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| A monthly eNewsletter on leveraged finance | June 2011 |
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Would You Recommend Your Lender? |
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The Importance of Post-Recession M&A Due Diligence |
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Done Deals |
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Capital Comic |
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Indices Watch |
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Like never before, the financial crisis put a strain on the relationship between some borrowers and their lenders. Are relationships improving now that the capital markets have reached a new normal? This is the question smart lenders are asking their clients today. Research shows that extremely satisfied clients are more likely to remain with a company and attract new customers through enthusiastic word of mouth. While the process for measuring, improving and leveraging client satisfaction can seem overwhelming at first, GE starts by asking clients a very simple question: "Would you recommend us?"
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The Importance of Post-Recession M&A Due Diligence
Due diligence has always been important in mid-market mergers and acquisitions. However, before making a post-recession purchase, an added level of due diligence may be required to assess the full impact of the downturn. Find out what buyers and sellers need to pay special attention to.
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Administrative Agent • $700 Million • Cash Flow Credit Facility
GE Capital, Corporate Finance is administrative agent on a $700 million cash flow credit facility for Blount International, Inc., a Portland, OR-based designer and manufacturer of replacement parts and equipment for lawn and garden, agriculture, forestry and more. GE Capital Markets served as joint lead arranger.
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Co-Collateral Agent • $115 Million • Senior Credit Facility
GE Capital, Corporate Finance is co-collateral agent on a $115 million senior secured credit facility for Grede Holdings LLC, a diversified iron casting supplier. The financing will be used for acquisitions and working capital needs. GE Capital Markets is co-lead arranger.
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Corporate Dealmakers Expect Activity to Increase While nearly two-thirds of corporate development officers see more deals ahead, only 7% felt previous deals exceeded their expectations according to this survey. Learn more |
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Turnaround Pros See More "Amend and Extend" Turnaround management executives expect the day of reckoning for distressed companies will be pushed out to 2013 according to this survey. Learn more |
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Declines Concerns over the economy and accounting changes drove down the June 2011 Monthly Confidence Index in the equipment finance market. Learn more |
| Contact: Jeff Wilson, Marketing Communications Leader GE Capital - (800) 326-6342 - jeffrey.wilson@ge.com Find financing now at www.gecapital.com/americas |
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