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Story at a Glance
- A growing commercial printing group had its eye on a future acquisition and internal expansion.
- Instead of reacting when the opportunity arrived, they secured liquidity ahead of time, on terms that respected their senior lending structure.
- That decision gave them both flexibility and speed, allowing multiple parts of the business to move when the time is right.
A Network of Printers, Growing by Design
This commercial printing company didn’t just grow organically—they grew through acquisition.
With a holding company structure at the top, and a layered system of parent companies and subsidiaries beneath it, the organization spanned nearly every corner of the printing industry. From large-scale commercial print contracts to location-specific signage, they served household names like Macy’s, often becoming a single-source solution for national campaigns.
Their growth model was disciplined and proven. With each acquisition, they enhanced capabilities and unlocked the ability to increase their senior lending facility. More acquisitions meant more liquidity and more movement across the entire organization.
Preparing to Move—Before the Market Did
Leadership saw the next move on the horizon: a potential acquisition and new investment in high-potential subsidiaries.
The deal wasn’t imminent, but it was real. And with large supply purchases planned to accelerate growth at several sites, the leadership team made a key decision: secure liquidity before urgency set in.
Smart Structure, Not Just Smart Timing
To make it work, they needed capital that fit within their existing structure.
The company knew their senior lender needed to stay in the first position. So they pursued a funding solution that would subordinate accordingly—one that aligned with their capital stack and preserved lender confidence.
The company pursued a funding solution that wouldn’t interfere with their senior lending. Their approach balanced agility with respect for existing financial relationships, ensuring their capital stack remained strong and future moves wouldn’t be delayed by misalignment.
Now Positioned to Move—Wherever Opportunity Leads
The funding gave the team exactly what they wanted: flexibility to move quickly when the right opportunity surfaced, and room to fuel growth in the meantime.
When the acquisition deal reaches the finish line, they’re ready. In the meantime, material purchases are fueling growth inside key subsidiaries, supporting new revenue and setting the stage for even greater credit access across the organization.
The leadership team didn’t wait for opportunity to demand action. They prepared for it on a timeline that made sense for their company, and it’s made all the difference.
What could you say “yes” to with the right liquidity structure? Let’s get you funded.