April 2023

Climate Equipment Finance Is an Important Market Entry Opportunity

The equipment finance industry has an important role to play in the world’s transition to greener infrastructure. The Alta Group’s Patricia Voorhees explores the many opportunities equipment financing companies have to enter this market in a recent article in the Monitor magazine. Voorhees sees immediate opportunities in renewable energy equipment, which includes solar panels and wind turbines. In her article, she explores the market’s evolution and examines immediate opportunities, deal structuring, and the resources lessors will need to participate.

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2023 Challenges Could Dampen M&A Activity

Rising interest rates and the threat of recession create challenges for mergers and acquisitions involving equipment finance companies. These factors began suppressing this activity in mid-2022, and they remain prevalent into 2023. The Alta Group’s co-CEO Jim Jackson reviews recent notable M&A activity and offers insights on the strengths investors see in independent equipment finance company in a recent article in the Monitor magazine. 

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Managing Equipment in a Volatile Economy

There’s growing consensus that the economy will enter a recession in the second half of 2023. But as Carl Chrappa, The Alta Group’s Senior Managing Director and Asset Management Practice Leader, writes in an article published recently in Equipment Finance Advisor, there are many opportunities and strategies to help equipment finance professionals weather the storm. Chrappa discusses recent federal initiatives that present opportunities to the industry, as well as leasing and financing strategies that will benefit equipment financers in a tough economy.

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Global News

Alta Sponsors Important Global Networking Events 

The Alta Group’s international conference series delivers value to equipment finance firms across the globe. Alta’s European and Latin American regions are planning 2023 conferences and welcome new ideas for topics and speakers. This year’s conferences are planned for Nov. 15-16 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Nov. 7-8 in Miami, Florida. Learn about the important role these events play in the global equipment finance industry in a recent blog post by Regional Leader MEA Hans Geijsen and CEO Latin American Region and Emerging Markets Rafael Castillo-Triana, both of The Alta Group.

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Find Expert Industry Insights in Alta’s New ForwardFocus

In 2023, The Alta Group has launched a fully redesigned website that reflects the advisory’s exclusive dedication to providing expert guidance in the world of commercial equipment finance. A new section—ForwardFocus—provides complimentary access to knowledgeable insight and studies by Alta advisors as well as guest articles. ForwardFocus is a valuable resource for equipment finance professionals who want to stay up to date on industry trends and best practices or share their insights with industry leaders.

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In Memoriam

Damian Broadbent

a Valued Colleague and Friend

The Alta Group’s advisors—across worldwide regional offices—mourn the loss of Damian Broadbent, a colleague who passed away unexpectedly in March.

He will be greatly missed and remembered fondly. He joined Alta in 2020, bringing tremendous global equipment finance experience to our advisory. Damian served as a director for The Alta Group and was based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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