Annapurna Locks Up $350 Million Credit Facility

Independent distributor plans to use money to grow slate and expand into new business lines

Annapurna Pictures logo
Annapurna Pictures logo

Megan Ellison’s independent distributor Annapurna now has a $350 million revolving credit facility it can tap to grow the company.

The company, which recently released its first theatrical film, Kathryn Bigelow’s “Detroit,” said on Tuesday it plans to use the new funds to grow its business, build out a larger film slate and pursue “new mediums.”

Finance giant J.P. Morgan served as administrative agent and sole bookrunner for the facility, and was its co-lead arranger alongside Comerica Bank. Other parties involved include City National Bank, First Republic Bank, HSBC, MUFG Union Bank, SunTrust Bank and Wells Fargo.

“We are excited to provide financial support and industry expertise to Annapurna as they continue to build upon their success story,” said David Shaheen, managing director and head of Entertainment Industries for J.P.

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