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| A monthly eNewsletter on leveraged finance | May 2011 |
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What Mid-Size Company CFOs Think |
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Strategies for Dealing With the Mid-Market Debt Maturity Cliff |
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Done Deals |
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Capital Comic |
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Indices Watch |
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CapitaLens Archive |
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The financial and business opportunities and challenges mid-size companies face are certainly unique. To help make sense of it all, GE Capital surveyed the chief financial officers (CFOs) of more than 530 U.S. mid-size firms. CFOs in seven industry sectors were asked about their view of the U.S. economy, the outlook for growth, financing and more. Overall, the findings show finance chiefs are more bullish on the economy, hiring and growth prospects for their business. However, the budget deficit and rising material costs are concerns.
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Strategies for Dealing With the Mid-Market Debt Maturity Cliff
An estimated $450 billion in middle-market debt maturities are coming due between now and 2014. While high yield credit has been an option for some, most mid-size firms have limited access to the high yield market and may soon have trouble refinancing debt. What are the potential strategies that may help middle-market borrowers position themselves favorably with lenders?
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Co-Lead Agent • $225 Million • Cash Flow Credit Facility
GE Capital, Corporate Finance is co-lead agent on a $225 million cash flow credit facility for X-Rite, Incorporated, a leading provider of color measurement systems and services. The loan will be used to refinance an existing credit facility and redeem preferred stock. GE Capital Markets served as co-lead arranger.
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CEOs Anticipate Higher Sales, CapEx, Employment A panel of CEOs anticipates increased demand fueling greater investment and job creation. Learn more |
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Companies Look to M&A Near Term and Organic Growth Long Term Findings from this survey of executives worldwide show a propensity for growth through acquisition short term and growth from within long term. Learn more |
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Business Bankruptcy Filings Drop Continued efforts to decrease debt loads and shore-up finances deliver drop in Q1 2011 filings. Learn more |
| Contact: Jeff Wilson, Marketing Communications Leader GE Capital - (800) 326-6342 - jeffrey.wilson@ge.com Find financing now at www.gecapital.com/americas |
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