£900k Refinance Unlocks Growth for Electrical Safety Training Provider

Case Summary:

A specialist electrical safety training provider sought a £900,000 Refinance facility to restructure expensive MBO debt and remove restrictive covenants. FBX Capital identified a flexible high street lender that provided an Cash Flow Loan, enabling the company to reduce debt service costs and unlock working capital for strategic growth in the rapidly expanding EV training sector.

Background: 

The business provides electrical safety training courses to clients' employees, helping them maintain safety standards and remain compliant with regulations. Their services are primarily delivered to the automotive industry, with particular strength in the rapidly growing electric vehicle sector.

Following a management buyout the previous year, the business was performing well but remained burdened by the original acquisition debt. High monthly debt service and a restrictive cash reserve covenant were limiting management's ability to invest in expansion and capitalize on strong market opportunities in EV safety training. The company required a Refinance solution that would reduce their cost of debt and provide the operational flexibility needed to scale effectively.

The Problem: 

The post-MBO debt structure created two significant challenges. A stringent cash reserve covenant required the company to maintain substantial cash balances that couldn't be deployed for business development, effectively locking capital that could fund recruitment or expansion initiatives.

The relatively high interest rate and debt service costs were impacting profitability and cash flow. Finding a Refinance solution proved challenging, as the requirement to improve on both rate and terms whilst removing covenants meant the pool of suitable lenders was limited to high street banks with strict criteria.

The Solution:

FBX Capital assessed the company's debt capacity based on current trading performance. We identified HSBC as the optimal lending partner and structured a proposal that maximized available funding whilst maintaining appropriate comfort for all parties.

Through careful negotiation, we secured a £900,000 Cash Flow Loan at a competitive interest rate, repayable over 60 months. The Refinance strategy combined the new debt facility with a contribution from existing cash reserves, allowing complete repayment of the outstanding MBO debt.

The new facility was structured without the restrictive cash covenant, providing full operational flexibility. The improved terms significantly reduced monthly debt service whilst freeing up previously trapped working capital.

The Private Credit Facility offered several benefits, including:

  • Removed Restrictive Covenants: Elimination of the cash reserve covenant freed up working capital for strategic deployment across recruitment and expansion.
  • Reduced Debt Service: Lower interest rates and improved terms significantly reduced monthly obligations, improving cash flow and profitability.
  • Enhanced Operational Flexibility: The new structure provides financial breathing room to make strategic decisions without covenant constraints.
  • Growth Capital Availability: Combined savings created immediate capacity for investment in operational staff and business development in the growing EV training sector.

The Outcome:

The £900,000 Refinance provided the electrical safety training provider with the financial structure needed to capitalize on growth opportunities in the expanding EV training market. The elimination of restrictive covenants and reduction in debt service costs created immediate working capital for strategic investments. Management can now focus on scaling training capacity and strengthening their position as a specialist provider in a rapidly growing sector.

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