2024 Dealmakers of the Year – Featured Private Credit Deals

DATEBORROWERINDUSTRYLENDERROLEAMOUNTSTRUCTURENOTES
4/23/2024Crisis Prevention InstituteProvider / Crisis Prevention Training ProgramsAntares Capital, Jefferies Finance, Macquarie CapitalJoint Lead Arrangers$435.00 Debt FinancingSupported debt refinancing, enhanced liquidity and strengthened foundation for mission-driven growth initiatives
3/13/2024360trainingTraining / Online training & continuing educationApogem Capital, Churchill Asset Management, Crescent CapitalLendersN/ACredit FacilitiesEnhanced financial flexibility, supporting growth initiatives and an aggressive M&A strategy for platform expansion
8/27/2024GannettMediaApolloLender$900.00 Senior Secured Credit FacilityExtended debt maturities, reduced dilution and provided financial flexibility to support growth and shareholder value creation
1/19/2024ArtivionMedical DevicesAres ManagementLender$350.00 $190MM Term Loan/$100MM Delayed-Draw Term Loan/$60MM RevolverOptimized the company’s capital structure, enhanced financial flexibility and supported its growth and shareholder value strategies
4/25/2024PCF Insurance ServicesInsuranceBlue Owl CapitalLead Arranger & Administrative Agent$400.00 Incremental Debt FinancingSupported the company’s M&A strategy, reduced borrowing costs and reinforced its long-term growth initiatives
2/6/2024The Parking SpotParking ServicesCarlyleManager & Structuring Agent$700.00 Senior Secured Debt FinancingEnabled debt refinancing, operational growth and expansion, reinforcing the company's leadership in near-airport parking services
5/30/2024ACT EntertainmentEntertainmentComvest Credit PartnersAdministrative Agent$117.00 Senior Secured Credit FacilityFacilitated debt refinancing, strategic acquisitions and positioned the company for growth in the expanding live event sector
6/7/2024Freddy’s Frozen Custard & SteakburgersFood & BeverageGolub CapitalAdministrative Agent, Lead Arranger and Sole BookrunnerN/AUnitranche FacilityStreamlined refinancing, providing flexibility and simplicity to support the company’s continued growth and success
6/24/2024Ribbon CommunicationsCommunications TechnologyHPS Investment Partners and WhiteHorse CapitalJoint Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners$385.00 Senior Secured Credit FacilityOptimized capital structure, enabling debt refinancing, shareholder returns and support for future growth opportunities
1/22/2024WeberManufacturer & Distributor / Outdoor Cooking ProductsKKRLender$200.00 Accounts Receivable FinancingEnhanced operational liquidity and supported strategic investments, leveraging receivables to strengthen financial position
8/16/2024Premier Engineered ProductsAluminum DyeMidCap Business CreditLender$5.00 Asset-Based Credit FacilityProvided working capital to support business growth and sustain high-quality manufacturing in the U.S. market
8/20/2024Aspen AerogelsSustainability and Electrification SolutionsMidCap FinancialLender$225.00 $125MM Term Loan / $100MM Revolving Credit FacilityEnhanced liquidity, reduced capital costs and supported profitability and strategic growth initiatives in high-growth markets
6/6/2024The Smilist ManagementDentalMonroe CapitalJoint Lead ArrangerN/ASenior Credit FacilitySupported growth initiatives, reinforcing its position in the dental management sector
2/23/2024Establishment LabsMedical TechOaktree Capital ManagementLender$225.00 Amended Term LoanProvided access to additional capital, supporting U.S. market entry and the company’s growth in women’s health innovation
5/10/2024Verona Pharma and VPIPharmaceuticalsOMERS Life SciencesLenders$650.00 Strategic Financing AgreementsProvided substantial capital to support strategic initiatives and advance growth in healthcare innovation
5/15/2024Apellis PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticalsSixth StreetLender$475.00 Credit FacilityStreamlined financial obligations, enhanced liquidity and supported operational stability and long-term growth in life sciences
9/11/2024QuantoriTechnology for Lifescience & HealthcareSLR Business CreditLender$2.00 Credit FacilityProvided flexible capital to support operational needs and growth in the life sciences and healthcare IT sectors
7/10/2024QuantcastTechnology / AISLR Credit SolutionsLender$65.00 Senior Credit FacilitySupported global growth and innovation, reinforcing the company’s leadership in AI-driven advertising technology
1/25/2024Super League EnterprisePublisher / Game Experiences & MarketingSLR Digital FinanceLender$4.00 Line of CreditProvided essential liquidity to support growth initiatives and operational efficiency, paving the way to profitability
1/25/2024N/AHealthcare / Behavioral HealthSLR Healthcare ABLLender$3.00 RevolverEnhanced working capital, supporting growth and expanding ability to deliver critical behavioral health services
11/20/2023KORE Group HoldingsTechnology / IoT SolutionsWhitehorse CapitalLender$185.00 Term LoanReduced debt, extended maturities, and enhanced cash flow flexibility, positioning the company for IoT-driven growth