2021 Archives - Page 3 of 4

Tackling Issues in Structuring Syndicated Asset-Based Loans

Syndicating asset-based loans is a tried-and-true method of mitigating the risk of overexposure to certain industries and borrowers, but the process is far from simple, especially considering the different types of lenders. Inez M. Markovich and Howard Brod Brownstein outline some important considerations for successful syndication.

ABF Journal’s Second Annual Most Innovative Companies in Specialty Finance

In the second edition of ABF Journal’s list of the Most Innovative Companies in Specialty Finance, we went bigger and better than last year, expanding the breadth of companies to include capital providers, referral sources, service providers and more. In a year once again heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, these companies used ingenuity and adaptability to push themselves forward.

September 27, 2021 Most Innovative Companies in Specialty Finance Ian Koplin

Q2 2021 Lending Partners & Turnaround Issue

Q2 2021
Lending Partners & Turnaround
Vol. 19 No. 2

June 17, 2021 Ian Koplin

2021 Turnaround Management Directory

ABF Journal expanded and updated its turnaround management directory, highlighting some of the top firms in the industry.

The Evolution of Material Adverse Effect Provisions in Credit Agreements

The use of the term material adverse effect within asset-based lending agreements has a long history. Jaime Rachel Koff and Lon M. Singer provide an introduction to the term and how it was originally used and then take us through more recent history and how its use has changed, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 17, 2021 Jaime Rachel Koff | Lon M. Singer | Riemer & Braunstein LLP Ian Koplin

How to Spot The Early Warning Signs of a Troubled Company in a Turbulent Economy

Identifying long-term business problems is difficult to do during times of economic upheaval. Keith Chulumovich of O’Keefe outlines which factors to evaluate and the trends to keep an eye on when determining how dire a company’s situation really is.

June 17, 2021 Keith Chulumovich | O'Keefe Ian Koplin

Don’t Be Caught Unaware: The Role of Forensic Accountants in Bankruptcies

Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a complicated process and having as much information as possible is necessary to ensure a smooth journey. As bankruptcy activity may pick up in the second half of 2021, companies and their lenders may need the services of a forensic accountant to objectively evaluate any potential issues within a company’s financial records.

June 17, 2021 FTI Consulting | George A. Saitta Jr. | Jay Spinella | Scott Perez Ian Koplin

Direct Hit: The Evolving Interplay Between Private Equity, ABL and Direct Lending

In a Q&A with ABF Journal, Dwayne L. Hyzak of Main Street Capital discusses private equity’s evolving relationship with asset-based lending and how an increase in direct lending activity and combination financing with debt and equity is changing the commercial lending landscape overall.

June 17, 2021 Dwayne L. Hyzak | Main Street Capital Ian Koplin

Metal Prices in a Bull Market Amid Healthy Demand

Metal commodities are soaring to record highs in 2021 as supply chain issues threaten to hinder a solid rebound from economic contraction in 2020. A similar recovery is taking place for asset-based lending to metal service centers.

Emerging With Liquidity: ABL Leaders Share Their Perspectives on 2021’s Second Half

The COVID-19 pandemic is historically unprecedented, but its effects on the financial world are not wholly unique. Hugh Larratt-Smith uses the turn of the 20th century as a historical parallel and speaks with several prominent members of the asset-based lending community to get their thoughts on how the market will develop during the second half of 2021 as the pandemic (hopefully) recedes.

Category: 2021