GE Commercial Finance Corporate Lending today announced it provided a $325 million asset-based credit facility to Sportsman’s Warehouse, an outdoor sporting goods retailer. The financing will be used to fund working capital needs. GE Capital Markets arranged the transaction. GE also provides the company with aircraft loan financing through GE Equipment Financial Services.
Based In Midvale, UT, Sportsman’s Warehouse has locations throughout the U.S. selling equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories for hunting, fishing and camping.
“We value GE’s ability to bring us new ideas and execute well,” said Stuart Utgaard, CEO of Sportsman’s Warehouse. “We now have a smarter loan structure that provides us with greater liquidity.”
“GE worked closely with Sportsman’s to structure financing to help support their business plans,” said Jim Hogan, managing director of GE Corporate Lending's Retail group. “Understanding our clients’ financing needs in combination with an in-depth knowledge of retailing means smarter solutions to help them compete.”
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With $14 billion in assets, GE Commercial Finance Corporate Lending is one of North America’s largest providers of asset-based, cash flow, structured finance and other financial solutions for mid-size and large companies. From over 30 offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, GE Corporate Lending specializes in serving the unique needs of borrowers seeking $20 million to $2 billion and more for working capital, growth, acquisitions, project finance and turnarounds. Visit www.gelending.com/clnews for more information.
About GE Commercial Finance
GE Commercial Finance, which offers businesses around the globe an array of financial products and services, has assets of over $260 billion and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work – a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world’s toughest problems. GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ge.com