NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Commercial Finance Corporate Lending today announced it provided $115 million in debtor-in-possession financing to The Bombay Company, Inc. (OTCBB: BBAO). The financing will be used for working capital needs as the company restructures under Chapter 11.
Founded in 1975, Bombay is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company designs, sources and markets home accessories and furnishings throughout the United States and Canada.
"We've financed with GE in the past and they continue to work closely with us, as they fully understand our needs," said David B. Stewart, CEO of The Bombay Company, Inc. "Their retail knowledge and range of lending solutions allows them to structure smarter loans to help support our business strategy."
"Whether borrowers require financing for working capital, growth, acquisition, project finance or turnarounds, we specialize in providing solutions to support clients throughout their business lifecycle," said Tom Quindlen, president and CEO of GE Corporate Lending. "Our retail industry expertise combined with our restructuring finance know-how has been key in meeting Bombay's evolving financing needs."
Industry Specialization
To better meet the unique financing needs of customers, GE Corporate Lending has a team of Industry Leaders supported by dedicated research analysts. These industry experts work closely with GE Corporate Lending's regional teams to build customized financing solutions for companies across key industries: Aerospace & Defense; Automotive & Automotive Parts; Chemicals & Plastics; Construction; Food, Beverage & Agribusiness; Financial & Business Services; Forest Products; General Manufacturing; Metals and Mining; Retail; Technology & Electronics; and Transportation.
About GE Corporate Lending
With $14 billion in assets, GE Commercial Finance Corporate Lending is one of North America's largest providers of asset-based, cash flow, structured finance and other financial solutions for mid-size and large companies. From over 30 offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, GE Corporate Lending specializes in serving the unique needs of borrowers seeking $20 million to $2 billion and more for working capital, growth, acquisitions, project finance and turnarounds. Visit www.gelending.com/clnews for more information.
About GE Commercial Finance
GE Commercial Finance, which offers businesses around the globe an array of financial products and services, has assets of over $233 billion and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ge.com.
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