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Our ability to provide bespoke lending solutions is based on a deep understanding of asset values gained through the appraisal of over $30bn of retail assets and dispositions of over $5bn of assets each year.

We understand the challenges that retailers and consumer products companies face during all phases of their life-cycles. Each client's business is different, and calls for a creative, bespoke approach to financing. Our solutions often include collateralisation of assets beyond inventory, such as fixed assets, real estate, receivables, tax refunds and enterprise value.

The lending solutions provided by GB Merchant Partners include tranche B loans, mezzanine financing and bridge loans. Our financing is typically used to provide working capital or fund turnarounds, acquisitions and long-term growth.

Tranche B loans - We provide secured, second-position tranche B loans that extend beyond standard advance rates. We often assign value to brands and other non-tangible assets against which traditional lenders may be unwilling to lend.

Mezzanine financing - Our mezzanine financing for consumer products companies is typically used to fund acquisitions, recapitalisation and growth. The mezzanine loans we provide range from $5mn to $40mn and can often be arranged in as little as two weeks.

Bridge loans - In supporting companies through financing gaps we provide short-term liquidity solutions (typically 4 to 14 months) for acquisitions, sale-leaseback transactions, refinancing or to provide working capital. Working with company management and their existing lenders we develop customised loans that meet our clients' specific needs, objectives and timetables.