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Lending to Technology Companies: Collateral versus Cashflow?

As the U.S. changed from a manufacturing to a service-based economy, ABL lenders faced a growing array of challenges, including lending to software companies and coping with rapid hardware obsolescence. Hugh C. Larratt-Smith speaks with key lenders in this industry and learns how lending to technology has changed in the last 40 years.

September 4, 2018 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Amanda Koprowski

Finding White Oak: A.E. Wease Completes its Search for a New Lender

A. E. Wease Distributors, a 90-year old family-run business, spent five years as the borrower of a large Midwest-based bank. But the bank got cold feet about lending to Wease after a major customer was acquired and no longer needed a distributor. ABF Journal editor Nadine Bonner spoke with Wease’s Charles Tandy and Pete McCaffrey, who explained the process that brought them into a successful relationship with their new lender, White Oak Commercial Finance.

September 4, 2018 | | | | | | Amanda Koprowski

LIBOR Won’t Back Down

LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is attempting to fend off a challenge to its title as the global benchmark for dollar-based assets from SOFR (Secured Overnight Funding Rate). ABF Journal illustrator Jerry Gonzalez shares his vision of the battle.

July 13, 2018 | ABF Journal

Retail Relief: Amend the UCC to End the Filing Requirement to Perfect Consignment Interests

Placing goods on consignment is a common occurrence in retail, but to perfect those goods, consignors are required to file with the UCC and give notice to other secured parties. Many consignors fail to follow this procedure and end up as unsecured creditors if the retailer files for Chapter 11. Stephen Selbst argues it is time to change the law.

July 13, 2018 | | | | | ABF Journal

Health Care Services Industry Financing: Potential Pitfalls Can be Costly

The health care services industry is booming with new facilities and innovative drugs developed to serve an aging population. Lenders may see opportunities for profit, but Glenn Prives points out pitfalls in this highly-regulated sector which could have the unprepared lender facing fines or criminal charges. Due diligence is key.

July 13, 2018 | | | | | ABF Journal

Hercules Capital Acquires a Piece of the Rock: Gibraltar Joins Manuel Henriquez’ Team, Providing ABLs to Entrepreneurs

Manuel A. Henriquez founded Hercules Capital to both support entrepreneurs and to offer every day, small investors an opportunity to invest in venture capital funded companies. Like a loving father, he watched his companies grow and need more financial support. So, in May, Hercules acquired Gibraltar Business Capital as a portfolio company. Through this partnership, Hercules can direct growing companies to Gibraltar for the ABL financing they need.

July 13, 2018 | ABF Journal

11th Annual Philadelphia Credit and Restructuring Summit: Opportunities to Learn, Laugh and Network

ABF Journal and its partners, the New York Institute of Credit and the Philadelphia Chapters of the Commercial Finance Association and Turnaround Management Association, outfoxed a March snowstorm by rescheduling the conference for June. For the second year, the event was held at Philadelphia’s Union League and provided an opportunity for serious discussion surrounding hot issues like blockchain and trademark ownership while offering two light-hearted rounds of Jeopardy.

July 13, 2018 | | ABF Journal