CIT Northbridge Credit Serves as Agent on $40 Million Financing to Biery Cheese
CIT Northbridge Credit, a division of First Citizens Bank, announced a $40 million revolving credit facility for Biery Cheese to refinance existing debt and enhance production capacity. This financing aims to support Biery Cheese's operational growth and diversify its customer base. The company produces up to 130 million pounds of cheese annually from its Louisville, Ohio facility. Biery Cheese's CEO, Ben Biery, expressed gratitude for CIT's assistance in their strategic financing, highlighting the company's long-standing reputation and experienced management team.
- CIT Northbridge Credit provided a significant $40 million revolving credit facility to Biery Cheese.
- The financing will refinance existing debt and provide additional liquidity for increased production.
- Biery Cheese has a strong production capacity of up to 130 million pounds of cheese annually.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that CIT Northbridge Credit, as advised by CIT Asset Management LLC, served as agent on a
"This financing supports us as we continue to accelerate our production, diversify our customer base and explore new opportunities," said Ben Biery, CEO of Biery Cheese. "We appreciate the expertise and efficiency of the CIT Northbridge Credit team throughout the financing process, as well as the guidance from our advisors at Croley, Martell & Associates."
Founded in 1929 and spanning four generations, Biery Cheese runs a large-scale manufacturing and distribution operation offering both natural and processed cheeses in a variety of pre-packaged forms to retailers, food service companies, distribution centers and manufacturing companies. The company's flagship facility in Louisville, Ohio has the capacity to support up to 130 million pounds of cheese production annually.
"Biery Cheese is a long-standing, family-owned business with established brand recognition and an experienced management team," said Neal Legan, who leads CIT Northbridge Credit. "We're pleased to provide this financing to bolster Biery Cheese's strategy, and we appreciate the important role that Croley, Martell & Associates played in the process."
"Biery Cheese is managed by a team of industry experts with a clear vision for the future," said Cliff Croley, partner at Croley, Martell & Associates. "We're grateful for the opportunity to advise Biery Cheese throughout this refinancing, as well as work with the knowledgeable professionals at CIT Northbridge Credit."
CIT Northbridge Credit is a trusted financial partner supporting middle-market companies with a broad range of flexible asset-based debt solutions. A joint venture advised by CIT Asset Management, it provides revolving and term loan commitments from
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