facility
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GE Healthcare Financial Services
Lender
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Juniper Communities
Operator/Senior housing facilities
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$34.9
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First Mortgage Facility
Seven-year term |
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National City Business Credit
Lender
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Clinton Aluminum, LLC
Aluminum Service Center
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$33.0
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$25MM Revolver/$6.4MM Term Loan/$1.6MM CapEx Line
Acquisition financing for private equity group |
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Merrill Lynch Capital
Lead Arranger, Admin. Agent
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Moss, Inc.
Manufacturer/Tension fabrics for exhibit booths
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$30.5
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Revolver
Supports Nichols, Inc. acquisition |
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NewStar Financial
Admin Agent
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Beecher Carlson
Provider/Commercial insurance, risk management
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$30.0
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Revolver
Supports future acquisitions |
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NewStar Financial
Admin Agent
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Al Solutions
Newly formed entity of Tremont Associates
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$30.0
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Mezzanine Financing
Supports Jamegy, Inc acquisition |
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Centaurus Capital
Lender
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Contango Oil & Gas Company
Natural gas, oil company
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$30.0
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Term loan facility
Supports exploration, development activities |
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Wells Fargo Foothill
Lender
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Bell Industries, Inc.
Distributor/Electronic components/Electronic imaging/Recreational products
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$30.0
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Revolver
Supports SkyTel acquisition/Five-year term |
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Healthcare Finance Group
Lender
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Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Acute care facility
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$28.0
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$17MM Revolver/$11MM Real Estate Term Loan
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Healthcare Finance Group
Lender
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Enduracare Therapy Management Services, Inc.
Provider/Contract rehabilitation services
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$27.0
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$20MM Revolver/$7MM Term loan
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Merrill Lynch Capital
Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, Admin. Agent
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USA Bouquet LLC
Distributor/Bouquets, fresh cut flowers
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$26.5
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Revolver
Supports recap by FdG Associates |
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National City Business Credit
Lender
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Dura-Bond Industries, Inc.
Producer/Steel line pipe
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$26.0
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$25MM Revolver/$1MM CapEx Line of Credit
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PNC Business Credit, Jefferson Capital Partners I
Lenders
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Network Liquidators, Inc.
Provider/Used networking equipment, accessories
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$25.7
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$10MM Revolver/Capital funding/Subordinated debt
Replaces existing credit facility |
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JPMorgan Securities
Lead Arranger, Bookrunner
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Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc.
Specialty insurance group
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$25.0
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Revolver
Three-year term/JP Morgan Chase Bank was admin agent |
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CapitalSource
Lender
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FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc.
Operator/Integrated interconnection facilities
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$25.0
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$6MM Revolver/$14MM Term Loan/$5MM CapEx Loan
Five-year terms/Repays previous debt |
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JP Morgan Chase, Zions First National Bank
Lenders
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FranklinCovey
Provider/Learning, performance services
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$25.0
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Revolver
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Citi Commercial Asset-Based Finance
Lender
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Hooper Holmes, Inc.
Provider/Medical-related services to insurance companies
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$25.0
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Revolver
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Crystal Capital Fund
Agent
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Vision Care Holdings, LLC
Operator/ EyeGlass World, The LASIK Vision Institute
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$24.0
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Term Loan
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NewStar Financial
Lender
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Cortec Group Fund IV L.P.
Provider/Lower middle-market buyouts
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$24.0
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$4MM Revolver/$20MM Term Loan
Five-year terms/Supports investment in Construction Glass Industries Corp. |
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Merrill Lynch Capital
Lender
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Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co.
Specialty pharmaceutical company
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$24.0
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$12MM Term Loan
May borrow additional $12MM through September 15, 2008 |
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Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
Lender
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ClearPoint Business Resources, Inc.
Provider/Workforce management solutions
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$23.0
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$20MM Revolver/$3MM Term Loan
Supports ALS, LLC (doing business as ASG) acquisition |
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Greystone Business Credit II
Lender
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Titan Global Holdings, Inc.
Diversified holding company
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$22.6
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$15MM Revolver/$7.6MM Term Loan
Three-year terms/Repays existing credit facilities |
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GE Healthcare Financial Services
Lender
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Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operator/Skilled nursing, assisted living, retirement centers
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$22.0
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First Mortgage Debt Financing
Supports acquisition of two skilled nursing facilities |
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American Capital Strategies
Lender
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Trigeant, Ltd.
Refiner/Heavy, sour crude stock to asphalt
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$22.0
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Term loan
GE will also commit $10MM letter of credit subfacility |
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NewStar Financial
Lender
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Brynwood Partners V L.P.
Private equity firm
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$22.0
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$6MM Revolver/$16MM Term Loan
Six-year terms/Supports majority ownership in S. Walter Packaging acquisition |
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FTC Commercial Corp.
Arranger, Agent
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Minson Corp.
Manufacturer/Mallin outdoor furniture, pastel dining furniture
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$20.0
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Revolver
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Wells Fargo Bank
Lender
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Target Logistics, Inc.
Provider/Time definite freight forwarding, logistics services
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$20.0
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Revolver
Three-year term |
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Full Circle Capital, First Capital
Lenders
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Ygnition Networks, Inc.
Provider/Broadband services
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$20.0
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Revolver
Supports subscriber acquisitions |
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Wells Fargo Retail Finance
Lender
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Design Within Reach, Inc.
Provider/Furnishings, accessories
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$20.0
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$15MM Revolver/$5MM Letters of Credit
Five-year term/Replaces Wells Fargo HSBC Trade Bank loan |
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National Bank of Canada
Lender
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Priszm Canadian Income Fund
Operator/Quick service restaurants
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$20.0
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$10MM Working capital revolver/$10MM Acquisition line
Supports KFC franchisees acquisitions, capital investment |
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Merrill Lynch Capital Healthcare Finance Group
Lender
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Geer Senior Housing Complex
Operator/Senior housing properties
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$19.9
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$18.85MM Term Loan/$1MM Revolving Credit Line
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NewStar Financial
Lender
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Audax Group
Investor/Middle-market companies
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$17.0
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$5MM Revolver/$12MM Term Loan
Supports Silent Preferred Partners acquisition/Five-year terms |
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Webster Business Credit Corp. , Israel Discount Bank of New York, Valley National Bank
Lender
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CLVR Acquisition, Inc./RLM Acquisition, Inc.
Manufacturer/Gold jewelry/Designer/Gold, silver jewelry
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$16.0
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Revolver
Three-year term/Supports acquisition of the companies |
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Bridge Finance Group
Lender
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LifeHouse Retirement Properties, Inc.
Operator/Assisted living, skilled nursing facilities
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$15.6
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$3.4MM Revolving Line/$12.18MM Term Loan
Supports skilled nursing facilities acquisition |
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Silicon Valley Bank
Lender
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WebSideStory, Inc.
Provider/Intelligence Solutions
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$15.0
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Revolver
Repays $20MM in principal from Visual Sciences merger |
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HealthCapital
Lender
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New World Equipment Funding, LLC
Commercial, industrial equipment company
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$15.0
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Revolver
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Bridge Finance Group
Lender
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Rincon Industries, Inc.
Conglomerate/Precision sheet metal manufacturing, data center equipment
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$14.5
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$2.45MM Revolving line/ $12MM Term loan
Supports acquisition of Paris Precision Products |
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North Fork Business Capital
Lender
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The Weatherly Group, LLC
Private equity fund
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$14.0
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$6.5MM Revolving Line of Credit/$7.5MM Term Loan Facility
Support Fab-Tech, Inc. acquisition |
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National City Business Credit
Lender
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The Dickie Grabler Co.
Metal Stamping Business
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$12.5
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$9.0MM Revolver/$3.5MM Term Loan
Acquisition financing for private equity group |
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National City Business Credit
Lender
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A. Stucki Company
Manufacturer/Railcar control products
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$10.0
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Revolver
Provides acquisition financing for private equity group |
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Wells Fargo Business Credit
Lender
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Newtek Business Services, Inc.
Provider/Business services, financial products
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$10.0
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Revolver
Supports CDS Business Services, Inc. acquisition |
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GE Healthcare Financial Services
Lender
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Zogenix, Inc.
Specialty pharmaceutical company
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$10.0
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Revolver
Supports launch of first product |
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Hercules Technology Growth Capital
Lender
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Memory Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Biopharmaceutical company
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$10.0
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Term Loan
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MMV Financial, HSBC Capital (Canada)
Lenders
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Antares Pharma, Inc.
Developer/Drug delivery systems
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$10.0
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Term Loans
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Systran Financial Services Corp.
Lender
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Crdentia Corp.
Provider/Healthcare staffing services
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$10.0
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Receivables-based Working Capital
Replaces obligations with Bridge HealthCare Finance |
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PNC Bank
Lender
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Augusta Lumber Co., Inc.
Manufacturer/Hardwoods
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$10.0
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Revolver
Supports recap |
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Hercules Technology Growth Capital
Lender
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NEXX Systems, Inc.
Provider/Processing equipment for advanced wafer-level packaging applications
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$10.0
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Debt financing
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JPMorgan Chase Bank
Lender
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Avistar Communications Corporation
Developer, marketer/Video collaboration platform
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$10.0
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Revolver
Initial term through Dec. 2007/Supports business operations |
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LaSalle Bank
Lender
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Zanett, Inc.
IT consulting firm
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$10.0
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Line of Credit
Repays Fifth Third line of credit, stand-by facility |
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Patriot Capital Funding
Lender
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Tata Coffee, Ltd.
Integrated coffee company
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$9.0
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Syndicated second lien term loan
Supports acquisition Eight O'Clock Coffee Co. |
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NewStar Financial
Lender
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Falcon Real Estate Investment Company, LP
Owner/Gresham Square Shopping Center
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$8.8
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First Mortgage Loan
Three-year term |
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Wells Fargo Business Credit
Lender
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Accountabilities, Inc.
Provider/Financial staffing, marketing, consulting services
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$8.5
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$8MM Receivables Facility/$.5MM Term Loan
Replaces previous debt |
|
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Bridge Finance Group
Lender
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Family Private Care, Inc.
Staffing company of nurses, nurse aids, companions to clients in homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities
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$8.5
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$3MM Revolving line of credit/$5.5MM Term loan
Supports future growth |
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KeyBank
Lender
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MOD-PAC Corp.
Manufacturer/Custom paper board packaging
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$8.0
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Revolving Line of Credit
Three-year term/Replaces previous facility |
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Wells Fargo Bank
Lender
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Misonix, Inc.
Manufacturer/Ultrasonic equipment, lab safety equipment, pollution control products
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$8.0
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Revolver
Replaces existing $2MM Bank of America revolver |
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GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance
Lender
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Hacienda Mexican Restaurants
Owner, Operater/12 restaurants
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$7.6
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Revolver
Supports acquisition of 12-restaurant chain |
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National City Bank
Lender
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Next, Inc.
Sales, marketing organization
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$7.5
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Revolver
Supports acquisitions and future growth |
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Wells Fargo Bank
Lender
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QSGI, Inc.
Provider/Data security, regulatory compliance
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$7.5
|
Line of Credit
Increased from $4.25 million line |
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Mercantile Capital, Baena Advisors
Lenders
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Money Centers of America, Inc.
Provider/Cash Access, financial networks to gaming industry
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$7.3
|
Revolver
Replaces existing facility |
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Business Alliance Capital Co.
Lender
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Autopartsource, LLC
Manufacturer/Brake pads
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$7.2
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$6.5MM A/R Facility/$.66MM Term Loan
Replaces previous debt |
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Affinity Bank Healthcare Financial Solutions
Lender
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Vista Cove Care Center at San Gabriel
Skilled nursing facility
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$6.8
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$.5MM Revolving Line of Credit/$6.3MM Real Estate Financing
|
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Bridge Business Bancorp
Lender
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Pain Enterprises, Inc.
Manufacturer/CO2 products
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$6.5
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$3MM Revolver/$3.5MM Term Loan
Supports purchase of new equipment, refinancing of debt |
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Wellington Financial
Lender
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BorderWare Technologies, Inc.
Provider/Security, compliance solutions
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$6.4
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Venture Loan
Supports future growth |
|
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Platinum Funding Group
Lender
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Certus Software, Inc.
Provider/Corporate governance for SOX, Financial Compliance activities
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$6.0
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Factoring Facility
|
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Webster Business Credit Corp.
Lender
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Sanderson Plumbing Products, Inc.
Manufacturer/Bathroom seat fashions
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$6.0
|
Revolver
Three-year term |
|
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Wellington Financial
Lender
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Bluestreak Technology, Inc.
Developer/MachBlue (TM) platform
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$5.5
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$5MM Debenture Financing/$.5MM Operating Facility
Provides growth capital |
|
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GMAC CF Commercial Services Division
Lender
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JD Fine & Company
Distributor/Imported women’s and junior apparel
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$5.0
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Working Capital Facility
|
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Bridge Bank
Lender
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Implant Sciences Corp.
Manufacturer/National security, medical products
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$5.0
|
Revolver
Increased from previous $1.5MM revolver/Two-year term |
|
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Webster Business Credit Corp.
Lender
|
Davalor Mold Corp.
Provider/Tooling, plastic injection molded parts
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$5.0
|
Revolver
Refinances existing revolver, term debt |
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Bridge Finance Group
Lender
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DaySpring Pharma, LLC
Provider/Women's healthcare, pediatrics pharmaceuticals
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$4.3
|
$1MM Revolver/$3.3MM Term Loan
Supports Brovex antihistamine product acquisition |
|
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Fifth Third Bancorp
Lender
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Advanced Photonix, Inc.
Developer/Optoelectonic products
|
$4.2
|
$2MM Revolving Line of Credit/$2.3MM Capital Lease Facility
Lease facility: five-year term/Replaces previous facility with Santa Barbara Bank and Trust |
|
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Bridge Finance Group
Lender
|
Wilmac Corporation
Provider/Long-term care
|
$4.2
|
Revolver
Refinances existing secured lender |
|
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Marquette Business Credit
Lender
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Port Angeles Hardwood, LLC
Alder Lumber Mill
|
$4.0
|
Revolving Line of Credit
|
|
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National Bank of Canada
Lender
|
Pyramid Petroleum, Inc.
Oil, gas exploration & production company
|
$4.0
|
Revolving line of credit
Supports payment of outstanding debt, capital expenditures |
|
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Patriot Capital Funding
Lender
|
Fairchild Industrial Products Co.
Portfolio company of Hampshire Equity Partners
|
$3.9
|
Term loan, subordinated debt
|
|
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Bridge Business Bancorp
Lender
|
Hayes Business Group, Inc.
Business Management Consultants
|
$3.5
|
$1.6MM Real Estate Loan/$1.4MM Term Loan/$.5MM Revolving Line of Credit
Supports acquisition of certain assets of industrial painting company |
|
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Marquette Business Credit
Lender
|
Mecklenburg Lumber Co.
Retailer/Wholesale lumber company
|
$3.5
|
Revolving Line of Credit
|
|
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Commerce Bank
Lender
|
CorVu Corp.
Provider/Software solutions
|
$3.2
|
Revolver
Supports repayment of existing $1.5 million term loan |
|
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Marquette Business Credit
Lender
|
White Aluminum Products, LLC
Provider/Home improvement products, services
|
$3.0
|
Revolving Line of Credit/Term Loans
|
|
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The F&M Bank and Trust Company
Lender
|
American Locker Group, Inc.
Supplier/Secure storage lockers
|
$3.0
|
$.75MM Revolving Line of Credit/$2.2MM Term Loan
Revolving line of credit: one-year term/Term loan: five-year term |
|
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Royal Bank of Canada
Lender
|
ESW Canada, Inc.
Manufacturer/Proprietary diesel, gasoline, alternative fueled engine substrate/catalysts
|
$2.5
|
Revolver
|
|
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Bridge Finance Group
Lender
|
Basic Comfort, Inc.
Manufacturer/Soft-good baby products
|
$2.5
|
Revolving line of credit |
|
|
MidCap Business Credit
Lender
|
Air Gage Company
Supplier/Inspection gage systems, accessories
|
$2.5
|
Line of credit
Support continued growth, new initiatives |
|
|
Marquette Business Credit
Lender
|
Quality Rubber Resources
Distributor/Molded, extruded rubber products
|
$2.5
|
Revolving line of credit
|
|
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Greater Bay Bank
Lender
|
Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc.
Engineering contract manufacturing firm
|
$2.3
|
Revolver
Supports Worldwide expansion of factories in China |
|
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Comerica Bank
Lender
|
Akeena Solar, Inc.
Integrator/Residential, small commercial solar power systems
|
$2.0
|
Accounts receivable line of credit
Supports subsidiaires fleet expansion |
|
|
Marquette Business Credit
Lender
|
Leuco Tool Corp.
Manufacturer/Woodworking, furniture industry tools
|
$2.0
|
Revolving line of credit
|
|
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MMV Financial
Lender
|
Acclaris, Inc.
Reimbursement administrator/Employee benefits
|
$2.0
|
Revolver
Supports company's growth strategy |
|
|
Wachovia Bank
Lender
|
Thermodynetics, Inc.
Manufacturer/Heat exchangers, fabricated metal components, flexible connector products
|
$2.0
|
$1.1MM Revolving line of credit/$.9MM Term loan
Repays indebtedness to Citizens Bank/Revolver: two-year term; term loan: ten-year term |
|
|
Marquette Business Credit
Lender
|
Graphic Solutions Group, Inc.
Commercial printing company
|
$1.8
|
Revolving line of credit
Three-year term/Replaces $15MM Silicon Valley Bank loan |
|
|
Bridge Business Bancorp
Lender
|
Isley Plumbing, Inc.
Plumbing Contractor
|
$1.7
|
$1.6MM Term Loan/$.1MM Revolving Line of Credit
Supports buyout of retiring stockholders |
|
|
Bridge Business Bancorp
Lender
|
Spiegel Meats, Inc.
Distributor/Meats and poultry
|
$1.5
|
Revolving Line of Credit
Supports capital for growth |
|
|
Mercantile National Bank Healthcare Industries Division
Lender
|
New Orange Hills
Sub-acute care hospital
|
$1.5
|
$1MM Term Loan/$.5MM Revolving Line of Credit
Supports stock acquisition of New Orange Hills' operating company |
|
|
Bridge Business Bancorp
Lender
|
Sabertooth Enterprises, LLC
|
$1.3
|
$1.1MM SBA 7(a) Loan/$.2MM Revolving Line of Credit
Supports Billsby Lumber Co., Inc., acquisition |
|
|
Marquette Business Credit
Lender
|
Ameristar Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer/Metal stampings, metal sheet products
|
$1.2
|
Revolving Line of Credit
|
|
|
Business Alliance Capital Co.
Lender
|
A.J. Martin, Inc.
Wholesaler/Fresh, frozen meats
|
$1.0
|
A/R Facility
|
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* Deal Size in Millions
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