The Pulse: Case Study
Thought Leaders of the Middle Market Capital Ecosystem
National Business Capital Provides $10MM Term Loan for Expanding Cattle Processing Company
When a $40 million property became available for $25 million, National Business Capital structured $10 million in junior capital to complete the capital stack and help Brightway Foods close while preserving ownership.
The Challenge:
Brightway Foods identified a rare acquisition opportunity in late 2024: a strategically located beef processing facility appraised at $40 million and offered for $25 million. The valuation upside was clear, but the transaction came with a tight closing timeline that left little room for delay.
The company needed to move quickly to secure the asset, but conventional financing routes were not built for the pace the deal required. At the same time, bringing in equity would have diluted ownership and changed the long-term economics of the transaction. Brightway needed a financing structure that could move fast, preserve control, and align with a larger post-close capital plan.
The Solution:
National Business Capital worked with Brightway, its operating partner, and incoming senior lenders to structure a $10 million junior term loan designed specifically for compressed timing.
The financing gave Brightway the flexibility to close the acquisition within the required window, secure the facility immediately, and preserve 100% ownership. It also positioned the company to transition into senior refinancing after the acquisition closed.
Rather than forcing the deal into a slower or more restrictive capital path, the solution was tailored to the realities of the transaction: a high-value opportunity, a tight deadline, and the need for a capital partner that could execute under pressure.
The Impact:
With the financing in place, Brightway completed the acquisition and secured a facility that significantly expanded its operational capacity. Processing volume increased from 100 cattle per day to 500, creating a fivefold increase in output and materially expanding future revenue potential.
What began as a time-sensitive acquisition became a long-term growth move, demonstrating how junior capital can help middle-market companies act on high-value opportunities without sacrificing ownership.
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