
OakNorth has provided its first global financing facility after lending £15m to Elandis.
Elandis is an international hospitality and real estate ownership, development and property management group.
It is a subsidiary of the Libra Group, a privately owned international business group comprising 30 subsidiaries active in 35 countries across six continents.
The funding will be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and working capital.
OakNorth said the facility demonstrated its ability and commitment to fund overseas corporates looking for UK funding with a tailored solution.
“Since our launch in September 2015, we have been very fortunate to work with a variety of borrowers in various sectors,” said Ben Barbanel, head of debt finance (pictured above), and Mohith Sondhi, debt finance director, both at OakNorth.
“However, this was our first transaction with a global company, so we were delighted to be doing it with such a diverse and experienced management team.
“Being able to work closely with the borrower and understand their requirements, we were able to tailor a bespoke solution which provides them with the facility they were seeking.”
Elandis has a global portfolio of real estate, both developed and under development.
It has bought and repurposed 2,600 residential units, 22 hotels, 11 commercial assets and several development projects, mainly across the Americas and Europe.
“The team at OakNorth came up with a bespoke, structured solution,” said Luis Pulido, chief financial officer at Elandis.
“They were incredibly supportive, constantly updating us and ensuring we knew what information to provide them with.
“We look forward to working with the team again in the future.”
-
Temenos partners with ClearBank for cloud payments
Banking software company Temenos has formed a strategic relationship with ClearBank to provide banks with a faster route to market for real-time cloud payments...
-
Unity Trust Bank registers 34% rise in profits
Unity Trust Bank increased profits by 34% in 2019...
-
Believe the hype – why explainable AI is a trend that’s here to stay
Technology has become a ubiquitous part of our day-to-day lives...
-
Piloting tech updates: ‘The bigger the bank, the harder it is to get anything done’
In the latest Medianett filmed roundtable session, we discussed how important technology is in the banking space, and what impact the industry expects it to have on its businesses in the future...
-
What banks need to know about cloud security
One of the most common perceived concerns when adopting the cloud is the issue of security...
-
OakNorth sees 95% increase in pre-tax profits
OakNorth Bank has announced a 95% rise in pre-tax profits in 2019 to £65.9m, up from the £33.9m recorded in 2018...
-
Redwood Bank signs up to Women in Finance Charter
Redwood Bank has announced that it has signed up to the Women in Finance (WIF) Charter...
-
Masthaven launches digital Women in Leadership programme
Masthaven Bank has launched a new Women in Leadership digital development programme for female senior leaders...
-
Protecting against supply chain disruption and the domino effect
Disappointingly, many UK SME business owners don’t understand their supply chains...
-
Confused about which Isa to choose? Hopefully this mini-guide will help…
We are now firmly in Isa season, so you’re likely to read multiple articles about the most competitive Isa products in the market and how best to make the most of your Isa allowance before the end of the tax year...
-
Garden shed entrepreneurs contribute £16.6bn to the UK economy
Entrepreneurs who run their businesses from garden sheds contribute £16.6bn annually to the UK economy, according to a recent study...