GE Capital, Corporate Finance announced it is collateral agent for a $120 million asset-based credit facility to Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC, a seafood company in the Pacific Northwest. GE Capital Markets served as joint lead arranger.

Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Seattle, WA, Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC has company-owned processing, distribution and sales outlets throughout the continental United States, Alaska and Japan. The company said it is the largest smoked salmon processor in the U.S.

"GE Capital's industry expertise in the seafood processing space and its ability to offer an anchor hold position added significant value," said Tony Ross, CFO for Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC. "We also value GE's quick turnaround on their commitment."

"We're dedicated to providing financial solutions that meet the unique financing needs of our clients," said Tom Quindlen, president and CEO of GE Capital, Corporate Finance. "Providing businesses with the liquidity critical to executing their business objectives is our specialty."