Pasadena Private Lending closes on new $50 Million institutional round and extends senior credit facility

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Pasadena Private Lending (PPL) has secured significant financing through two key transactions: a new $50 million secured term loan with SLR Capital Partners and an amended $75 million Senior Credit Facility with East West Bank (EWBC). The EWBC facility, extended to July 2028, includes an increased advance rate from 65% to 70%.

The combined capital injection will enable PPL to expand its portfolio in the Owner-Guaranteed Business Loan market, capitalizing on current economic conditions where lower-middle market companies seek floating-rate credit from non-bank lenders. East West Bank, PPL's senior lender since 2021, has demonstrated strong growth in the specialty finance space.

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• Secured substantial new financing totaling $125M through combined facilities
• Increased advance rate from 65% to 70% on EWBC facility
• Extended EWBC facility maturity to July 2028
• EWBC reports strong double-digit growth in specialty finance portfolio

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• None.

PASADENA, Calif., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pasadena Private Lending Inc. ("PPL"), an affiliate of Pasadena Private Financial Group, is pleased to announce it has recently closed on a $50 million secured term loan with SLR Capital Partners, LLC ("SLR"), an independent asset manager focused on providing capital solutions to U.S.-based middle market businesses across direct lending and specialty finance asset classes. Concurrently, PPL amended and extended its $75 million Senior Credit Facility with East West Bank, the largest publicly traded bank headquartered in Southern California, with an expertise in lending to specialty finance companies. East West Bank has been PPL's senior lender since 2021 and increased the advance rate from 65% to 70% while extending the maturity to July 2028.

This additional capital will enable PPL to increase its current portfolio and take advantage of favorable trends in the Owner-Guaranteed Business Loan market. As economic uncertainties surface and interest rates decrease, there is significant demand from lower-middle market companies to access floating-rate credit from creative and responsive non-bank lenders such as PPL.

Michael McAdams, CEO of PPL said: "We are excited to receive this influx of capital at a time when private credit is becoming commonplace and overtaking traditional banks as the engine of economic growth. We sincerely appreciate the confidence SLR and East West Bank have shown in our ability to prudently grow our business."

Iain Whyte, Chairman of PPL and of Pasadena Private Financial Group added: "We welcome larger private credit brethren SLR to our capital stack and are excited to have their support and credit expertise for our continued expansion. Meanwhile, East West Bank has continued to be a responsive and attentive banking partner and the fact they are also headquartered in our hometown of Pasadena is a wonderful bonus."

Andrew Stein, Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking and Specialty Finance Eastern Region of East West Bank said: "Over the past several years, we have developed expertise in the specialty finance space and our portfolio has demonstrated strong double digit growth year-in and year-out. Our experience allows us to support emerging lenders with strong management teams and unique programs like that of PPL."

Mark Parsa, Partner, SLR Capital Partners said: "SLR is excited to partner with the management team of PPL. We look forward to supporting PPL's growth and are excited to expand the strategic partnership by leveraging the expertise of PPL's strong team.

About Pasadena Private Lending

Pasadena Private Lending Inc. is a non-bank lender headquartered in Pasadena, CA, making Owner-Guaranteed Business Loans of $2 MM to $10 MM to lower middle-market companies with EBITDA of $1 MM to $5 MM. PPL focuses on companies controlled by successful entrepreneurs who are seeking to diversify their net worth, make an acquisition, buy-out minority shareholders or finance their growth. Additional information is available at www.pasadena-private-lending.com and interested parties are invited to subscribe to PPL's monthly publication, Private Credit Insights, at www.pasadena-private-lending.com/newsletters/

About SLR Capital Partners

Founded in 2006, SLR is a diversified middle market private credit solutions platform. The firm is an SEC-registered investment adviser and primarily invests in U.S. middle market companies in the form of cash flow, asset-based, and specialty finance senior secured loans. SLR manages public and private business development companies ("BDCs"), private credit funds, and separately managed accounts, including serving as the investment adviser to publicly-traded BDC SLR Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: SLRC).

About East West Bank

East West Bank provides financial services that help customers reach further and connect to new opportunities. East West Bancorp, Inc. is a public company (Nasdaq: "EWBC") with total assets of $74.5 billion as of September 30, 2024. The company's wholly owned subsidiary, East West Bank, is the largest independent bank headquartered in Southern California and operates over 110 locations in the United States and Asia. The Bank's markets in the United States include California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Texas and Washington.

For more information:

Pasadena Private Lending: [www.pasadena-private-lending.com] (626) 993-9350, 2 North Lake Avenue, Suite 510, Pasadena, CA, 91101. Loans are made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license number 60DBO-84931.

 

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FAQ

What are the key terms of PPL's new financing arrangements with EWBC and SLR Capital Partners?

PPL secured a $50M term loan from SLR Capital Partners and amended its $75M facility with EWBC, which increased the advance rate to 70% and extended maturity to July 2028.

How will PPL use the new $125M in combined financing?

The capital will be used to expand PPL's portfolio and capitalize on opportunities in the Owner-Guaranteed Business Loan market amid economic uncertainties.

What changes were made to EWBC's credit facility terms with PPL?

EWBC increased the advance rate from 65% to 70% and extended the facility's maturity to July 2028.

How long has East West Bank (EWBC) been PPL's senior lender?

East West Bank has been PPL's senior lender since 2021.