2024 Dealmakers of the Year – Featured Middle Market Deals

BORROWERINDUSTRYLENDERROLEAMOUNTSTRUCTUREABOUT THE DEAL
Consumer Portfolio ServicesFinancial ServicesAres Agent ServicesLender$200.00 RevolverFacility was renewed to provide ongoing funding secured by automobile receivables and support operations
Pegasus Home FashionsBeddingAres Commercial FinanceLender$25.00 Senior Secured Revolving Line of CreditFacility refinanced existing indebtedness and provided additional capital for working capital purposes
ADMA BiologicsBiopharmaceuticalsAres ManagementLender$135.00 $72.5MM Revolver/$62.5MM Term LoanFacility supported debt repayment, lowered interest costs, reduced overall debt and strengthened growth and operational capabilities
AmeriTexConcrete ProductsBank of AmericaLender$155.00 Credit FacilityFacility supported business growth, expanded product capabilities and enhanced services to meet increasing customer demands
Hawaiian ElectricEnergy / ElectricityBarclaysAdministrative Agent$250.00 ABL Facility Credit AgreementFacility provided liquidity and flexibility to support operational, safety and resilience initiatives
Cashco FinancialFinancial Services / Online LendingBastion ManagementAgent$50.00 Senior Debt InvestmentRefinanced an existing senior lender and funded future growth of its Canadian consumer lending portfolio
LendbuzzFinancial Services / AutoBHILender$50.00 Revolving Line of CreditUpsized existing $20 million facility; provided additional working capital for general corporate purposes
Cart.comLogistics SolutionsBlackRockLender$105.00 Term Loan FacilityConsolidated venture debt at competitive terms as the company continues rapid growth trajectory
Blue BirdTransportationBMO CapitalLender$250.00 $100MM Term Loan / $150MM RevolverSupported refinancing efforts, enhanced financial flexibility and positioned the company for growth in electric and low-emission vehicles
N/AFinancial Services / Real Estate LendingCambridge WilkinsonLender$145.00 Leverage FacilitySupported growth in private lending, leveraging a tailored structure to expand a real estate lending platform
N/ATechnology - Artificial Intelligence Engine DeploymentCerebro CapitalLender$60.00 Senior Secured LoanProvided debt for working capital, M&A and product development needs
Stella & Chewy’sPet FoodCIT Northbridge CreditAdministrative Agent$75.00 RevolverSupported working capital needs and corporate initiatives, enabling growth for a natural pet food company
BuyerlinkOnline AuctionsCitiLender$41.00 Debt FacilityStrengthened capital structure, supported growth strategies and enhanced flexibility for a performance-based marketing platform
Blueberi GamingGambling / Slot Machines and GamingCitizensLeft Lead Arranger$55.00 Financing FacilitySupported rollout of innovative gaming content, expansion into new markets and continued growth initiatives
Nationwide Energy PartnersUtilityComvest Credit PartnersAdministrative Agent and Sole Lender$70.00 Senior Secured Credit FacilityRetired existing debt and supported new strategic initiatives
ZilchFinancial Services / Payments NetworkDeutsche BankLender$127.10 Securitized Debt FinancingGrew business and accelerated ability to create and launch new products for a broader base of customers
N/AFinancial Services / Lending PlatformEncina Lender FinanceLender$50.00 Senior Credit FacilitySupported M&A activities and provides working capital for an automotive services portfolio company
Linea EnergyRenewable EnergyFirst Citizens BankLead Arranger$145.00 Revolving Credit Facility, LOC & Term LoanSupported development and expansion of renewable energy projects, promoting sustainability and clean energy nationwide
Sight ScienceMedical / Eyecare TechnologyHercules CapitalLender$65.00 Senior Secured Credit FacilityIncluded immediate draw of $35MM to pay off indebtedness to previous secured lender
Elements InternationalDistributor / Furniture ProductsHuntington Business CreditLender$50.00 Credit FacilitySupports refinancing and provided working capital
Warby ParkerEyewearJPMorgan ChaseAdministrative Agent$120.00 Revolving Credit FacilityProvided liquidity and flexibility for working capital and general corporate purposes, secured by company assets
Ramaco ResourceMetallurgical CoalKeyBankLender$200.00 Revolving Credit AgreementAmended existing credit facility, provided access to an additional $75MM through accordion feature, extended maturity date
Output Services GroupPrint and Digital Billing and PaymentsMidCap FinancialLender$50.00 RevolverSupporte post-reorganization operations, providing liquidity and flexibility for a refocus on core North American business activities
N/AFood DistributionMountain Ridge CapitalLender$30.00 Senior Secured Credit FacilityRefinanced debt of another lender and used to manage customer onboarding and growth
NextDecadeClean EnergyMUFGAdministrative Agent$62.50 $50MM Revolver/$12.5MM Term LoanSupported development costs related to Train 4 at NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG facility
Osisko DevelopmentMiningNational Bank of CanadaLender$50.00 Delayed-Draw Term LoanFunded pre-construction activities at Cariboo Gold Project in central British Columbia
Drilling Tools InternationalEnergy / Oilfield ServicesPNC Business CreditLender$80.00 Amended RevolverIncreased borrowing capacity, extended maturity and supported growth, international expansion & M&A initiatives
BackcountryRetail / Outdoor Great & ApparelSecond Avenue Capital Partners, SB360, Ares CapitalLenders$112.00 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility & Term LoanSupported acquisition by venture-backed firm CSC Generation Enterprise
Charah SolutionsEnviromental ServicesSiena Lending GroupLender$35.00 Credit FacilityRefinanced exisiting debt and provided additional working capital to support company's growth
FluentPerformance MarketingSLR Credit SolutionsLender$50.00 Senior Credit FacilityRefinanced existing debt and provided enhanced liquidity for general operations and growth
Natural Gas ServicesEnergy / Natural GasTexas Capital BankLender$75.00 Credit FacilityIncreased borrowing capacity, supporting growth and investment in rental equipment
MetabolonLife Science ToolsTrinity CapitalLender$60.00 Credit FacilityFueled growth initiatives and expanded its research and development efforts to further enhance metabolomics platform
PipeFinancial Services / FintechVictory Park CapitalLender$100.00 Credit FacilitySupported capital-as-a-service growth, enabling expanded funding capacity for SMBs through a user-friendly platform
Gambling.comGamblingWells FargoLender$50.00 $25MM Revolver/$25MM Term LoanEnhanced financial flexibility, supporting growth initiatives and corporate needs for a global player acquisition service provider
Targeted LendingFinancial Services / Equipment FinanceWells Fargo Capital FinanceLender$50.00 Credit FacilitySupported liquidity for small businesses, reinforcing growth and client-focused initiatives
Alliance EntertainmentEntertainmentWhite Oak Commercial FinanceLender$120.00 RevolverSupported debt refinancing, working capital needs and strategic investments to enhance operations and drive growth
Signature BrandsManufacturer / Dessert Decorating ProductsWingspire CapitalLender$75.00 RevolverSupported debt refinancing, enhanced liquidity and provided flexibility for seasonal manufacturer