CIT Northbridge Serves as Agent on $65 Million Financing for Leading Sustainable Apparel Retailer Everlane

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Sep 15, 2022, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT Northbridge Credit, as advised by CIT Asset Management LLC, served as agent on a $65 million revolving credit facility for Everlane, Inc., a leading retailer of sustainable apparel, accessories and footwear in the U.S.

Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Everlane aims to deliver high-quality and ethically sourced items at affordable price points. The company sells products primarily through its e-commerce website, as well as its 10 retail stores in New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Washington, California, District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.

"This financing will provide acceleration for our business through new stores and product expansion and allow us to continue to extend our mission of sustainability at a much-needed time in the world," said Michael Preysman, founder of Everlane. "We are proud to partner with CIT Northbridge and appreciate their expertise and partnership in this next chapter."

"With the trends we're observing in the apparel space and the heightened focus on sustainability and environmental impact, we are pleased to work with Everlane to be on the front lines of this transformation," said Neal Legan, who leads CIT Northbridge. "We are excited to add this financing to our portfolio and look forward to supporting Everlane's future endeavors."

CIT Northbridge Credit is a trusted financial partner supporting middle-market companies with a broad range of flexible asset-based debt solutions. A joint venture advised by CIT Asset Management, it provides revolving and term loan commitments from $15 million to $150 million to companies across various industries and business cycles, and serves primarily as sole lender, agent, club participant or co-lender.

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