Xcel Brands Announces $100mm Refinancing and Acquisition Facility
Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) announced a refinancing of its credit facility, securing an initial $25 million term loan and the potential for an additional $75 million for acquisitions, subject to lender approval. This refinancing aims to enhance liquidity, providing $10 million immediately, and to support strategic growth in the digital and livestreaming direct-to-consumer business. The company expects the timing to be optimal for this financing move, allowing it to capitalize on attractive market opportunities.
- Secured initial $25 million term loan for liquidity.
- Potential additional $75 million for future acquisitions.
- Focus on growth in digital and livestreaming direct-to-consumer businesses.
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Leading Consumer Products Livestreaming Company Sees Significant Opportunities
NEW YORK, April 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) today announced it has entered into a refinancing of its existing credit facility.
The refinancing provides an initial
“I am delighted to further our relationship with BHI and welcome First Eagle into our capital structure. The facilities provide us with an immediate
“First Eagle is excited to be part of the financing solution and looks forward to supporting XCEL’s strategic growth,” said Larry Klaff, Senior Managing Director for First Eagle.
“BHI’s primary goal is to meet the business objectives of our clients and we are delighted to provide financing to facilitate Xcel’s growth,” said Mitchell Barnett, BHI Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial & Industrial and Brand Financing.
About Xcel Brands
Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, production, marketing, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. The company has sold in excess of
About BHI (www.bhiusa.com)
BHI, the U.S division of Bank Hapoalim, Israel’s leading financial institution, provides commercial banking solutions to middle market clients in sectors including commercial real estate, C&I, food and beverage, entertainment, apparel, healthcare and high-tech. In addition to its New York headquarters, the bank operates U.S. Representative Offices in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey; Miami, Florida; and Los Angeles, California.
About First Eagle Alternative Credit, LLC
First Eagle Alternative Credit, LLC (”FEAC”) is an investment manager for both direct lending and broadly syndicated investments that, together with its affiliates, has approximately
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Lividini & Co.
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