BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewStar Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWS), a specialized commercial finance company, announced today that it served as Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent for Senior Credit Facilities provided to Integro Ltd. ("Integro" or the "Company"), a leading specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm. The credit facilities were comprised of a revolving line of credit, which was undrawn at closing, and a combination of funded and delayed draw term loans. The transaction also included an accordion feature, which could significantly increase the size of the facilities at the Company's request subject to lender approval.
The initial proceeds from the financing were used to refinance existing debt with significant undrawn borrowing capacity remaining available to support the Company's future funding needs related to its growth strategy.
"As we approach our tenth anniversary, Integro is poised for exceptional growth both organic and through continued acquisition of specialty businesses," said President William Goldstein. "The relationship with NewStar ensures that we have ready access to the resources to deliver on a growth strategy that includes an expanded geographic footprint and the addition of new products and specialties to Integro."
Launched in 2005, Integro has grown to become one of the top 25 brokers in the U.S., providing insurance products and services to a wide range of clients – from Fortune 500 companies to high net worth individuals. The Company's core product offerings include traditional property and casualty, marine, personal, employee benefits and aviation insurance lines, as well as reinsurance products. Integro is organized into client-centric divisions focused on companies with activities in key markets and a variety of industries in which it specializes, including healthcare, media/entertainment, hospitality, technology, construction, food and consumer products, real estate, aviation, professional services and waste management.
Headquartered in New York City, the company operates from offices across the United States, Canada, Bermuda and the United Kingdom.
"We are very excited by the opportunity to back one of the leading independent insurance brokerage firms in the world as it continues to execute its strategic growth plan. With the ability to provide financing solutions up to $300 million, we believe that we will be able to partner with Integro for many years to come as they continue to grow the business organically and through acquisitions," said Jason Wendorf, a senior banker at NewStar. The deal team for the transaction included Robert Milordi, Kevin Mulcahy and Marty Loew.
About NewStar Financial, Inc.:
NewStar Financial (Nasdaq:NEWS) is a specialized commercial finance company focused on meeting the complex financing needs of companies and private investors in the middle market. The Company specializes in providing senior secured debt financing options to mid-sized companies to fund working capital, growth strategies, acquisition and recapitalization, as well as, equipment purchases. NewStar originates loans and leases directly through a team of experienced, senior bankers and marketing officers organized around key industry and market segments. The Company targets 'hold' positions of up to $50 million and selectively underwrites or arranges larger transactions for syndication to other lenders.
NewStar is headquartered in Boston MA and has regional offices in Darien CT, Atlanta GA, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Los Angeles CA, New York, NY, San Francisco CA, and Portland OR. For more detailed information, please visit our website at www.newstarfin.com.