BMO Harris Bank’s Sponsor Finance group, a leading provider of middle market leveraged finance solutions, announced it was sole lead arranger, sole bookrunner and administrative agent for 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 industry sectors.