London, UK 12 February 2021: Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income Plc ("RCOI" or the "Company") has announced it has originated one new investment and partially realised another investment:
New Deal Activity
§ U.S. Shipping Corporation - RCOI participated in a $165.0 million first lien term loan to a private midstream company that is a leading provider of long haul marine transportation services for chemical, petroleum, and clean petroleum product cargoes in the U.S. Jones Act trade operating along the U.S. Gulf, East and West Coasts. At closing on 10 February 2021, $6.5 million was committed by RCOI. The first lien term loan has a maturity of February 2024 and an expected all-in yield to maturity of 11.6% for RCOI on a fully-drawn basis.
Realisation
§ Project Mariners Paydown - RCOI originally participated in a first lien term loan for a privately-owned company that provides vessel and logistics services including tugboat, ship assist and escort services, and cargo handling and towing predominantly focused on the energy sector. The loan initially closed on 11 July 2019. Following a sale leaseback in Q1 2021, 15% of outstanding principal, along with interest and fees at the 109 call premium, was repaid. RCOI's remaining commitment is $10.1 million.
About Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income Plc :
RCOI seeks to generate consistent Shareholder returns predominantly in the form of income distributions, principally by making senior secured loans to small and middle-market energy companies, which span conventional energy as well as low carbon and renewable sources. The investment strategy is predicated on asset-based lending, with conservative loan-to-value ratios and structural protective features to mitigate risk. The Company will invest broadly across energy subsectors globally, with a primary focus on infrastructure businesses and going forward those with de-carbonization strategies in North America. RCOI intends to create a diversified portfolio across basins, commodities, technologies and end-markets to provide natural synergies and hedges that could enhance the overall stability of the portfolio.
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For Riverstone Credit Opportunities Income Plc:
Daniel Lim
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