Taking advice from Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados, agrochemical manufacturers Silvestre Perú S.A.C. and Neoagrum S.A.C. secured a USD 30 million loan facility consisting of a medium-term loan agreement for USD 17,5 million and a renewable loan agreement for up to USD 12,5 million.
In the transaction which was closed on February 26, 2018, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Amerra Capital Management LLC, which acted as administrative agent and agent for the lenders.
The firms explained that the transaction involved a complex collateral structure, including a trust fund consisting of assets and cash flows, a promise on inventories, a corporate guarantee furnished by local companies and individuals, and a Collateral Management Agreement.
Muñiz explained that the loan facility will be used to repay all outstanding debts and meet general corporate purposes, including working capital and capital expenses related to the purchase, manufacture, and sale of agrochemical products, fertilizers, and seeds. The loan facility was disbursed on March 2nd.
Silvestre, founded in 1993, and Neoagrun, organized in 2004, are engaged in the marketing and distribution of agricultural inputs which are used to control phytosanitary problems and also serve as crop nutrients. Both companies form part of the Silvestre Group, with more than 25 years’ experience in the machinery, equipment, and agri-export sector.
Source: LexLatin