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A&O Shearman advises Flexam Invest on the refinancing of a vessel fleet for Jifmar

A&O Shearman advises Flexam Invest on the refinancing of a vessel fleet for Jifmar
A&O Shearman has advised Kartesia Asset Finance, managed by Flexam Invest, on the structuring of a junior debt issuance to support worldwide maritime operator Jifmar Group in the refinancing of a fleet of 40 vessels.

This transaction is part of Jifmar Group’s acquisition of Seacontractors’ workboat fleet, marking a key milestone in the group’s expansion strategy in the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, further strengthening its leadership in shallow-water maritime services.

To support this growth, Jifmar Group secured a EUR200 million financing package to refinance existing debt, fund the acquisition, and provide capacity for future expansion. The package includes a senior tranche complemented by a junior debt facility provided by Kartesia Asset Finance, under a strategy managed by Flexam Invest. This transaction reinforces Flexam Invest’s position as a leading asset-based lender in the maritime sector.

“We are delighted to have supported Flexam Invest in structuring a flexible and innovative financing solution designed to drive Jifmar Group’s international growth and meet the growing demand for specialized vessels to help undertake complex projects across the world.”

The A&O Shearman team was composed of partner Adrian Mellor, counsel Florent Belin, associates Dušan Vukanović, Ryan Bagnall and Corel Ndagang on financing aspects, counsel Flora Leon-Servière on corporate aspects, as well as partner Mathieu Vignon and senior associate Virginie Chatté on tax aspects.

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