Opus Connect’s mission is to form connections and foster relationships between professionals in the private equity, banking, finance and other transactional industries in order to improve outcomes in deal flow and negotiation. We all know that it can take a huge amount of effort and years of networking to achieve results, and so when those results come to fruition, it’s important for us to highlight and congratulate the parties. A few months ago, we hosted our LA Deal Connect in which we interviewed several members of Opus Connect about their experiences and what is so valuable for them about coming to our events. Not surprisingly, a few of these interviewees told us about actual deals they’ve closed as a result of relationships forged through Opus Connect.

One such deal was the closing of a $6MM senior credit facility, consisting of a $4.5MM revolving line of credit and a $1.5MM term loan from TAB Bank. Opus member Cary Hurwitz, of WestCape Advisors, a division of KEMA Partners LLC, served as the exclusive financial advisor to The Triangle Group in the transaction. For the past 40 years, The Triangle Group has provided 3PL services, including transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, and supply-chain management to major retail enterprises, global brands, and the manufacturers that support them. The company operates from two central hubs in California and New Jersey, supported by warehousing and distribution depots nationwide which, combined, cover more than 1.5MM square feet.

Proceeds went towards supporting the company’s ongoing double-digit expansion, the on-boarding of two new national retail customers, and the extension of services to its already impressive client base. The Triangle Group had been largely self-funded prior to this financing, but its rapid growth called for more efficient access to capital from a financing partner that could appreciate the growth opportunity and understand the intricacies of the company’s operations, assets, and cash flow. Caryn Blanc, owner and Managing Partner of The Triangle Group expressed that “WestCape Advisors played a critical role in analyzing our situation and structuring a transaction that was favorable for all parties. This financing has enabled us to acquire key infrastructure and support and to continue serving our valued customers in the exceptional manner they have come to expect.”

Hurwitz commenced the process of finding a loan for The Triangle Group with a number of candidates and prospects. One prospect was Opus Connect member Michelle Rogers of Corbel Capital Partners, with whom Hurwitz discussed the transaction at an Opus Connect event. Rogers recommended an ABL lender, TAB Bank, which was a perfect fit for the Company and transaction. TAB quickly and aggressively jumped into the process, resulting in the above transaction. Opus Connect congratulates Hurwitz and WestCape Advisors on this successful endeavor, and also applauds Rogers for using an extremely effective business development tactic that we encourage all of our members to employ – the personal referral.

Author:
Lou Sokolovskiy
Founder/CEO, Opus Connect
lou@opusconnect.com