When The Alta Group was launched in 1992, the internet was in its infancy. Over the last 24 years, the consultancy firm has grown and evolved alongside the equipment finance industry as the rapid pace of technological innovation has transformed all aspects of the business.... read more

September/October 2016

The Alta Group served as financial advisor to Connext Financial in its acquisition by Engs Commercial Finance. It was the fourth equipment finance company acquisition of 2016 that Alta has played a part in. read more

OCT 6, 2016 - 6:52 am

The equipment leasing and finance industry in Latin America grew an average 17% in 2015 as measured in local currencies, according to a report from The Alta Group. read more

SEP 29, 2016 - 7:09 am

John A. Hurt, formerly the senior vice president of technology for MB Equipment Finance, joined The Alta Group as a director in its Digital Business Advisory practice. read more

SEP 13, 2016 - 6:34 am

Consultants with The Alta Group will explore challenges and solutions for equipment leasing technology, accounting, appraisals, managed solutions and financial technology at upcoming industry-related conferences. read more

SEP 7, 2016 - 6:35 am

Managed solution transactions are becoming a major new offering of equipment leasing companies and are very likely to continue growing as a proportion of U.S. equipment leasing volumes, according to a study from the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. read more

JUL 25, 2016 - 7:19 am

John D. Rizzi joined The Alta Group as managing director and practice leader for the new Digital Business Advisory Practice. Rizzi formerly held positions at DLL, Ge Capital and Heller Financial. read more

JUN 13, 2016 - 8:20 am

Jonathan L. Fales, who most recently served as vice president of strategic business development for Key Equipment Finance, rejoined the Alta Group. read more

JUN 1, 2016 - 7:45 am

The GE Capital divestiture alone created a slew of M&A activity in 2015. The Alta Group’s Bruce Kropschot recounts the M&A highlights of 2015 and examines the current seller’s market. Due to economic slowdown, political uncertainty and a myriad of other potential adverse factors, Kropschot says gloomy days may be in store for 2016 M&A activity.... read more

March/April 2016

A new study by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation reveals the lender finance marketplace in the U.S. is “thriving” eight years after the 2008 financial crisis began. The study was researched and written by The Alta Group. read more

MAR 22, 2016 - 7:02 am

Having the right appraiser can maximize residual values, avoid common valuation mistakes and ensure appraisals withstand audits, reviews and litigation. The Alta Group’s Carl C. Chrappa encourages equipment finance companies to improve the validity of their appraisals by scrutinizing an appraiser’s qualifications and methods.... read more

January/February 2016

The Alta Group has completed a remarketing program for Key Equipment Finance resulting in the sale of 3,051 off-lease domestic dry van containers to an undisclosed buyer. read more

NOV 6, 2015 - 7:41 am

The Alta Group expanded with the creation of The Alta Group Asia Pacific Region. The new branch is based in Hong Kong and serves the broader Asia Pacific equipment leasing and asset finance market. read more

OCT 28, 2015 - 6:50 am

State Bank purchased the equipment finance origination platform of Patriot Capital. Chris Santy, founder and president of Patriot Capital, will join State Bank as president of the newly created Patriot Finance Division. read more

OCT 23, 2015 - 7:47 am

The Alta Group released a new white paper, focusing on the impact of reduced reimbursements and other cost control measures on hospitals as well as the benefits of flexible alternatives including equipment leasing versus traditional funding sources. read more

AUG 25, 2015 - 6:32 am