Kadenwood Group’s Ruben Schwagermann led two debt financings

Kadenwood Group said senior managing director Ruben Schwagermann handled debt advisory work for two completed financings: a $40 million refinancing for Andean Precious Metals and a $10 million working-capital deal for Ashley Black. The firm said both transactions closed on tight timelines, underscoring demand for non-dilutive capital.

Why it matters: - The two financings show demand for debt that raises capital without diluting owners. - The deals highlight Kadenwood Group’s role in helping companies secure funding on compressed timelines. - The financings add to Ruben Schwagermann’s track record in non-dilutive capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and growth equity.

What happened: - Kadenwood Group said senior managing director Ruben Schwagermann led debt advisory work on two completed financings. - Andean Precious Metals closed a $40 million refinancing with National Bank on a three-month timeline. - Ashley Black closed a $10 million working-capital financing on a two-month timeline.

The details: - Schwagermann focuses on non-dilutive capital structures that fund an owner without diluting control. - Kadenwood Group said Schwagermann has institutional investor relationships across three continents. - The firm said Schwagermann has raised capital in New York, Europe, South America and Mauritius. - Brandy Hipp, CFO of Ashley Black, said Schwagermann had a term sheet ready before the first call. - Steve Levy, CEO of Doosan GridTech, said Schwagermann was highly responsive and brought groups that echoed that view. - For the Andean refinancing, the company sought at least two options and received about 20, according to the company’s CFO. - Juan Carlos Sandoval, CFO of Andean Precious Metals, said the company ultimately closed its $40 million credit facility with National Bank. - Louis Garoz-Ferguson, founder and managing partner, said clients deal directly with Schwagermann on credit and capital matters. - Kadenwood Group’s profile is available here, and client interviews are available here.

Between the lines: - The timing and number of options suggest Kadenwood is positioning itself as a fast-moving intermediary in competitive financing processes. - The emphasis on direct client contact points to a relationship-driven advisory model rather than a large institutional platform. - The testimonials included in the release are designed to reinforce speed and responsiveness as differentiators.

What's next: - Kadenwood Group said it continues to advise founders, families and sponsors on sell-side M&A, debt and equity capital. - The firm also said it invests directly in privately held businesses on a deal-by-deal basis, including control and significant minority stakes. - Kadenwood Group operates offices in Vancouver and New York and conducts securities transactions through Enclave Capital LLC in the U.S. and Parvis Investment Services Inc. in Canada.

The bottom line: - Kadenwood Group is using the two financings to showcase Ruben Schwagermann’s speed, lender reach and non-dilutive capital focus.