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A monthly eNewsletter on leveraged finance March 2010

In this issue

U.S. Mid-Market CFO Survey
Key Factors That May Impact 2010 Economic Outlook
Done Deals
Capital Comic
Indices Watch
CapitaLens Archive
U.S. Mid-Market CFO Survey U.S. Mid-Market CFO Survey U.S. Mid-Market CFO Survey

GE Capital, Americas surveyed the Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of 539 U.S. middle-market companies across seven distinct industries. The findings show their views of the U.S. economy as well as their outlook for 2010 on a variety of crucial industry and business issues, including commercial credit and financing needs. Read more Read more

Market Minute Economic Outlook.

Key Factors That May Impact 2010 Economic Outlook


Key Factors That May Impact 2010 Economic Outlook
Rob Podorefsky, Interest Rate Strategist, GE Capital, presents a 2010 U.S. economic outlook focusing specifically on the potential for growth and some of the key factors that might interfere with a favorable growth environment.

 Market Minute - Key Factors That May Impact 2010 Economic Outlook  Watch video
   

Done Deals Recent Transactions
Done Deals - Kehe Food Distributors

Co-Collateral Agent • $300 Million • Asset-Based Credit Facility
Based in Romeoville, IL, Kehe Food Distributors is a leading U.S. distributor of natural and specialty food products. GE Capital, Corporate Finance is co-collateral agent for a $300 million asset-based credit facility. The loan will be used to support the company’s acquisition strategy. Read the press announcement Read the press announcement

Done Deals - JWTR Co-Lender • $105 Million • Asset-Based Credit Facility
Based in Klamath Falls, OR, JWTR is a timberland owner and operator. GE Capital, Corporate Finance is sole lender for a $50 million asset-backed credit facility, which is part of an overall $105 million facility. GE Capital Markets serves as lead arranger for the incremental $55 million facility. The facility will be used to refinance existing debt. Read the press announcement Read the press announcement
Done Deals - EP Management Corporation Sole Lender • $70 Million • Cash Flow Loan
Based in Dearborn, MI, EP Management Corporation is a diversified holding company of industrial and automotive product manufacturers. GE Capital, Corporate Finance is sole lender for a $70 million cash flow loan. The loan will be used to refinance debt and recapitalize the company.
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Capital Comic © Randy Glasbergen
 
Capital Comic

Indices Watch Trend Statistics
GE Private Company Confidence Increases Along With Plans To Raise Operational Spending
According to this recent survey, 45 percent of CEOs interviewed are optimistic about the U.S. economy over the next 12 months. Learn More Learn More
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Nearly Half of Defaults In '09 Are From Sponsored Issuers
Nevertheless, this report shows that creditors have a better than average recovery. Learn More Learn More

GE Increase In Manufacturing and Service Sector Capital Expenditure Expected
This global business outlook survey indicates business investment is expected to rise. Learn More Learn More
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