Gibraltar Business Capital prides itself on working closely with other financial and business professionals to help their clients gain financial security and build a foundation for future growth. A turnaround consultant called in Gibraltar when his client’s bank proved less flexible than necessary while certain business improvements were in process. Gibraltar was able to respond with a $13 million asset-based … Read More
Alerion Partners — A Private Equity Firm Relies on Gibraltar’s Financing Team
Alerion Partners is a growth-stage private equity investor that has used Gibraltar to set the stage for success in more than one of its sponsored companies. According to Sayles Braga, a Principal at Alerion Partners, “Even in high growth and stable businesses, you’re going to get surprises.” When Financial Sponsors Uncover the Unknown… Even the most careful investor will uncover … Read More
For Private Equity Investors, Gibraltar Thinks ‘Just Like We Do’
When executives at one private equity firm needed help to finance an acquisition, they called Gibraltar Business Capital first. Gibraltar Understands How to Help Companies Grow “Gibraltar was definitely our first call,” said Devin Scott, vice president at Diversis, which applies its sharp financial acumen and expertise to accelerating revenue growth in companies. “We know that Gibraltar is good at … Read More
How a Solid Financing Partner Can Help Your Portfolio Businesses Grow
As an equity provider, you’ve made investments in your portfolio companies based on evaluations of their growth or turnaround potential. Strong deals are built on a goal of excellent returns for both you and your sponsored companies. However, growing companies can have a wide range of needs, not all of which might be met by equity financing. Developing solid, leverageable … Read More
Leadership Series: CFO Luke Blackwell shares what CFOs should know about Asset Based Lending
In a recent client interview, Luke Blackwell, Chief Financial Officer of Horizon Mud Company, offered his perspective on asset-based lending and what CFOs need to know about it. As a seasoned finance executive with experience in investment banking and equity analysis, Luke has found ABL to be helpful during upswings and periods of retraction. “If ABL is structured properly, it … Read More
Gibraltar Spotlight: New SVP Gregg Marsicano
Gibraltar welcomes Gregg Marsicano as the newest member of its experienced and dynamic business development team. Gregg is Senior Vice President for the Northwest Region with responsibility for originating asset-based credit facilities across Northern California, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii. Gregg is uniquely familiar with the challenges of businesses in transition and has worked for decades to help … Read More
A CFO’s Quick Guide to Asset-Based Lending
For seasonal businesses, companies going through explosive periods of growth, or organizations in other forms of transition, traditional lending options aren’t always viable. The answer to the cash flow concerns of many organizations, especially asset-heavy organizations, is a type of alternative financing called asset-based lending (ABL). ABL Focuses More on Asset Value, Less on Performance Ratios In contrast to commercial … Read More
Understanding the Value of Asset Based Lending
Asset based lending from a trusted lending partner can provide stability during periods of transformation for middle-market businesses. A Solution for Financing When Cash Flow is Uncertain Volatility in the markets is affecting many businesses today, no matter how well they are managing their internal operations. Trade agreement and tariff uncertainties are adding to the concerns of companies today and … Read More
Looking Back on Our Partnerships with Financial Sponsors
As the end of the year approaches, our team is taking a moment to look back on our accomplishments over the course of 2018. We are proud of the creative financing solutions we developed for our financial sponsor partners this past year, helping them achieve their objectives. As we evaluate the successful sponsor-backed deals we funded this year, we are … Read More
What to Look for When Building a Relationship with Your Asset Based Lender
As any business owner knows, strong, trusting professional relationships are as important to a company’s growth and vitality as the business plan. That’s why choosing a financial partner is one of the most crucial decisions small and medium-sized businesses and their advisors face. Anthony DiChiara, EVP, Head of Sales for Gibraltar Business Capital, has a long history in the financial … Read More