Buyout Case Studies.
Real transactions, real outcomes. Details anonymized to protect client confidentiality.
Manufacturing
From 36% APR to Sustainable Terms
Challenge
A regional manufacturer had stacked four merchant cash advances totaling $12M at an effective APR of 36%. Daily ACH debits were draining working capital and threatening payroll.
Solution
Refinos acquired all four MCA positions, negotiated discounted payoffs, and replaced them with a single 3-year term facility at a fraction of the original cost.
Result
Monthly debt service reduced by 62%. The company restored positive cash flow within 60 days.
Logistics & Transportation
$47M Multi-Creditor Consolidation
Challenge
A national logistics firm had accumulated $47M in high-cost debt across four lenders, each with different covenants, payment schedules, and default triggers.
Solution
We negotiated simultaneously with all four creditors, acquiring each position and consolidating into a single structured facility with unified terms.
Result
Annual interest expense reduced by $4.2M. Payment schedule aligned with seasonal revenue patterns.
Healthcare Services
Distressed Bridge Loan Rescue
Challenge
A healthcare services group had taken a $28M bridge loan for an acquisition that took longer than expected to close. The loan had matured, default interest was accruing, and the lender was threatening foreclosure.
Solution
Refinos purchased the bridge loan at a discount and restructured it into a 5-year term loan aligned with the company’s newly stabilized cash flows.
Result
Foreclosure averted. Client saved over $4M in annual interest and gained 5 years of repayment runway.
Commercial Real Estate
Mezzanine Debt Repositioning
Challenge
A commercial real estate operator carried $19M in mezzanine debt from a distressed fund that was liquidating its portfolio and demanding immediate repayment.
Solution
We acquired the mezzanine position from the liquidating fund and restructured repayment to align with the property’s lease income schedule.
Result
Maturity extended by 3 years. Monthly payments reduced to match rental income timing.