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GE Capital is Administrative Agent on $500 Million Credit Facility for Axiall Corporation
Monday, February 04, 2013
GE Capital is Administrative Agent on $500 Million Credit Facility for Axiall Corporation08:00 EST Monday, February 04, 2013
NORWALK, Conn. (Business Wire) -- GE
Capital, Corporate Finance today announced it is serving as
administrative agent on a $500 million asset-based credit facility for
Axiall Corporation (NYSE: AXLL), created by the merger of Georgia Gulf
and the commodity chemicals business of PPG Industries, Inc. GE Capital
Markets served as co-lead arranger and joint bookrunner for the
transaction. The loan is being used for general corporate purposes.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Axiall is a leading North American
chemicals and building products manufacturer.
“GE Capital has been our lender for more than three years, so they have
a deep understanding of our business,” said Thomas Donahue, vice
president and corporate treasurer for Axiall. “Throughout that time,
they have worked with us to modify our financing structures so that our
financial flexibility has increased as we have evolved.”
“Middle market customers know they can count on us for significant
financial commitments and customized solutions to help support their
business objectives,” said Bob McCarrick, chief commercial officer,
lending for GE Capital, Corporate Finance. “We work closely with
customers to ensure they have the capital they need to build their
business.”
About GE Capital, Corporate Finance
GE
Capital, Corporate Finance provides asset-based, cash flow and
structured loans and leases to mid-size and large U.S. businesses.
Financing supports working capital, growth, acquisitions, turnarounds
and balance sheet optimization in key sectors: Aerospace and defense;
automotive and transportation; chemicals and plastics; construction and
building products, corporate aircraft; energy; food and beverage;
manufacturing; marine; metals and mining; paper, packaging and forest
products; retail; and technology and electronics. With Access GE,
clients also benefit from access to GE's best practices to help build
their business. Visit gelending.com/clnews
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GE Capital offers consumers and businesses around the globe an array of
financial products and services. For more information, visit gecapital.com
or follow company news via Twitter (@GECapital). GE (NYSE: GE) works on
things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on
the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home,
transportation and finance. For more information, visit ge.com.
GE Capital, Corporate FinanceJeff Wilson, 203-749-6340jeffrey.wilson@ge.comorGE
Capital, AmericasNed Reynolds, 203-229-5717ned.reynolds@ge.com
