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A monthly eNewsletter on leveraged finance June 2010

In this issue

Securing Commercial Finance: 10 Things Borrowers Can Do Now to Improve the Odds
M&A: Doing Deals in a Reset World
Done Deals
Capital Comic
Indices Watch
CapitaLens Archive
Securing Commercial Finance: 10 Things Borrowers Can Do Now to Improve the Odds Securing Commercial Finance: 10 Things Borrowers Can Do Now to Improve the Odds Securing Commercial Finance: 10 Things Borrowers Can Do Now to Improve the Odds

How borrowers approach a lender and position their business can make all the difference when seeking finance.  Many lenders are actively seeking new opportunities to put their money to work. While not everyone seeking a loan will receive the financing they are looking for, there are ways to increase the likelihood of success.  Read more
Manufacturing Mergers & Acquisitions Deloitte Podcast

Doing Deals in a Reset World


Doing Deals in a Reset World
With economic recovery expected to be slow going and organic growth opportunities somewhat limited, many companies are viewing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as essential to achieving growth targets. However, companies entering the M&A marketplace in the wake of the Great Recession will find the environment and challenges different from the past in several important ways according to this Deloitte panel discussion.  Click to listen to the podcast

 
   

Done Deals Recent Transactions
Done Deals - Neff Rental, Inc.

Co-Lender• $175 Million • Debtor-in-Possession Credit Facility
Headquartered in Miami, FL, Neff Rental, Inc., is a national construction equipment rental company.
GE Capital, Restructuring Finance is co-lender for a $175 million debtor-in-possession credit facility. The loan will be used for working capital needs as the company restructures under Chapter 11. GE Capital Markets served as co-lead arranger.  Read the press announcement
Done Deals - Insteel Industries, Inc.

Sole Lender• $75 Million • Asset-Based Credit Facility
Headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel Industries, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products. GE Capital, Corporate Finance is sole lender for a $75 million asset-based credit facility. The loan replaces an existing credit facility from GE and will be used to fund Insteel’s working capital, capital expenditure, general corporate and growth requirements.  Read the press announcement

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Capital Comic © Randy Glasbergen
 
Capital Comic

Indices Watch Trend Statistics
GE Financial Firms Expected to Manage Leveraged Loan Refinance Risk
U.S. financial institutions holding maturing leveraged loans that could encounter refinancing difficulties have a variety of risk management alternatives available according to Standard & Poor’s.  Learn More
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Values, Credit Availability, Taxes May Spur Mid-sized “Mergers of Productivity
Despite a sluggish mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in the first half of 2010, attractive valuations, willing lenders and looming tax increases may drive mid-market M&A in the second half.  Learn More
GE CFO Survey: U.S. Economy Improving Slowly, But Not Surely
CFOs expect hiring to languish until 2012 but predict strong business spending and earnings growth despite tight credit for some smaller firms.  Learn More
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