Strata Secures $30M Revolving Credit Facility to Fund Acquisitions and Working Capital

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Strata Critical Medical, Inc. secured a new $30.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility, expandable to $50.0 million, to bolster working capital and support its acquisition strategy, while keeping its aircraft unencumbered.

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• Secured Revolving Credit Facility

  The company entered into a Credit Agreement for a secured, asset-based revolving credit facility (ABL Facility) of up to $30.0 million, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the administrative agent.

• Expansion Potential

  The ABL Facility may be increased by up to an aggregate of $20.0 million, bringing the total potential facility size to $50.0 million, subject to certain conditions.

• Strategic Use of Proceeds

  The facility will be used for working capital, general organizational purposes, and to support future acquisitions, enhancing the company's capital efficiency.

• Unencumbered Aircraft Fleet

  Owned aircraft are explicitly excluded from the collateral package, maintaining significant optionality for additional financing in the future.

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Strata Critical Medical, Inc. has entered into a significant asset-based revolving credit facility, providing up to $30.0 million in immediate liquidity, with the potential to expand to $50.0 million. This capital infusion is crucial for supporting the company's working capital needs and, more strategically, for funding future acquisitions. The facility is secured by personal property of the loan parties, but notably, the company's owned aircraft fleet remains unencumbered, preserving flexibility for additional financing options. This move signals a proactive approach to financial management and growth, especially given the company's stated strong track record in tuck-in acquisitions within the clinical perfusion space. The terms, including a SOFR-based interest rate and a 0.25% commitment fee on the unused portion, are customary for such facilities, and the springing Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio covenant provides a safety net for lenders.