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Alternative Finance for Business

Time for something different

“It’s the ultimate MBO capital structure,” says Stephen Greenwood of Deferred Finance Ltd, as he describes how his finance product is being used to keep mid-market deals moving

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Alternative Finance for Business

Up for grabs – £113 million

Given the dire market conditions, reversing into a cash shell may be the only sure-fire way to get your company public. But, as Oliver Haill reports, it’s not without risk

Alternative Finance for Business

Unlocking the VCT cash millions

There is over £1 billion of VCT cash just waiting to be invested in fast-growth companies. Oliver Haill speaks to the fund managers who can turn ambition into reality.

Alternative Finance for Business

Asset-based lending advice

Russell Gilling, managing director of business development at Landsbanki CF, explains how asset-based lending is the only way for certain deals

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Bank lending in the credit crunch

Despite talk that lending terms are tightening and cash is harder to come by, banks insist that their doors are as open as ever to growing companies. Nick Britton talks to banks, financial advisers and accountants to find out what’s really going on.

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Asset-based lending brings flexibility to dealmakers

Chris Hawes, managing director of Venture Structured Finance, outlines how asset-based lending can complement equity using the example of the institutional buy-out (IBO) of Walkers Mcr.

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All change on the finance front

Asset-backed deals are on the up as businesses adjust to the limitations of the current debt markets, writes Patrizia Rossi.

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Copper-bottomed funding

Rob Gilmore of Landsbanki Commercial Finance turns on the credit tap for a West Midlands pipe fittings maker, writes Patrizia Rossi.

Alternative Finance for Business

All change on the finance front

Asset-backed deals are on the up as businesses adjust to the limitations of the current debt markets, writes Patrizia Rossi.

Alternative Finance for Business

Copper-bottomed funding

Rob Gilmore of Landsbanki Commercial Finance turns on the credit tap for a West Midlands pipe fittings maker, writes Patrizia Rossi.

Alternative Finance for Business

Cleantech: another bubble?

Sam Richardson, investment director at venture capital firm E-Synergy Ventures, asks whether the clamour for cleantech is genuine or yet another fad.

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£1 billion ABL deal so close

The first £1 billion asset-based financed deal is just a matter of time, writes M&A's Andrew MacLeod.

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Rise of the super angels

Too often, the meagre amounts business angels tend to put into a company simply serve to guarantee failure.

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Post-deal potential

Chris Hawes, Venture Structured Finance MD, reveals the benefits of ABL in the post-deal phase