Case Studies

The Right Call for 20:20 Mobile
Crédit Agricole Commercial Finance structures £30M Asset Based Lending Facility
20:20 Mobile Group was created in September 2006, following the sale by the Caudwell Group of its distribution and logistics businesses to Doughty Hanson, one of the foremost private equity firms in Europe. The Group sought a facility to refinance part of its existing syndicated facilities and also to fund future expansion and contacted Crédit Agricole Commercial Finance. Read More >

Food for Thought
Management Buy Out financed by Crédit Agricole Commercial Finance
Northumberland Foods Limited, the Amble–based private–label frozen food manufacturer, was formed as the result of a Buy–In Management Buyout (BIMBO) of Cheviot Foods Limited. The management team secured third–party investment to fund the buyout, safeguarding the future of the business and saving the jobs of the Company's 200 employees. Read More >

A Touch of Glass
Crédit Agricole Commercial Finance delivers ABL finance deal
Clayton Glass specialises in manufacturing toughened and double–glazed glass for window and conservatory units. The company sells the glass units to UPVC  & timber window and door companies,  as well as conservatory companies. It is the largest manufacturer in its sector within the North East and despite its competitors seeing a downturn, the business continues to grow. Read More >