October 22, 2018

ABL Cross-Border Financing Provided to CARDONE Industries by Citizens Bank

Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel to the Borrower, CARDONE Industries, a leader in the automotive aftermarket, in its ABL cross-border financing with Citizens Bank as Administrative Agent and Brookfield Asset Management as Term Loan Agent.

CARDONE will use the credit facilities to expand its remanufacturing and innovation capabilities, as well as bolster its geographic footprint, while further strengthening its balance sheet and overall capital position.

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The team's work has a significant emphasis on corporate lending, acquisition finance and real estate financing transactions. The department demonstrates considerable experience in managing cross-border transactions. — Chambers Canada
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Clients note, "A very responsive team, which works well under tight timelines, provides quality work with minimal back and forth, and demonstrates attention to detail." — The Legal 500 Canada
...its borrower-side work and involvement in complex restructuring-related matters is particularly impressing. — The Legal 500 Canada
Clients note, "The team is extremely commercially oriented and able to get to the crux of the issue right away." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, "The firm provides sound advice on various complex and time-sensitive transactions including explaining our options and the related pros and cons to each decision." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, the Goodmans team takes a "Pragmatic, commercial view towards getting the transaction closed in a smooth, efficient manner," adding "Partners remain deeply engaged through the transaction." — IFLR1000
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