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A theme that always comes up in discussions with independent equipment finance companies is access to reliable and affordable capital. Monitor sat down with Kyle Shenton, managing director of the structured products group at Regions Bank, and Brock Wolf, managing... read more

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When mergers or acquisitions are on the table, many companies tend to focus on the financial side, paying particular attention to growth rates, returns and market expansion. Although cultural fit is also always listed as a top priority, sometimes what... read more

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When we started planning this issue of Monitor, I asked our editorial board about the major trends affecting independent equipment finance companies today. The very first response I received was, “Who’s left?” Many of us noticed an uptick in acquisitions... read more

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After devoting his life to DLL for 35 years and successfully navigating it through the COVID-19 pandemic, Bill Stephenson reflected about what else he could do for the company. “I always say, ‘If you wake up every morning and you’re... read more

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Only five (5%) Monitor 100 companies are led by women, and just like most companies’ C-suites, equipment finance industry events have historically been male-dominated as well, which is a trend the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s Women’s Council has set... read more

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another, but according to the Society of Women’s Health Research, COVID-19 has amplified social inequalities, particularly for women of color.1 While it’s important to remember that each person has a... read more

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During her keynote address at the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s 60th Annual Convention, leadership expert DeDe Halfhill noted that more than 60,000 books on leadership are available on Amazon. Clearly, leadership is an important topic many people are trying... read more

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Although it might not be top of the inclusivity list for employers, employee mental health must be a priority. “Mental health challenges are real, and they affect someone’s thinking, feelings and behavior,” Charles Hill Jr., who recently left the equipment... read more

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The second annual Monitor 101+ group, comprised of two Captives, 17 Independents and 13 U.S. Bank Affiliates, reported $2,866.7 million in net assets, $2,166.8 million in new business volume and 834 employees in 2020. Although this year’s group of companies... read more

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Creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion takes intentional effort, and as companies place more importance on DE&I initiatives, many are hiring leaders to spearhead efforts, or in the case of companies like DLL, which has offices across the... read more

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The first thing you see when you walk through the door of Auxilior Capital Partners’ office is the company’s logo, which features a scarlet prancing bull in the center of a cobalt shield, flanked by a pair of crossed swords,... read more

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We were all thrown headfirst into remote work in 2020. For many it was a new experience that came with various hurdles. During the breakout session, “Leading the Future of Work — Innovating Apart,” at the Equipment Leasing and Finance... read more

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When we laid the groundwork for the Monitor 101+ issue, it looked like the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic was behind us. By the time we conducted interviews with this year’s group of executives, the Delta variant was rapidly spreading... read more

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As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, many smaller equipment finance companies may not have access to the same level of information upon which larger industry players rely. Our guest editors suggested we ask several Monitor 100 companies to... read more

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For many in the U.S., the COVID-19 pandemic began as distant headlines from China and early supply chain disruptions before the virus was suddenly spreading so rapidly that the World Health Organization declared it a global pandemic. Lenders were left... read more