ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LLC
Transaction amount: $80,000,000
The world’s second largest manufacturer of Nylon 6,6 resin and fiber, as well as basic and intermediate chemicals used to manufacture Nylon 6,6
Type of funding
Working capital and general corporate needs
CALUMET
Transaction amount: $20,000,000
Leading international multi-channel specialty retailer of high-end photographic and video equipment, accessories and services
Type of funding
Working capital and general corporate needs
WINNEBAGO
Transaction amount: $20,000,000
The leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreational activities
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital and term loan
VELOCITY
Transaction amount: $15,000,000
A leading provider of scheduled, distribution and expedited time definite logistics services
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital and term loan
SAFWAY
Transaction amount: Undisclosed
The leading provider of a comprehensive portfolio of scaffolding services, including the design, engineering, erection, dismantling, rental and sale of scaffolding throughout the US and Canada to a broad array of industries
Type of funding
Acquisition and working capital
FOAMEX INNOVATIONS, INC.
Transaction amount: $100,000,000
Leading manufacturer and distributor of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products
Type of funding
Exit facility for working capital and general corporate needs
GALIFORM PLC
Transaction amount: £160,000,000
Designers, manufacturers and the UK’s largest retailer of kitchen and bedroom furniture
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital and term loan
KLARIUS GROUP
Transaction amount: Undisclosed
Klarius Group is Europe’s fastest growing automotive aftermarket manufacturing and distribution business
Type of funding
Asset Based Lending facility
THE BOOK PEOPLE GROUP
Transaction amount: £15,000,000
Britain’s number one direct bookseller specialising in bringing high quality books at amazingly low prices to customers in their places of work
Type of funding
Asset Based Lending facility
ASSOCIATED LIGHTING GROUP
Transaction amount: £10,000,000
A major UK domestic lighting distributor,
resulting from the merger of Ring Lighting
and Trident
Type of funding
Acquisition and working capital facilities
TOREX
Transaction amount: £11,000,000
Torex is the leading global supplier of Point
of Sale & Enterprise Solutions to some of the
world’s most forward-thinking retail, hospitality
and convenience brands
Type of funding
Refinancing
JAGUAR LAND ROVER
Transaction amount: Up to £75,000,000
Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. Jaguar Cars Limited, founded in 1922, is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of luxury saloons and sports cars
Type of funding
Asset Based Lending facility
PORTMEIRION
Transaction amount: Undisclosed
Portmeirion Group PLC markets an extensive
range of high quality tableware, cookware and
giftware. Products include ceramics, glassware,
textiles, placemats, trays and candles
Type of funding
Acquisition and working capital facilities
CHRISTYS GROUP
Transaction amount: Undisclosed
Christys Group Ltd designs, manufactures and
distributes dress-up costumes and accessories
to the UK High Street, Europe and the US
Type of funding
Refinancing and working capital facilities
TDG
Transaction amount: £165,000,000
TDG is one of Europe’s leading logistics and supply chain solutions providers
Type of funding
Secured asset based lending facility
PREMIUM AIRCRAFT INTERIORS GROUP (PAIG)
Transaction amount: £42,000,000
PAIG operates in a niche sector, designing and manufacturing aircraft interior equipment for premium class
Type of funding
Secured asset based lending facility
LEADING MANUFACTURER OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Transaction amount: £13,000,000
A leading manufacturer of industrial products
Type of funding
Secured asset based lending facility
PALMER AND HARVEY (HOLDINGS) PLC
Transaction amount: £330,000,000
UK’s leading delivered wholesaler and distributor for both the independent and multiple retail trade
Type of funding
Receivables Finance Facility and a Senior Debt facility
CHAPELTHORPE
Transaction amount: £13,000,000
Chapelthorpe plc is a leading manufacturer of industrial products
Type of funding
Secured asset based lending facility
GLANBIA PLC
Transaction amount: Undisclosed
Leading international dairy foods and nutritional ingredients Group
Type of funding
Asset based lending facility to fund a management buy-out and on-going working capital requirements
MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANUFACTURER
Transaction amount: $250,000,000
Client is a major automotive parts manufacturer – supplying worldwide
Type of funding
Multi-jurisdiction asset based lending facility
AEI CABLES LTD
Transaction amount: £29,000,000
One of the largest cable manufacturers in India
Type of funding
Asset based lending financing
AVON AUTOMOTIVE
Transaction amount: $6,500,000
A leading global supplier of low-pressure rubber and plastic hoses for air induction, fuel and coolant systems, as well as vibration management products.
Type of funding
Asset Based Credit Facility
MERREN INC.
Transaction amount: $22,000,000
Second largest distributor in the U.S. of bicycle helmets and related accessories
Type of funding
Lead Arranger
BLACKWELL LIMITED
Transaction amount: Undisclosed
Book retailer and supplier of books and bibliographic support products to libraries
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital
DAVID HALSALL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Transaction amount: Undisclosed
UK’s largest privately-owned toy & gift manufacturer and distributor
Type of funding
MBO/MBI
JARVIS PLC
Transaction amount: £67,000,000
Infrastructure support services group focussed on its core competencies in the Rail and Plant industries
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital and term loan
ABBEYCREST PLC
Transaction amount: £33,000,000
Designers, manufacturers and distributors of fine gold and gemset jewellery to High Street retail chains and independent retailers
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital and term loan
CPL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Transaction amount: £85,000,000
UK market leader in solid fuel manufacturing and solid fuel and oil products distribution
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital and term loan
EVE TRAKWAY
Transaction amount: Undisclosed
Europe’s leading provider of temporary roadways, walkways, barriers, bridges, fences and stairways for a variety of industrial and events sectors
Type of funding
SALTON HOLDINGS LIMITED
Transaction amount: £61,000,000
Designers, marketers and distributors of high quality, small appliances
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital
WALKER GREENBANK
Transaction amount: £18,500,000
Designer, manufacturer and distributor of wall coverings, furnishing fabrics and luxury carpets
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital and term loan
CATALINA
Transaction amount: £22,000,000
Manufacturer and distributor of lighting equipment
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital
UNIPART/UGC
Transaction amount: £120,000,000
Supplier and distributor to the automotive industry
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital
DESIGNERS GUILD
Transaction amount: £5,000,000
Designer and wholesaler of furnishing fabrics, wall coverings and interior design accessories
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital
SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS GROUP LTD
Transaction amount: £25,000,000
Fully integrated steel engineering and roll manufacturer
Type of funding
Refinancing, working capital and term loan
OYSTERTEC PLC
Transaction amount: £20,000,000
Designer of fittings for plumbing, hydraulic and automotive applications
Type of funding
Acquisition
BWG WHOLESALE LIMITED
Transaction amount: £34,000,000
Wholesaler and distributor of tobacco and food products
Type of funding
MBO
Working capital finance
PALMER & HARVEY MCLANE (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Transaction amount: £160,000,000
Wholesaler and distributor of tobacco and consumer products
Type of funding
MBO
Working capital finance
MAPPIN & WEBB AND WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND
Transaction amount: £20,000,000
Retailers of high-quality jewellery, watches and silverware
Type of funding
MBO
Working capital finance
A JONES & SONS
Transaction amount: £10,000,000
Shoe and boot retailer
Type of funding
MBI
KARRIMOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Transaction amount: £5,000,000
Distributor of outdoor sports equipment
Type of funding
Working capital finance
ARTHUR SANDERSON & SONS LIMITED
Transaction amount: £7,000,000
Home furnishing designer and manufacturer
Type of funding
MBO
Working capital finance
NORTH BRADON FARM LIMITED
Transaction amount: £6,500,000
Cheese manufacturer
Type of funding
MBI
Term debt and working capital finance
STEAD AND SIMPSON LIMITED
Transaction amount: £12,500,000
Shoe retailer
Type of funding
Working capital finance
RETAIL VARIATIONS PLC
Transaction amount: £6,000,000
Retailers of themed historical and innovative giftware
Type of funding
Acquisition
Working capital finance
MACGREGOR GOLF (EUROPE) LIMITED
Transaction amount: $20,000,000
Golfing equipment and merchandise
Type of funding
Working capital finance
LEADERFLUSH + SHAPLAND LIMITED
Transaction amount: £10,000,000
Bespoke doors manufacturer
Type of funding
MBO
Term debt and working capital finance
GEOLOGISTICS LIMITED
Transaction amount: £15,000,000
Haulage and transportation services
Type of funding
Working capital finance
ARBITER GROUP PLC
Transaction amount: £10,000,000
Distributors and wholesalers of Fender guitars and other musical instruments
Type of funding
Working capital finance
WHITECROFT LIGHTING LIMITED
Transaction amount: £7,500,000
Lighting manufacturers
Type of funding
MBO
Term debt and working capital finance
SPECIALIST AVIATION SERVICES LIMITED
Transaction amount: £4,500,000
Provision of police and medical aviation services
Type of funding
Acquisition
Term debt and working capital finance
