M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
CROWN CRAFTS INC (CRWS): M&A transaction — Crown Crafts acquires Baby Boom assets for $18M cash; funds with $8M term loan
CROWN CRAFTS INC
- Acquired substantially all assets of Baby Boom Consumer Products for $18M cash via subsidiary NoJo Baby, subject to working capital adjustment.
- Purchase price funded by $8M term loan from CIT (48 monthly installments, SOFR+2.25%) and increased revolver capacity to $40M.
- Term loan requires 50% of Excess Cash Flow prepayments within 90 days of fiscal year-end; Excess Availability must be at least 50% of outstanding term loan.
- Financing Agreement amended: revolver extended to July 2029; Fixed Charge Coverage ratio of 1.15:1.0 required until term loan repaid.
- $75K escrow for indemnification claims and $500K escrow for post-closing purchase price adjustments; representation and warranty insurance obtained.