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NEFA Appoints Nominating Committee

In accordance with the bylaws of the National Equipment Finance Association, Jim Jackson of The Alta Group, the association's immediate past president and board chairperson, appointed a nominating committee consisting of both regular and services members. read more

JUL 11, 2023 - 7:02 am

Economic Factors and Uncertainty Plague M&A Activity in 2022: 2023 Will Likely Have Its Share of Challenges

Jim Jackson provides an overview of M&A activity in the equipment finance industry from 2022 as well as an assessment of the current market. While independents continue to be an attractive acquisition target for banks, several challenges block the return of more robust acquisition activity. ... read more

Mar/Apr 2023

Blockbuster Deals: A Look at High Profile Independent Acquisitions

Over the last 12 months, several major independent equipment leasing companies have been acquired. Banks and private equity firms were some of the major acquirers, with People’s United Bank buying LEAF Commercial Capital and Solar Capital taking on Nations Equipment Finance. What has led to this spike in activity, and will it continue?... read more

September/October 2017