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PRIVATE EQUITY BACKED
EQUIPMENT FINANCING

Equipment financing and leasing solutions for private equity sponsor-
backed companies that operate in capital intensive industries.

PRIVATE EQUITY EQUIPMENT FINANCE: USING FINANCING AS A STRATEGY

As a private equity firm, you seek ways to generate strong returns on your investments, and private equity equipment financing emerges as a sound strategy to acquire critical assets for your portfolio companies. Private equity equipment financing enables firms to obtain the equipment their portfolio companies need – specialized machinery, technology equipment, vehicles, and more, without depleting cash reserves. This frees up capital for other business investments, increasing cash flow flexibility and investment power.

THE IMPACT OF EQUIPMENT FINANCING ON PE OWNED PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

Private equity equipment financing offers many strategic advantages to sponsor-backed companies, particularly by enhancing operational capabilities and financial health. However, non-bank equipment financing also helps the firm’s portfolio companies in other ways. Often, portfolio companies with a challenging credit profile need help to secure funding. Equipment financing from Wingspire Equipment Finance, allows companies to secure capital when necessary.

Another way equipment financing can help portfolio companies is through a financing structure that allows the company to leverage existing assets for working capital purposes. The financing structure is known as a sale-leaseback. Doing so allows the company to monetize existing assets, which creates cash.

WHY CHOOSE WINGSPIRE EQUIPMENT FINANCE?

Celebrated as a top-tier private equity equipment finance lender, Wingspire Equipment Finance has garnered trust from some of the leading private equity firms in the country. Operating beyond traditional banking confines, we thrive under the guidance of a team with strong expertise in private equity and middle market equipment financing. This blend of specialized knowledge, customized leasing solutions, and the flexibility to accommodate a broad spectrum of credit profiles, cements our status as a preferred financing partner for private equity firms seeking fast, reliable funding.

PRIVATE EQUITY-BACKED FINANCING STRUCTURES WE OFFER:

PRIVATE EQUITY BACKED BORROWER PROFILE:

TRANSACTION SIZE

$5MM-$100MM+

CREDIT PROFILE

CCC+ to BB-

ANNUAL REVENUE

$100MM+

MINIMUM EBITDA

$10MM

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THE BENEFITS OF EQUIPMENT LEASING
FOR PRIVATE EQUITY OWNED BUSINESSES

Equipment leasing offers numerous advantages for private equity owned companies looking
to acquire assets without making a large upfront CapEx investment. Some of the key benefits include:

RISK MITIGATION

Leasing can reduce risks associated with equipment ownership, such as depreciation and obsolescence. This helps private equity firms budget more effectively and ensures reliable access to updated equipment.

CAPITAL PRESERVATION

Leasing equipment allows private equity sponsored-backed companies to conserve capital for other strategic purposes. Instead of purchasing equipment outright with cash, they can spread the cost over time through lease payments, preserving liquidity.

FLEXIBLE LEASE STRUCTURES

Whether you need a complex structured finance plan or sponsor finance to support aggressive growth goals, lease financing gives you the funding options that best fit your business objectives.

FAST SCALABILITY

The firm’s portfolio companies can quickly upgrade or add equipment as required without the ownership constraints. This scalability is particularly beneficial in industries where technology evolves rapidly, or demand fluctuates seasonally.

WINGSPIRE EQUIPMENT FINANCE’S DEEP LENDING CAPACITY

Wingspire Equipment Finance is backed by funds managed by Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL), a leading asset manager with over $319B in AUM. We are industry agnostic and finance new and used equipment transactions from $5MM to $100MM+. Led by a senior management team with decades of financing experience at market-leading firms, we know how to get complex private equity backed equipment acquisitions done.

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  • For assets outside the US and Canada, the customer should have investment grade credit or equivalent.
  • However, if the customer doesn't meet these criteria, Anzu's financing partner may still consider financing if non-US/Canada assets comprise no more than 25% of the total collateral value for that respective borrower.

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For privately held companies without public debt, Anzu's financing partner will need the following:
  • 1) CPA-prepared financial statements for the last 2-3 years
  • 2) Current year's interim financials (year-to-date), plus comparable financials for the same timeframe last year.  Please include both income statements and balance sheets for these periods.
  • Upon receiving these items, Anzu's financing partner should be able to show your team some financing options within a few business days.
  • You can submit this form without this information and then coordinate with Capital Solutions on how to best get this information if the customer is interested in financing.

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Credit Tier A B C D
Existing Credit Rating(s) Fitch A- and above
Moody’s A3 and above S&P A- and above		 Fitch BBB+ to B-
Moody’s Baa1 to B3
S&P BBB+ to B-		 Rated by Fitch,
Moody’s or S&P but below B tier
Rating provided only by other agencies (e.g. Egan-Jones, Kroll, etc)		 Not rated by any external party
Publicly traded Yes, on major exchange
Market capitalization exceeds $1B		 Yes, on major exchange
Market capitalization between $100M and $1B		 Yes, on minor exchange No
How many employees does the customer have? 10,000+ 1,000+ 100+ Less than 100
Does the customer have a history of profitability? Yes Yes No No
Is the customer a US or Canadian government entity? Yes No No No

Please note that the table of above is illustrative only and solely for the purpose of enabling you to estimate the credit tier of the customer. Anzu Capital Solutions’ financing partner will determine the credit tier of the customer once documentation is submitted.