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Notable ABL Transactions
Data gathered from direct sources, news releases and other public information — covers 10/01/09 through 12/31/09.
Darker bars represent most recent deals. ( $ = Millions )

LENDER(S) & ROLE
BORROWER & INDUSTRY
AMOUNT
STRUCTURE & NOTES
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QIV 2009 Transactions
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Wachovia Bank
Admin Agent
Qwest Communications International
Provider/Telecommunications
$1,030.0
Revolver
3.75-year term/Replaces previous revolver
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RBS Business Capital
Joint Bookrunner, Co-Doc Agent
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc
Wholesaler/Groceries
$800.0
Revolver
Refinances existing cash-flow revolver
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Citadel Securities/Deutsche Bank/Credit Suisse Group
Arrangers
Targa Resources Inc
Provider/Natural Gas Liquid Services
$700.0
$150MM Revolver/$550MM Term Loan
Revolver: Five-year term/Term Loan: Seven-year term
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Bank of America
Admin Agent
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc
Operator/Retail chain
$675.0
Revolver
BofA Merrill Lynch, GE Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Securities: jt lead arrangers, jt bookrunners
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Bank of America
Admin Agent
Language Line LLC, Coto Acquisition LLC
Provider/Telephone Interpreting, Language Solutions
$575.0
$50MM Revolver/$525MM Term Loan
Morgan Stanley Senior Funding: doc agent/Credit Suisse Securities (USA): syn agent
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Citibank/Royal Bank of Scotland
Lead Lenders
Harsco Corp
Provider/Industrial Services
$570.0
Revolver
Three-year term/Replaces existing facility
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J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Securities, Banc of America Securities
Joint Lead Arrangers, Joint Bookrunners
Inergy LP
Distributor/Propane
$525.0
$75MM Revolving Working Capital Line/$450MM Revolving Credit Line
Four-year term/JP Morgan Chase Bank: admin agent
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Key Bank/PNC Bank/Bank of America
Admin Agent/Syn Agent/Doc Agent
Forest City Enterprises Inc
Owner, Developer/Real Estate
$500.0
Revolver
Two-year term/Replaces previous $750MM facility
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Wells Fargo Securities/Banc of America Securities
Joint Lead Arrangers
U-Store-It Trust
Provider/Self-Storage Solutions
$450.0
$250MM Revolver/$200MM Term Loan
Three-year term
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SunTrust Bank/SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
Agent, Swing Line Lender, L/C Issuer/Sole Lead Arranger, Bookrunner
Transaction Network Services Inc
Provider/International Data Communications
$400.0
$75MM Revolver/$325MM Term Loan
GE Capital: doc agent, BofA: syn agent/Revolver: five-year term, term loan: six-year term
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Goldman Sachs Specialty Lending Group
Lead Lender
APX Alarm Security Solutions Inc
Provider/Residential Security Products
$440.0
Revolver
 
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SunTrust Bank, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
Lead Arranger
TNS Inc
Provider/Data Communications
$400.0
$75MM Revolver/$325MM Term Loan
Revolver: Five-year term/Term Loan: Six-year term/repays existing senior credit facilities
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BofA Merrill Lynch/Bank of America
Sole Lead Arranger/Admin Agent
Allen Systems Group Inc
Provider/Enterprise Infrastructure Mgt, Info Mgt Solutions
$355.0
$10MM Revolver/$255MM First Lien Term Loan/$95MM Second Lien Term Loan
Revolver: Three-year term/First lien term loan: Four-year term/Second lien term loan: 4.5-year term
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Standard Bank/BNP Paribas
Lenders
TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd
Developer, Producer/Crude Oil, Natural Gas
$250.0
Revolver
Three-year term/Supports financing for subsidiaries, operations in Turkey
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Bank of America
Admin Agent
MEMC Electronic Materials Inc
Provider/Silicon Wafers, Solar Energy Services
$250.0
Revolver
Three-year term/PNC Bank, U.S. Bank: Lenders/Replaces previous $200MM Revolver
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GE Capital Markets
Lead Arranger
Evraz Group SA
Provider/Steel, Mining, Vanadium
$225.0
Revolver
Four-year term/UBS, ING, Natixis: joint mandated lead arrangers
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RBC Capital Markets
Sole Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner
Rural/Metro Corp
Provider/Ambulance, Fire Protection Services
$220.0
$40MM Revolver/$180MM Term Loan
Revolver: Four-year term/Term Loan: Five-year term
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KeyBank
ROLE
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust
Owner, Manager/Shopping Centers
$217.0
$150MM Revolver/$67MM Term Loan
Three-year term/JP Morgan Chase, BofA, Deutsche Bank, PNC, others participated
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GE Capital
Lender
Talbots Inc
Retailer/Women's Apparel, Shoes, Accessories
$200.0
Revolver
Supports agreement with BPW Acquisition
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Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase
Co-Lead Arrangers
Carpenter Technology Corp
Producer/Specialty Alloys
$200.0
Revolving Credit Line
Three-year term/Replaces previous five-year revolver, A/R securitization facility
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JPMorgan Chase Bank/JPMorgan Securities
Lead Lender/Arranger
Westway Group Inc
Provider/Liquid Storage, Liquid Animal Feed
$175.0
Revolver
Three-year term/Regions, Capital One, Compass Bank, SunTrust, Société Générale, CoBank others participated
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GE Capital, Corporate Finance
Co-Collateral Agent
ACCO Brands Corp
Supplier/Branded Office Products
$175.0
Revolver
GE Capital Markets: joint bookrunner/Refinances existing credit, securitization facilities
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TD Securities, RBC Capital Mkts, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, SG Americas Sec.
Lead Lenders
CyrusOne
Provider/Data Center Services
$150.0
Revolver
Refinances outstanding debt/Toronto Dominion, Société Générale, CapitalSource, Webster, others participated
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CapitalSource
Co-Documentation Agent
Church's Chicken
Operator/Fast Food Restaurant Chain
$155.0
Revolver
Deal Sponsor: Friedman Fleisher and Lowe
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Bank of Montreal
Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, Admin Agent
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp
Acquirer/Oil Exploratory Leases, Producing Properties
$150.0
Revolver
Three-year term/Repays all facilities with CIT
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Bank of Montreal
Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, Admin Agent
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp
Production/Oil, Gas
$150.0
Revolver
Three-year term
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BMO Capital Markets
Lead Lender
Smart Balance Inc
Provider/Heart Healthy Foods
$100.0
$45MM Revolver/$55MM Term Loan
Replaces previous $180 million facility
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Goldman Sachs Lending Partners
Sole Lead Arranger
USI Holdings Corp
Distributor/Property, Casualty Insurance, Employee Benefits Products
$100.0
Term Loan
 
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CapitalSource
Lender
Univita Health Inc
Provider/Home-Based Healthcare
$97.5
Revolver
Deal Sponsor: Genstar Capital
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Wachovia Capital Finance
Lender
IMAX Corp
Provider/Immersive Motion Picture Technologies
$75.0
$40MM Revolvers/$35MM Term Loan
Four-year term/Export Development Canada participated
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Wells Fargo Foothill
Sole Agent
MDC Partners Inc
Provider/Marketing, Communications Solutions
$75.0
Revolver
Five-year term/Replaces previous revolver
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Wells Fargo Foothill
Sole Agent
MDC Partners Inc
Provider/Marketing, Communications Solutions
$75.0
Revolver
Replaces previous facility with Fortress Capital, Wells Fargo Foothill
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M&T Bank
Lead Lender
Fibertech Networks LLC
Provider/Fiber-Optic Network Services
$75.0
$45MM Revolver/$30MM Term Loan
Four-year term/Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, CoBank: lenders
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Wells Fargo
Lender
Viasystems Group Inc
Provider/Circuit Boards, Electro-Mechanical Solutions
$75.0
Credit Line
Supports merger with Merix Corp
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Wells Fargo Foothill
Agent, Lender
Navarre Corp
Publisher/Computer Software, Home Entertainment Products
$65.0
Revolver
Three-year term/Capital One Leverage Finance participated
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Bank of America
Structurer, Underwriter
Arctic Cat Inc
Manufacturer/All-Terrain Vehicles, Snowmobiles
$60.0
Revolver
Three-year term/Replaces existing facility
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Scotia Capital/ING Capital
Co-Lead Arrangers, Co-Bookrunners
Hecla Mining Co
Operator/Precious Metals Mining
$60.0
Revolver
Three-year term/Bank of Nova Scotia: admin agent
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Wells Fargo Foothill
Lender
Finisar Corp
Provider/Fiber Optic Subsystems, Network Test Systems
$70.0
Revolving Credit Line
Refinances existing indebtedness
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PNC Capital Markets
Lead Agent
Johnson Outdoors Inc
Manufacturer/Outdoor Recreational Products
$69.0
Revolver
Three-year term/Replaces existing agreements arranged by JP Morgan Chase
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GE Capital
Lender
The Princeton Review Inc
Provider/Test Preparation, Educational Support Services
$50.0
$10MM Revolver/$40MM Term Loan
Supports Penn Foster Education Group acquisition
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CapitalSource
Lead Agent, Arranger
Cervalis LLC
Provider/Off-Site Data Storage
$48.0
Revolver
 
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Union Bank/BB&T
Lenders
Motorcar Parts of America Inc
Remanufacturer/Alternators, Starters
$45.0
Revolver
Replaces previous $40MM facility
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PNC Bank
Lender
Specialized Packaging Group Inc
Manufacturer/Folding Cartons
$40.0
Revolver
Supports merger with Paperworks Industries
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Guggenheim Corporate Funding
Lender
Mainland Resources Inc
Producer/Oil, Gas Resources
$40.0
Credit Line
Two-year term/SMH Capital: exclusive financial advisor - Mainland Resources
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CapitalSource
Lender
SecureWorks Inc
Provider/Security Services
$38.0
Revolver
 
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GE Capital, Corporate Retail Finance
Sole Lender
Loehmann's
Retailer/Discounted Designer Fashions
$35.0
Revolver
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Wells Fargo
Lender
Universal Power Group Inc
Provider/Third-Party Logistics, SCM Services
$30.0
Revolver
3.5-year term
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GE Capital Corporate Finance
Lender
Harcros Chemicals Inc
Manufacturer/Chemicals
$30.0
Revolver
Refinances existing credit
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CORE Business Credit
Lender
The Longaberger Co
Manufacturer/Handcrafted Baskets, Lifestyle Products
$29.0
Revolver
 
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Sovereign Business Capital
Lender
Arista Industries Inc
Supplier/Seafood, Specialty Oils
$27.5
Revolving Credit Line
Supports company growth
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PNC Bank
Lender
Ritz & Wolf Camera & Image LLC
Retailer/Cameras, Photography Accessories
$25.0
Revolver
Refinances existing debt, supports future growth
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Healthcare Finance Group
Lender
EmpRes Healthcare Inc
Operator/Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Facilities
$25.0
Revolver
Refinances existing facility with CIT Healthcare
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CORE Business Credit
Lender
Stronghaven Inc
Manufacturer/Corrugated Packaging, Displays
$24.0
Revolving Credit Line/Term Loan
Supports company recap
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PNC Bank
Lender
Fabpro Oriented Polymers Inc
Manufacturer/Polymer, Synthetic Fiber Products
$23.5
Revolver
Supports acquisition by Tricor Pacific Capital
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U.S. Bank
Lender
Overstock.com Inc
Online Retailer/Brand-Name Merchandise
$20.0
Revolving Line of Credit
22-month term
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PNC Bank
Lender
ShopNBC
Electronic Retailer/General Merchandise
$20.0
Revolving Credit Line
Three-year term
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H.I.G. Capital
Lender
Coachmen Industries Inc
Manufacturer/Recreational Vehicles, Modular Homes
$20.0
$10MM Revolving Credit Line/$10MM Convertible Debt
Two-year term
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Burdale Capital Financ
Lender
Winnebago Industries Inc
Manufacturer/Motor Homes
$20.0
Revolver
 
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PNC Bank
Lender
Para-Chem Southern Inc
Provider/Specialty Coatings, Emulsion Polymers, Adhesives
$18.0
$12MM Revolver/$6MM Term Loan
Refinances existing facility
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PNC Bank
Lender
Monogram Food Solutions LLC
Manufacturer/Food, Processed Meats
$17.0
Revolver
Supports American Foods Group and Wild Bill's beef jerky biz acquisitions
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RBS Business Capital
Lender
Ryla Teleservices Inc
Provider/Call Center Solutions
$15.0
Revolver
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PNC Bank
Lender
Envelope Freedom Holdings LLC
Provider/Direct Mail, Transactional Envelopes
$15.5
$12.5MM Revolving Credit Line/$3MM Term Loan
Supports acquisition by Palm Beach Capital
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Webster Business Credit
Lender
J Squared (d/b/a University Loft Co)
Manufacturer/Furniture
$12.5
Revolver
 
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PNC Bank
Lender
Deltide Fishing & Rental Tools/Rattler Tools Inc
Supplier/Fishing Services, Tools-Distributor/Magnetic Tools
$12.0
Revolver
Supports acquisition by Prime Natural Resources
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PNC Bank/PNC Bank Canada
Lenders
LOREX Technology Inc
Provider/Security, Surveillance Equipment
$10.0
Revolvers
Three-year term/Replaces previous facility with Wells Fargo
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PNC Bank
Lender
BORROWER
INDUSTRY
$9.8
Revolver
Refinances existing debt
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NewAlliance Commercial Finance
Lender
Hannoush Jewelers Inc
Manufacturer/Diamond Products, Fine Jewelry
$9.0
Revolving Credit Line
Refinances existing credit
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Webster Business Credit
Lender
Birken Manufacturing Co
Manufacturer/Jet Engine Assemblies, Components
$8.5
Revolver
 
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Bridge Bank
Lender
NBS Inc
Provider/EMS
$8.2
Revolver
Supports growth strategy
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Webster Business Credit
Lender
Brady Distribution Co
Distributor/Arcade, Home Entertainment Equipment
$8.0
Revolver
 
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Healthcare Finance Group
Lender
Warren Hospital
Operator/Acute Care Hospital
$7.0
Revolver
Refinances existing facility from GE Healthcare Finance Group
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Webster Business Credit
Lender
Gorsuch Ltd
Retailer/Apparel, Ski Equipment
$7.0
Line of Credit
 
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Meridian Bank Texas
Lender
Gateway Energy Corp
Operator/Natural Gas Systems
$6.0
Revolver
Supports acquisitions, new projects
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Wells Fargo Business Credit
Lender
ATSI Communications Inc
Operator/Digerati Networks, Telefamilia Communications
$5.0
A/R Financing
Supports business expansion
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Bridge Bank
Lender
Vertro Inc
Provider/Software, Technology
$5.0
Revolver
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First Business Capital
Lender
Stonehill Converting LLC
Manufacturer/Tissue Case Products
$5.0
Working Capital Credit Line/Term Loan
Supports acquisition, operations of company
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ViewPoint Bank
Lender
RF Monolithics Inc
Provider/Wireless Connectivity
$5.0
Revolving Credit Line
One-year term/Retires credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank
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Callidus Capital
Lender
Synergex Corp
Provider/Supply Chain Management Services
$5.0
Revolver
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Webster Business Credit
Lender
Michigan Wheel Corp
Manufacturer/Inboard, Outboard Marine Propellers
$5.0
Revolver
 
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First Community Financial
Lender
Phoenix Footwear Group Inc
Developer/Footwear, Accessories
$4.5
Revolver
Two-year term/Replaces credit line with Wells Fargo Business Credit
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Gemino Healthcare Finance
Lender
KidsPeace Corp
Provider/Behavioral Healthcare
$4.0
Revolving Credit Line
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Bridge Bank
Lender
GigOptix Inc
Manufacturer/Analog Semiconductor
$4.0
Line of Credit
Supports ChipX acquisition
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Keltic Financial Services
Lender
Hirsch International Corp
Distributor/Commercial Embroidery Machines
$4.0
Revolving Credit Line
Notes
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Crestmark Bank
Lender
General Employment Enterprises Inc
Provider/Professional Staffing Services
$3.5
Revolving Credit Line
 
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GemCap Lending I
Lender
Reed's Inc
Manufacturer/Natural Sodas, Ginger Brews
$3.0
Revolver
Replaces existing credit facility
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First Capital
Lender
Bailey Street Holding Co
Manufacturer/Accent Furniture
$3.0
Revolver
 
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Keltic Financial Services
Lender
Prestige Farms
Provider/Poultry Processing
$2.8
Revolving Credit Line
 
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Crestmark Bank
Lender
Western Pottery Industries Inc
Manufacturer/Ceramic Bath Fixtures
$2.5
Credit Line
Deal Source: Lawrence Financial Group
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Keltic Financial Services
Lender
Izzo Golf Inc
Distributor/Golf Accessories
$2.0
STRUCTURE
 
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Summit Financial Resources
Lender
Corgenix Medical Corp
Provider/Specialized Diagnostic Kits
$1.8
Revolver
Three-year term/Replaces factoring line with Benefactor Funding
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Webster Bank
Lender
Microfluidics International Corp
Manufacturer/Microfluidizer Materials Processing Equipment
$1.0
Revolving Credit Line
 
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