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March 17, 2010
The economy grew at a rapid 6% annual rate in the fourth quarter of last year. For many, news of rapid growth appears inconsistent with widespread job losses, high unemployment rates and widespread bank failures. Much of the inconsistency stems from the difference between the level of business activity and its change. Changes from very depressed to not quite as depressed may impress economists and statisticians. They don’t impress those struggling to deal with current economic conditions.
There has clearly been some improvement in the business climate. Nationwide, housing prices are up about 5% from their lows last spring. However, prices remain 30% off their highs. The collapse in home prices has left a quarter of all mortgage holders with negative equity in their homes. Negative equity has meant significant loan losses for banks. In addition to the equity decline in their homes, many homeowners face a challenging job market. In spite of the improvement in business activity and increased orders for new business, layoffs continue and companies are reluctant to rehire workers.
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March 16, 2010
Facility Amount: $500,000
Date Funded: 3/16/10
The Company: This Texas company provides advanced process and technology consulting services and software development focused on manufacturing optimization engagements.
The Issue: The company was originally incorporated in 1999, and later re-launched in June 2009. The company has self-financed through their re-launch period; however, with their recent growth combined with their customers’ 60-day payment terms, the company needed a credit facility to meet their working capital needs.
The Solution: This company was referred to Eli Gross at Allied by a banker, and we were able to quickly provide a working capital/growth financing facility to meet their needs.
The Win: This “Funding by Allied” allows the company to continue to grow their business while alleviating some of the stress and pressure associated with meeting operating expenses and other financial obligations.
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March 11, 2010
First Funding:
Facility Amount: $100,000
Date Funded: 3/11/10
Second Funding:
Facility Amount: $2,000,000
Date Funded: 3/12/10
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March 5, 2010
Facility Amount: $350,000
Date Funded: 3/5/10
The Company: An industrial cleaning service for plants and refinery equipment located in Pasadena, TX. The company’s customers need their equipment cleaned when changing out the products they are processing through the lines (i.e., powder products then liquid soap products).
The Issue: The company recently received additional growth opportunities with their customer base which exceeded the availability under their bank line of credit.
The Solution: A broker in Houston referred the company to Allied. We were able to offer them a larger credit line with more flexibility to accommodate their impending growth.
The Win: The funding provided by Allied allows the company to take on additional contracts, enabling them to continue to grow their business.
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March 3, 2010
Facility Amount: $3,000,000
Date Funded: 3/3/10
The Company: A fulfillment facility for household, personal care, health and beauty aid products located in Chicago, IL. The owners and management team purchased the company over a year ago with venture capital and a factoring facility. Approximately 80% of the company’s business is concentrated with two customers.
The Issue: As the company has continued to grow, they exceeded their funding capacity under their current factoring relationship and consequently, were looking for a new funding partner who could accept the debtor concentrations and would be willing to grow with them.
The Solution: This company came directly to Allied through Joel Flig. We were able to offer them a larger credit line with higher limits for their account debtors. The company terminated their existing factoring relationship and paid the necessary penalties to move their business to Allied.
The Win: With the funding provided by Allied, the company now has the additional working capital they need to better operate and manage their business needs.
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