GE Capital is Co-Agent for $115 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility to Grede Holdings LLC
NORWALK, Conn.--28 June 2011-- GE Capital, Corporate Finance today announced it 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.
Southfield, MI-based Grede Holdings specializes in the design and manufacture of iron cast, machined and assembled components for the transportation and industrial markets, including agriculture, construction, rail and wind energy. The company has 15 foundries and three machining operations in North America.
GE Capital has a great deal of experience in the metals industry and capital markets, said Doug Grimm, chairman, president and chief executive officer for Grede Holdings, This helped us quickly secure flexible financing to accelerate our business plans.
Financing the growth objectives of companies in the metals and mining sector is one of our specialties, said Tom Quindlen, president and chief executive officer of GE Capital, Corporate Finance. We work collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and provide the capital and industry insight to help fuel success.
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