BMO Harris Bank’s Sponsor Finance group, a leading provider of middle-market leveraged finance solutions, announced it was joint lead arranger, joint bookrunner and administrative agent for a $275 million senior credit facilities to EP Minerals, LLC (EP Minerals), a Golden Gate Capital portfolio company.

EP Minerals, is the world’s second-largest producer of Diatomaceous Earth as well as a leading producer of Perlite filter aids. The company services customers throughout North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and South America and ships directly to 90 countries across a diverse range of end markets and product applications.

BMO Harris Bank's Sponsor Finance group combines proven middle-market lending expertise with the committed resources of a leading global investment bank. The results for our private equity clients and their portfolio companies are comprehensive financing solutions consistently delivered across a wide range of deal sizes, industries and product offerings. BMO Harris Bank is a trade name used by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC.