Finastra, a FinTech enterprise owned by Vista Equity Partners, has successfully secured a groundbreaking private loan package.
This colossal amount of $5.3bn is being provided by renowned private lenders, notably Oak Hill Advisors, Blue Owl Capital, and HPS Investment Partners, as detailed in a recent Bloomberg report.
Delving into Finastra’s operations, the firm stands out as a leader in financial technology, harnessing innovative solutions to shape the future of finance. Their services span across multiple financial domains, aiming to create a seamless and integrated experience for users.
The intention behind this impressive capital injection is to refinance Finastra’s existing debt. This is in contrast to many similar large deals, which typically aim at financing buyouts. This strategic move by Finastra distinguishes its $5.3bn loan from the likes of the prior $5bn record held by Zendesk and other notable deals like the unused $5.5bn package for Cotiviti and the $3.4bn venture by Galway Insurance.
Additional specifics from the report by KBRA DLD shed light on the loan’s constitution. It is comprised of a hefty $4.8bn unitranche, an amalgamation of senior and subordinated debt, supplemented by a $500m revolver facility. Notably, this arrangement marks the largest private credit loan in the history of the US.
Highlighting Finastra’s financial journey, the company had previously amassed debt in both the US and European leveraged loan sectors, which it now seeks to refinance with this new loan.
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