2024 Dealmakers of the Year – Featured Large Corporate Deals

BORROWERINDUSTRYLENDERROLEAMOUNTSTRUCTUREABOUT THE DEAL
GannettMediaApolloLender$900.00 Senior Secured Credit FacilityExtended debt maturities, reduced future dilution and enhanced financial flexibility to support long-term growth initiatives
Solaris Energy InfrastructureEnergy / Oil & Gas InfrastructureBanco SantanderAdministrative Agent$325.00 Senior Secured Term LoanSupported an acquisition, funded capital expenditures and positioned company for growth in diversified energy markets
Cleveland-CliffsProducer / SteelBank of AmericaAdministrative Agent$4,750.00 ABL FacilitySupported a strategic acquisition, reinforced financial strength and positioned company for continued growth
Fluence EnergyEnergyBarclaysAdministrative Agent, Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner$400.00 Asset based financingEnhanced liquidity, supported working capital and accelerated global growth in energy storage and digital solutions
CoreWeaveTechnology / AIBlackstoneLead Arranger$7,500.00 Debt Financy FacilityFurther developed growing fleet of high-performance compute to execute existing contracts with leading enterprise customers and AI innovators
Allison TransmissionPropulsion Solutions ManufacturingCitibankAdministrative Agent$750.00 RevolverIncreased credit capacity, extended maturities, lowered interest costs,and supported flexible long-term financial management
Arlington Capital PartnersPrivate InvestmentCitizensAdministrative Agents$377.50 Supported acquisition of Merrill Technologies Group and formation of Keel Holdings
CDB AviationAircraft FinanceCrédit AgricoleAgent$625.00 Term LoanSupported sustainability goals, advancing ESG initiatives and enhancing fleet modernization and workforce diversity
Life TimeFitness / Health ClubsDeutsche BankAdministrative Agent$650.00 Revolving Credit FacilityIncreased credit capacity, lowered interest costs and extended maturities, strengthening the company's financial position
HarbourView Equity PartnersAlternative Asset ManagementFifth Third BankLender$300.00 Credit FacilitySupported acquisitions of music royalty assets and provided additional flexibility for corporate initiatives
Shift4 PaymentsTechnology / Integrated Payments & CommerceGoldman SachsAdministrative Agent$450.00 Revolving Credit FacilityIncreased credit capacity, extended maturities and provided enhanced flexibility to support Shift4 Payments’ global growth
ApteanSoftwareGolub CapitalAdministrative Agent$2,110.00 $1.66B Term Loan/$300MM Delayed-Draw Term Loan/$150 RevolverShowcased a strategic refinancing approach, emphasizing scalability and resilience in private credit solutions
AstronicsAerospace & DefenseHSBC Bank USAAgent$255.00 $200MM Revolving Line of Credit/ $55MM Term LoanRefinancing highlighted enhanced liquidity, reduced costs and greater financial flexibility to support strategic growth initiatives
Capital SouthwestLender / Middle MarketING CapitalAdministrative Agent$485.00 Credit FacilityThe transaction demonstrated the company's ability to expand financial resources through strategic lender partnerships and facility growth.
Clear Channel InternationalMedia & AdvertisingJPMorgan ChaseAdministrative Agent$375.00 Term LoanFacilitated a strategic refinancing, improving financial terms and enhancing flexibility for future operational initiatives
DMC GlobalManufacturingKeyBankAdministrative Agents$300.00 $200MM Revolver/$50MM Term Loan/$50MM Delayed-Draw Term LoanSupported enhanced liquidity, financial flexibility and strategic growth initiatives for portfolio transformation and expansion
MagniteAdvertisingMorgan StanleyAdministrative Agent$540.00 $365MM Term Loan/$175MM RevolverThe transaction optimized financing costs and extended maturities, supporting the company’s strategic refinancing and capital allocation plans
Hartree PartnersTrading / Commodities & EnergyMUFG BankAdministrative Agent$4,100.00 Senior Secured Revolving Credit FacilityBolstered liquidity and operational efficiency, supporting diverse growth initiatives with strong lender participation.
SeismicSales EnablementPNC BankAdministrative Agent and Collateral Agent$500.00 Senior Secured Credit FacilitySupported strategic growth, market expansion and innovation, reinforcing the company’s global business objectives
Russel MetalsMetals Distribution & ProcessingRBC Capital MarketsLender$600.00 Credit FacilityEnhanced financial flexibility, increased credit availability, and aligned with the company’s strategic growth and modernization goals
TETRA TechnologiesEnergy / Oil & Gas ServicesSilver Point FinanceLender$265.00 $190MM Term Loan/$75MM Delayed-Draw Term LoanSupported long-term financial stability and provided resources for the company’s strategic initiatives and growth
Arrowhead PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticalsSixth StreetLender$500.00 Senior Secured Credit FacilityProvided non-dilutive capital to accelerate innovation and support the expansion of the company’s therapeutic pipeline
DataBankCloud ServicesTD SecuritiesAdministrative Agent$725.00 Credit FacilityEnabled rapid expansion of data center capacity and supported sustainability goals, aligning with growing AI-driven demand
AZEKManufacturer / Outdoor Living ProductsWells Fargo BankAdministrative Agent$815.00 $440MM First Lien Term Loan Facility / $375MM First Lien Revolving Credit FacilityThe agreement streamlined the company’s capital structure, reduced debt and enhanced financial flexibility to support strategic growth initiatives