Medallion Financial Corp. Announces Completion of Private Placement of $39.0 Million of Senior Notes
- Medallion Financial Corp. completes private placement of senior unsecured notes with 9.25% interest rate
- Proceeds used to repurchase $33.0 million of existing notes
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NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MFIN, “Medallion” or the “Company”), a specialty finance company that originates and services loans in various consumer and commercial industries, along with offering loan origination services to fintech strategic partners, announced today that it has completed a private placement of
The Company used a portion of the proceeds from this offering to repurchase
“We are pleased to announce the closing of our private placement as our businesses continue to perform well,” stated Alvin Murstein, Chairman and CEO of Medallion. “This financing reinforces our commitment to maintaining financial flexibility and balance sheet strength.”
Piper Sandler & Co. served as sole placement agent for the offering.
The offer and sale of the notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, or any state securities laws, and the notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the notes or any other securities of the Company, nor shall there be any sale of the notes or any other securities of the Company in any state or other jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
About Medallion Financial Corp.
Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:MFIN) and its subsidiaries originate and service a growing portfolio of consumer loans and mezzanine loans in various industries. Key industries served include recreation (towable RVs and marine) and home improvement (replacement roofs, swimming pools, and windows). Medallion Financial Corp. is headquartered in New York City, NY, and its largest subsidiary, Medallion Bank, is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, please visit www.medallion.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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