Antares Capital is serving as administrative agent and sole lead arranger on a senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of The Pearlman Group by The Stephens Group.

Norcross, GA-based Pearlman is a developer and multi-channel distributor of branded abrasives, diamond tools and equipment used in the fabrication and maintenance of hard surfaces for residential, commercial and industrial end-markets.

“Antares and their strategic investors spoke for the full facility we were seeking, and delivered an efficient and timely close,” said Clay Hunter, managing director of The Stephens Group. “This was our first transaction with Antares and we look forward to future opportunities where we can leverage the Antares team once again.”

The Stephens Group is a private investment firm representing the interests of Witt Stephens, Jr. and Elizabeth S. Campbell.