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City Electric Group Limited Closes $1.25 Billion Senior Secured Global Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility Led by Wells Fargo

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A leading electrical wholesaler secured a $1.25 billion senior global asset-based revolving credit facility on February 17, 2026, led by Wells Fargo as agent, with PNC and JPMorgan as joint arrangers. The five-year facility consolidates prior regional financings into a single agreement, covering jurisdictions including the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, and Australia to streamline operations. CEO Jeremy Saunders stated the financing reflects market confidence in the company’s global scaling strategy while maintaining local service focus across its 1,200+ branches in North America, Europe, and Australia. CFO Phil Flaherty emphasized the deal strengthens liquidity, supporting product availability, customer service, and branch network expansion amid operational discipline and long-term growth plans. Wells Fargo’s Kurt Marsden noted the facility optimizes the company’s capital structure across multiple global markets, reinforcing its durable business model and family-owned operational principles.
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This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentStrategic global financing further strengthens City Electric Group’s financial foundation, providing liquidity and flexibility to support customers across its 1,200+ locations.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentDALLAS, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — City Electric Group Limited (CEG), a leading electrical products wholesaler serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers, today announced the successful closing of a $1.25 billion senior secured global asset-based lending (ABL) revolving credit facility. Wells Fargo acted as agent on the facility. PNC and JPMorgan were named joint lead arrangers, with Truist and HSBC serving as co-documentation agents. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle content“The participation and support of these global financial institutions underscore the strength of our banking relationships and the quality of CEG’s business model, operational discipline, leadership, and long-term outlook,” said Phil Flaherty, global chief financial officer. “This closing expands our liquidity and flexibility to support product availability and service levels for our customers worldwide, and continued investment in our branch network.” Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentKurt Marsden, head of Wells Fargo Capital Finance, shared, “Wells Fargo is pleased to continue to support City Electric Group and play a role in optimizing CEG’s capital structure across multiple global jurisdictions.” Article contentA global facility built for a global operating footprint Article contentCEG serves customers through a network of more than 1,200 branches, including more than 750 across North America, nearly 400 in the United Kingdom, and approximately 60 branches across Europe and Australia. Article contentThe facility, which has a five-year maturity from closing, provides a coordinated financing platform across eligible jurisdictions including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom (including Jersey), Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Australia. Article contentArticle contentHistorically, CEG utilized separate financings across its major jurisdictions. The new facility refinanced those jurisdictional credit facilities under a single agreement to support operating efficiency and the company’s next chapter of growth. Article content“CEG has built a durable platform grounded in local service and an expanding global footprint,” added Global Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Saunders. “This facility reflects strong market confidence in our strategy and our ability to continue scaling—while staying focused on the customers and communities we serve.” Article contentAbout City Electric Group Limited Article contentCity Electric Group Limited (CEG) is a family-owned electrical wholesale business founded in 1951. With a global network of more than 1,200 branches, CEG serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers across a broad geographic footprint while maintaining a distinct local focus. Article contentCEG’s model is built on the trust customers place in the company and a service culture designed to help customers succeed—through product availability, knowledgeable support, and practical solutions to real jobsite challenges. The company offers access to products from hundreds of leading brands, alongside experienced on-site support and an unwavering emphasis on customer-first service. Grounded in family principles and powered by its people, CEG remains focused on being a dependable partner to the electrical trade—locally, nationally, and globally. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentJanan Buisier City Electric Group (CEG) 214-462-7052 Media@cityelectricsupply.com Article contentTrending Subscriber only. 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