M&A activity almost came to a halt in 2020, but 2021 has kicked off with a flurry of activity. James Jackson reviews the notable transactions of the last year and says future economic indicators point to continued M&A activity in 2021 as well as strong valuations of quality equipment finance companies.... read more

May 2021

TZP Group announced the realization of its investment in Kingsbridge Holdings, an independent lessor of information technology, industrial and healthcare essential-use equipment. read more

NOV 17, 2020 - 6:43 am

Solar Capital, which directly sources and underwrites cash flow loans, asset-based loans, life science loans and equipment financing, acquired a majority stake in Kingsbridge Holdings, which is an independent lessor of equipment based in Illinois. read more

NOV 6, 2020 - 7:27 am

Solar Capital reported net investment income of $18.4 million, or $0.44 per share, for the second quarter of 2019. read more

AUG 8, 2019 - 6:20 am

The Alta Group’s Bruce Kropschot and James Jackson examine the M&A market for independent equipment finance companies. Although another good year is expected, several factors could affect the market, including rising interest rates, stock market trends, tax reform legislation and accounting rule changes.... read more

March/April 2018

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

Solar Capital acquired Nations Equipment Finance, an independent equipment finance company. Solar invested approximately $210 million to effect the transaction. read more

AUG 2, 2017 - 7:34 am