ING to Provide Sustainability Linked Revolving Credit Facility for Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square announced a new sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with ING Capital. The facility, secured by Lafayette's portfolio and unused capital commitments, aims to support their direct lending activities, primarily focusing on first lien senior secured loans. It matures in June 2029 and can grow up to $250 million through an uncommitted accordion feature. The annual interest rate is based on various rates, including term SOFR plus a 2.70% margin. This rate adjusts through a sustainability linked loan (SLL) pricing structure, with ING as the sole Sustainability Structuring Agent. The SLL aligns with Lafayette's 2030 goals to support 100,000 working-class jobs, invest 50% of capital in working-class communities, and enhance benefits for 50% of its portfolio companies.
Moreover, Lafayette Square offers its portfolio companies access to Worker Solutions, a platform designed to reduce turnover and increase benefit adoption. Both companies emphasize the importance of this partnership in creating stronger, more productive businesses in local communities while generating economic benefits for shareholders.
- Lafayette Square secures a new sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with ING Capital, maturing in June 2029.
- The facility can grow up to $250 million through an uncommitted accordion feature.
- The annual interest rate includes term SOFR plus a margin of 2.70%, adjustable through an innovative sustainability-linked loan (SLL) pricing structure.
- The credit facility supports Lafayette's direct lending activities with a focus on first lien senior secured loans.
- The SLL aligns with Lafayette Square's 2030 goals, which include supporting 100,000 working-class jobs and investing 50% of capital in working-class communities.
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The credit facility, which matures in June 2029, will provide Lafayette Square with access to a revolving line of credit, initially committed by ING and expected to grow through an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing up to
In addition, the annual interest rate will be adjustable based on an innovative sustainability linked loan ("SLL") pricing structure, with ING acting as the sole Sustainability Structuring Agent. The SLL's key performance indicators directly reference Lafayette Square's 2030 goals to 1) support 100,000 working-class jobs, 2) invest 50 percent of capital to support working-class communities, and 3) curate benefits for 50 percent of its portfolio companies through its Worker Solutions platform.
Along with financing, Lafayette Square offers its portfolio companies access to Worker Solutions, a custom-built platform offering interest rate step-downs to portfolio companies adopting services and HR policies designed to measurably reduce turnover and increase adoption of healthcare and retirement benefits.
"We look forward to partnering with ING as we pursue our 2030 goals regarding working class people and places," said Damien Dwin, Founder & CEO of Lafayette Square's parent company. "On behalf of the shareholders at Lafayette Square
"Lafayette Square's credit strategy is very well aligned with our worldview and approach. By simultaneously providing middle market companies liquidity and credit, alongside resources to improve the financial resiliency of their workforces, Damien and his team are creating stronger, more productive businesses in local communities." said Grace Fu, head of Fund Finance Americas at ING. "This SLL marks a significant milestone in the BDC market, driving credit to companies that create positive social impact," further added Cindy Jia, director, Sustainable Finance,
About ING Capital LLC
ING Capital LLC is a financial services firm offering a full array of wholesale financial lending products and advisory services to its corporate and institutional clients. ING Capital LLC is an indirect
About Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square invests in middle market companies while positively supporting people and communities. We believe the demand for capital in businesses headquartered outside of high-income places is an overlooked opportunity. We seek investment opportunities that stimulate economic growth across
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