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Tom Goldblatt of Ravinia Capital meets with seven industry execs to discuss the state of the M&A market and gathers their insights in what lies ahead in the market.
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February 29, 2024, 07:00 AM
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John Stanfield, Co-President & Chief Financial Officer, Aequum Capital, a newly launched lender serving the lower middle market, provides a view of this new entrant’s unique approach to leveling the competitive commercial finance landscape by...
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October 25, 2022, 05:00 PM
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Tony Hokayem, Managing Director and Partner, Colbeck Capital Management, provides a detailed view of the role Covenant-lite credit facilities play in this highly competitive market and the potential impact these credit facilities may have on loan...
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October 17, 2022, 07:00 AM
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First Citizens Bank announced the launch of its Middle Market Banking unit in the Southeast. ABL Advisor speaks with Brendan Chambers, the executive leading the business, for a firsthand look at what’s ahead for this newly formed group.
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October 03, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Kevin Griffin, CEO and CIO of MGG Investment Group, provides his unique and forthright assessment of the non-sponsored lending environment.
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August 14, 2022, 05:00 PM
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Kevin Marchetti, Chief Risk Officer, Partner, Varagon Capital Partners discusses the nuances of operating as a lender to middle-market borrowers and private equity firms.
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June 23, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Larry Klaff, Senior Managing Director and Head of Asset-Based Loans on First Eagle Alternative Credit’s Direct Lending team discusses how the current economic landscape is impacting both healthy and distressed companies.
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May 24, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Zia Uddin, President & Co-Portfolio Manager, Institutional Portfolios, Monroe Capital discusses the success and evolution of Monroe Capital over the past 20 years and the dynamics impacting the lower middle market in various sectors.
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March 23, 2022, 04:00 PM
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The battle for middle-market asset-based lending relationships has intensified between non-bank and bank asset-based lenders. Who will ultimately win in this market is yet to be seen.
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January 11, 2022, 07:00 AM
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Despite the challenges introduced by the pandemic, middle market companies are on a positive trajectory and leaders are focusing on strategic investments.
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December 17, 2021, 07:00 AM
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Mark Seigel, Managing Partner of Crown Partners discusses his views of the middle-market lending environment from the perspective of a debt advisor working with leading lenders and a variety of borrowers.
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November 16, 2021, 03:00 PM
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Christopher O’Connor, President, Second Avenue Capital Partners provides his observations on the retail sector – from the perspectives of both the lender and the borrower and discusses the future of retail as we enter a revitalized economy.
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June 30, 2021, 07:00 AM
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In May, SG Credit Partners announced their transformation to a situational credit platform. Charlie Perer, Co-Founder, Head of Originations provides his insights into this strategic expansion.
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June 01, 2021, 07:00 AM
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Ken Mann, Managing Director of SC&H Capital provides his first-hand insights into the distressed M&A environment over the past year and what commercial finance professionals can expect in a post-COVID economy.
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May 11, 2021, 08:00 PM
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Greg Eck and Bill Stapel, co-leaders of Fifth Third Business Asset Based Lending Group describe their outlook for the middle market as new leaders of one of the largest asset-based lenders in the U.S.
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February 23, 2021, 07:00 AM
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In November, B. Riley Financial announced the launch of its Financial Sponsors Group. In this joint interview with Co-Directors Dan Kraft and Tim Bottrell, we learn how B. Riley differentiates itself in this highly competitive market.
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December 17, 2020, 07:00 AM
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ABL Advisor contributing writer Charlie Perer of SG Credit Partners sits with Scott Winicour, CEO of Gibraltar Business Capital, in this continuing series of articles presenting personal insights from ABL industry leaders.
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December 17, 2019, 06:00 AM
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In May 2018, Super G Capital, LLC spun out its cash flow, technology, and special situations lending division to create a pure-play, lower middle market specialty finance company – SG Credit Partners, Inc.
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November 14, 2019, 05:00 AM
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Middle-market lenders should expect recoveries on covenant-lite loans to be lower than those historically seen in the broadly syndicated market.
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October 14, 2019, 01:00 PM
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ABL Advisor contributing writer Charlie Perer of SG Credit Partners sits with Executive Vice President, Head of Wells Fargo Commercial Capital, in this continuing series of articles presenting personal insights from ABL industry leaders.
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July 17, 2019, 04:00 PM
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Contributing writer Charlie Perer of SG Credit Partners sits with David Grende of Siena Lending Group, and Tim Stute of Hovde Group, in this continuing series of articles presenting personal insights from ABL industry leaders.
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May 16, 2019, 07:00 AM
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Charlie Perer, of Super G Capital, explains why and how more large banks are turning to asset-based lending units to fill potential gaps in their lending protocols.
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October 26, 2018, 07:00 AM
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Stephanie Perry, of Capital One Sponsor Finance, explains the lure of the middle market for the private equity sector, and why traditional lenders can be crucial partners.
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July 26, 2018, 07:00 AM
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The lending ecosystem has expanded considerably since the Great Recession, writes Joseph Weissglass, of the newly formed Configure Partners, and credit markets just may be on the verge of another major shakeup.
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November 07, 2017, 07:00 AM
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Capital One’s Dave Kucera, on why Middle Market firms are in the best position to navigate disruption, but not without adequate capital support
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October 04, 2017, 07:00 AM
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ABL Advisor talks with Vince Belcastro, Managing Director and Group Head, Santander Corporate Equipment Finance, about his recipe for middle-market success.
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May 18, 2017, 07:00 AM
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ABL Advisor checks in with Doug Winget, President of Huntington Business Credit, for a status report on the first year of this new asset-based lending player.
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April 17, 2017, 07:00 AM
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ABL Advisor speaks with four bank executives from leading asset-based lenders for their thoughts on the state of the ABL industry and other topics as we leave 2016 and enter a new year.
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December 07, 2016, 07:00 AM
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CMF Associate’s Thomas Bonney weighs in on the implications for asset-based lenders in relationship to current M&A activity in the lower-end of the middle market.
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August 23, 2016, 07:00 AM
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ABL Advisor recently spoke with Steve Solk, President of CIT Business Capital, to gain his perspective on achieving the company’s goal of becoming a leading middle-market bank.
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April 25, 2016, 07:00 AM
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As AloStar hits the five-year mark, we asked its President & CEO Andy McGhee to reflect on both the milestones achieved and the lessons learned.
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April 14, 2016, 07:00 AM
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Earlier this year, White Oak Global Advisors announced the launch of its new healthcare finance vertical and named healthcare industry veteran Isaac Soleimani to lead the venture.
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February 23, 2016, 07:00 AM
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Late last year, the industry learned that commercial finance veteran, Stuart Armstrong, had partnered with Two Sigma Private Investments to form Great Rock Capital Partners.
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February 10, 2016, 07:00 AM
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To gain a greater understanding of the current dynamics associated with technology finance, ABL Advisor spent some time with Tom Westdyk, group head and managing director of CIT Communications & Technology Finance.
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August 04, 2015, 07:00 AM
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ABL Advisor recently spent time with Monroe Capital’s Ted Koenig who shared the firm’s recent accomplishments, among which include a trip to the White House as an honored guest of the SBA.
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July 07, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Once again, ABL Advisor assembles an impressive panel of industry executives who weigh in on the state of the ABL marketplace and share their expectations for the year.
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April 15, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Since this is the time of year in which each of us historically looks back and reflects on the happenings of the last twelve months, the staff of ABL Advisor takes this occasion to do the same.
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December 16, 2014, 07:00 AM
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As ABL Advisor enters its third year of publication, we are pleased to present our annual industry leaders market segment overview.
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November 12, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Moving an ABL portfolio from zero to $1 billion in under five years is no small feat. Yet such is the case with Huntington Bank. Robert Mace tells the story.
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September 15, 2014, 07:00 AM
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When Lenders Funding was looking to find a new lender, Bob Zadek and Harvey Friedman turned to AloStar Business Credit’s Lender Finance division.
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August 19, 2014, 07:00 AM
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ABL Advisor caught up with industry veteran Walter Owens only a few short weeks after the world learned of the launch of his latest venture, Varagon Capital Partners.
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August 06, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Luke Snyder of Gavin/Solmonese touches on five trends emerging in the middle market asset-based lending landscape.
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May 21, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Whether building a healthy business or turning a company around, recent evolutions in the credit markets can help businesses seize tomorrow’s opportunities.
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March 19, 2014, 07:00 AM
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Since unitranche loans have proven to be popular financing devices for mid-market borrowers, ABLs should embrace the opportunities they present and be aware of some complex issues.
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March 12, 2014, 07:00 AM
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In January, the industry learned that SOLIC Capital put the final pieces of its platform in place with the transition of Navigant’s Investment Banking and Restructuring Group into its affiliate, SOLIC Capital Advisors.
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February 26, 2014, 07:00 AM
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The recent financial crisis was a catalyst that drew significant attention to private capital investment. An unfortunate side effect of this intense scrutiny has been the pervasion of inaccurate information in the media and Capitol Hill about private...
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May 15, 2013, 07:00 AM
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Ever since the financial crisis, consumer confidence has labored to regain strength and spending has been correspondingly subpar. In the following article, GE Capital’s Jim Hogan notes we may be turning a corner.
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February 06, 2013, 07:00 AM
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