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2009 transactions

Industry:

Distributor – glasses and frames
 

Context:

  • Growing company requiring additional working capital to support higher inventory levels.

Financing obtained:

  • Higher operating line of credit permitting more flexible «margining conditions» on the accounts receivables and inventory.

Industry:

Manufacturer – high end men & ladies denim

Context:

  • The company sells only to Canadian retailers to date but has growing interest from a few major US retailers.
  • History of good profitability has enabled the company to finance itself since its creation 11 years ago.

Financing obtained:

  • First ever operating line of credit to finance the accounts receivables and inventory and, consequently, permitting the company to increase its production capacity.
  • Term loan also secured to finance upcoming leasehold improvements of the existing facilities.

Industry:

Retailer – well known sushi restaurant

Context:

  • Restaurant experiencing strong sales growth and gaining in popularity in its market since its opening 4 years ago.
  • The existing shareholders wish to sell the business in order to concentrate more on their main area of activity.

Financing obtained:

  • Term loan to finance 100% of the purchase price of the restaurant including the machinery & equipment as well as the goodwill.

Industry:

Importer / Distributor – various salt related products

Context:

  • Significant sales increase is expected in the next year, same stemming from the introduction of new imported products at very competitive prices and potential government contracts.

Financing obtained:

  • As required by 3 interested «asset-based lenders»,Ohana Capital was mandated to prepare financial projections as well as a business plan.
  • The company is now better positioned to negotiate with various interested financial partners.

Industry:

Retailer – well known bakery franchise

Context:

  • New long term lease recently signed and the franchisee needs to do major renovations of the facilities in order to comply with quality standards set by the franchise.

Financing obtained:

  • Term financing to fund major renovations of a branch located in the Montreal area.

Industry:

Retailer – leather clothing

Context:

  • Continued sales growth since the purchase of the store by the current shareholder 5 years ago.
  • The company wants to increase its product range but requires additional working capital to finance this expansion project.

Financing obtained:

  • Operating line of credit to finance the store’s inventory and, consequently, allowing the retailer to introduce new brands and increase its purchasing power.

Industry:

Importer / Manufacturer – plastic products for the home and garden

Context:

  • The company has significant purchase orders («P/O’s») from a large US home renovation chain store.
  • The business does not however have the liquidity required to pay for the production costs of the initial orders.

Financing obtained:

  • Factoring line of credit allowing an advance rate of 100% of each invoice / account receivable, hence, maximizing the company’s cash flow.
  • Working capital loan providing the company with sufficient funds to pay for the purchase of raw materials and labour costs required to fulfill the initial orders.

Industry:

Service – snow removal company

Context:

  • The company recently renewed its contract with a municipality located on the north shore of Montreal.
  • The cyclical nature of the business and longer payment terms with the municipality contribute to tighter cash flow during certain periods of the year.

Financing obtained:

  • Operating line of credit of a greater amount and permitting the company to have access to the full amount of the line of credit year round, thus, eliminating the cash flow issues.

Industry:

Importer / Distributor – wine and other alcoholic beverages equipment

Context:

  • Company with appreciable sales growth since its creation in 2006.
  • Important purchase orders («P/O’s») from recognized government run liquor outlets.
  • The amount of the existing line of credit is not sufficient to finance the purchase of inventory as required to fulfill the initial orders.

Financing obtained:

  • Operating line of credit of an amount more than twice as important to finance the company’s accounts receivables and inventory.

Industry:

Service – commercial laundry

Context:

  • Company experiencing continued sales growth the last few years through an expansion of their client base in the governmental and health sectors.
  • Additional working capital in required with revenues expected to increase again this fiscal year.

Financing obtained:

  • Operating line of credit of an amount more than twice as important with better flexibility on the «margining conditions» on the accounts receivables.
  • Term loan to refinance the existing term debt on the machinery & equipments at a lower interest rate.

Industry:

Distributor – office equipment and accessories

Context:

  • Company in a restructuring mode after 2 years of consecutive losses.
  • Action plan implemented by the shareholders has started to generate positive results and profits are expected for the current fiscal year.
  • A refinancing of the current debt obligations (short & long term) will be looked at once the annual financial statements for the current year are available.

Financing obtained:

  • Ohana Capital was mandated to produce financial projections and a business plan outlining the restructuring plan and positive results so far.
  • The company is now better positioned to negotiate with upcoming potential financial partners.

Industry:

Distributor – food products

Context:

  • Two new distribution centers, located in Ontario and in western Canada, are expected to be opened within the next 6 months.
  • Additional funds are necessary to finance this expansion project.

Financing obtained:

  • Working capital loan providing the required liquidity, thus, enabling the company to proceed with its market expansion project outside the province of Quebec.