LIGHTHOUSE HELPS NEW CLIENT SEE THE LIGHT  

The company sells a wide range of interior and exterior lighting products, including pole and wall mounts, suspended lighting, illuminating bollards and columns, recessed wall, inground, and illuminating bench lighting. A leading force in the international lighting market, the company is a respected name for innovative, attractive indoor and outdoor lighting.  The company experienced elevated freight costs during the Covid-19 pandemic that increased the cost of their raw materials and resulted in losses. As management worked through the higher cost inventory and replaced it with lower cost goods, margins improved. This improvement, in conjunction with a reduction in expenses, resulted in a return to profitability in 2024. However, the company required a new financing partner. Lighthouse structured an aggressive line of credit secured by accounts receivable and inventory that paid down the existing lender and provided significant additional liquidity.

LIGHTHOUSE FLEXES ITS MUSCLES TO GET THE DEAL DONE

The company is committed to industry innovation and delivers the most unique and effective snacks and supplements on the market. As a GMP Certified Manufacturer, the company upholds the highest quality standards in the industry. Due to accounting issues and mounting debt costs, the company experienced losses in prior years. Through the combination of the right investment partners, improved financial management, and innovative new products, the company has returned to profitability. However, a new financing partner was needed. Lighthouse not only structured an aggressive line of credit secured by accounts receivable and inventory but added a term loan that paid down the existing lender and provided significant additional liquidity.

LIGHTHOUSE “PARTNERS UP” TO GET THE DEAL DONE

This company’s global expertise and capabilities in micro and high precision manufacturing has allowed it to uniquely serve a variety of high-technology markets including aerospace, diesel/off-road vehicles, fluid power, medical/dental devices, and more. The company experienced revenue decline during the Covid-19 pandemic as a result of customer shutdowns followed by supply chain challenges. Despite efforts to increase sales and reduce expenses, the company needed to find a new lending partner to support working capital and growth. Lighthouse partnered with another highly experienced asset-based lender to provide an aggressive line of credit secured by accounts receivable and inventory and a term loan secured by equipment to support the business as it returns to profitability.  Lighthouse underwrote the line of credit and sold a participation to its lending partner who provided the term loan.

LIGHTHOUSE LIGHTS THE WAY FOR LIGHTING PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTOR

The company prides itself as “your one-stop shop for lighting products”. By combining high-quality materials and proprietary technology, the company has created the brightest flashlights on the market. Their selection of products include LED flashlights, LED headlights, camping lights, batteries and more. The company experienced rising freight costs during the Covid-19 pandemic leading to increased costs of inventory and losses. As the company worked through the higher cost inventory and replaced it with lower cost goods, margin improved and profitability returned in 2023. However, the company was in need of a new financing partner. Lighthouse structured an aggressive line of credit secured by accounts receivable and inventory that not only paid out the existing lender but provided significant additional liquidity.

LIGHTHOUSE DESIGNS AGGRESSIVE WORKING CAPITAL SOLUTION

The company experienced revenue decline during the Covid-19 pandemic as a result of retail store closures followed by supply chain challenges. As a result, efforts were enacted to increase B2C sales and add efficiencies to the business. The company and its private equity backers were looking for a lending partner that could help them navigate through the current challenges caused by inflation and higher interest rates which has dampened consumer discretionary spending. Lighthouse structured an aggressive line of credit secured by accounts receivable and inventory to support the business as it returns to profitable growth.

LIGHTHOUSE FABRICATES WORKING CAPITAL SOLUTION

Founded in 1990, the company is one of the largest manufacturers and installers of natural and engineered surfaces and glass enclosures for the kitchen and bath in the Southeastern United States. After a management buyout, the company embarked on an aggressive growth strategy, tripling sales in a two-year period. However, the rapid growth led to several operating inefficiencies, resulting in losses. After successfully turning the business around, the company needed a working capital lender to support new growth. Lighthouse was able to provide an aggressive line of credit against accounts receivable and inventory that paid off the existing lender and provided additional liquidity to support the new growth.

LIGHTHOUSE CREATES ADDITIONAL LIQUIDITY WITH TERM LOAN

The company is a proud veteran-owned business with extensive experience in the Automotive, Packaging and Textile Industries manufacturing ISO-certified soundproofing components, adhesives, custom safety insulation, and custom packing and shipping materials. The company’s growth led to working capital needs that their current bank could not support. Lighthouse was able to provide an aggressive line of credit against accounts receivable and inventory along with a term loan that paid off the existing lender and provided additional liquidity to support new growth. The debt structure included a $4,000,000 Line of Credit and a $250,000 Term Loan secured by machinery and equipment.

LIGHTHOUSE PROVIDES SALVE TO AID COMPANY BACK TO FINANCIAL HEALTH

Founded in 2001, the company markets and sells its own branded product lines of enemas, feminine hygiene products, over-the-counter medications, and personal care products.  In addition, the company provides contract compounding and packaging for many private label brands.  The company’s products are made in America by a dedicated team of professionals.    Due to severe labor shortages during the Covid-19 Pandemic, the company lost sales and incurred extraordinary compliance charges from their customers.  Due to the resulting losses, the company’s incumbent bank asked them to seek alternative financing.  Lighthouse stepped in and provided an aggressive line of credit secured by accounts receivable and inventory that not only paid off the existing loan but provided additional liquidity to support the company’s new growth opportunities.

TOTALLY TUBULAR; LIGHTHOUSE PROVIDES SUITE OF DEBT PRODUCTS

The company was originally set up to produce diesel injection lines and has since expanded to produce a full range of industrial products, supplying tubing solutions to some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies for over 3 decades.  The former parent company filed for bankruptcy protection in the UK eventually selling the US company to another UK based investment firm.  The incumbent lender gave the new owner six months to refinance the debt of the US entity.  After initially assisting with the due diligence ahead of the purchase, Lighthouse provided a suite of debt products to pay out the lender and provide additional liquidity to support working capital.  The debt structure included a $2,500,000 Line of Credit, $625,000 Term Loan secured by machinery and equipment, and a $550,000 Mortgage on the real property, which was subsequently sold to a financing partner.

LIGHTHOUSE FACILITATES MOVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA

The company designs and manufactures tools utilized in the automotive, commercial, industrial, and DIY markets and distributes internationally. The company continually focuses on innovation to meet new requirements and satisfy needs in the electrical market. After completing its move from California to North Carolina, the company was seeking a local relationship and was referred to Lighthouse. Lighthouse structured an aggressive line of credit secured by accounts receivable and inventory that not only paid off the previous lender but provided ample availability to support the company’s continued growth initiatives in North America.