ABN AMRO Commerical Finance Private Equity Brochure

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ABN AMRO Commercial Finance is a leadingcross-border asset based lender, operating in theNetherlands, UK, Germany, France and Belgium.We offer a range of funding solutions and specialisein re-financing or re-capitalisation, acquisitionfinance, financing growth and exit planning.We understand that Private Equity owned businesseshave a need for speed and certainty of delivery.Our approach is flexible and creative so that we canprovide bespoke solutions and legal documentationthat are tailored to the needs of Private Equityowned businesses.

our differenceABN AMRO Commercial Finance exists We commit to working with you as ato help Private Equity firms and corporate partner. No two deal structures are theentities to maximise the value of same, and everything we do is tailoredtheir portfolio. towards your business model, strategy and unique goals.Putting the right funding package togethercontinues to be challenging for many Our approach is built on solid financialbusinesses in today’s market. So it is crucial foundations, technology and innovation,to seek robust and responsive forms of yet always delivered with a human touch.finance, from a solid partner who canoffer both flexibility and certainty offunding required.We structure innovative Asset BasedLending solutions – including receivables,stock, plant & machinery – to secure themost efficient funding structures availableacross Europe.

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Over 45 years ourof experience profile ABN AMRO Commercial Finance is a leading cross-border Asset Based Lender and part of the ABN AMRO Group, a global banking organisation serving retail, private and commercial banking services to customers across the world. We offer a range of services designed to enable value creation and business growth. Whether you are investing in an established corporate, a large multi-national or embarking on an acquisition strategy, we can find the right solution for you. A leading cross-border Asset Based Lender with over 45 years of experience Present in 4 countries S erving over 1,900 customers throughout Europe Range of flexible commercial finance solutions, tailored to suit your needs.

our groupABN AMRO Commercial Finance is active From January – August 2014, client fundsin the UK, the Netherlands, France, Belgium in use averaged at €2bn across the groupand Germany. We have the reach, scale andexpertise to structure both domestic and W e were named as Alternative Financecross-border financing arrangements. Provider of the Year at the 2014 M&A Awards International Deal of the Year 2014, for our partnership with Shandong Yongtai and TIA Trendsetters (for the acquisition of Covpress).

Alternative Finance Provider of the Year, 2014 International Deal of the Year, 2014



Case Studies Hamilton Bradshawbenefits from the ABL approachThe Challenge The Solution A tailored funding package was created allowingWhen looking for suitable investment to fund headroom and flexibility to support their portfolioon-going growth within their portfolio, the Principals developmentsought a modern, flexible and efficient style offinancing to support the growth of their business. £50m of funding sanctioned, involving Invoice Discounting and cash flow loan facilities.They needed an informed, professional financiercapable of understanding the business risk The Resultand the enterprise value as opposed to purely O ptimising transparency of the funding packagefinancial criteria. supported continued further growth of investment funds with deal flow continuingIt was clear the Principle sought to understand theposition of the Funder but also required the Funder Private Equity satisfaction – “much better priced,to understand their individual investments. much more appropriately engaged with the board and a very reliable source of funding”.

Donatantoniosecures opportunity for growthThe Challenge The Solution In support of the Private Equity acquisition,Donatantonio had good growth opportunities; ABN AMRO Commercial Finance providedboth in its existing and prospective customer base an Asset Based Lending facility. This createdand a well invested infrastructure in terms of its additional funding, growth finance and enabledwarehousing, logistics and technical capability. the company to accelerate its growth plansHowever, the business needed to restructure. Combined with the Asset Based LendingBeringea, an international Private Equity firm and solution, support was given though amanager of the ProVen VCT’s, backed a BIMBO. combination of Invoice Discounting,Beringea invested through ProVen VCT and ProVen stock finance and a cash flow loan.Growth & Income VCT to support the transaction. The Result The company had adequate finance facilities to fund several initiatives, all supporting business growth Headroom generated through the facility has protected the business through the challenges faced during a period of continued growth.

Case Studies continued success forFletchers BakeryThe Challenge The Solution £ 22m Asset Based Lending package includingFletchers Group of Bakeries sought a flexible receivables finance and Term Loans againstand creative funding partner to ensure continued Plant & Machinery and Propertysuccess and optimise business performance.They were attracted by the high level of service The Resultprovided by ABN AMRO Commercial Finance. The new facility enabled the company to repay PIK notes whilst maintaining strong liquidity inThe business partnered with us in order to leverage the businessthe necessary quantum of funding needed toenhance the balance sheet, and provide funds for Funding available for further strategic growthfurther growth. initiatives A BN AMRO Commercial Finance provided an initial repayment holiday and bullet repayment plan, allowing the business to achieve the re-financing goals of its investors.

Cross Border “Off Balance Sheet” €36m We designed a creative funding solution for this Funding Line Private Equity backed business, including: A non-recourse receivables facility Wholesale/ True sale of debt Distribution No supporting charges or other security Partners for Growth €9.9m PE Refinance €22.9m When this French manufacturer of ski and Funding Line We tailored a creative funding package for Funding Line winter sport equipment needed to change Manufacturing this food manufacturer, including Property, Food Manufacturing their funding syndicate partner, we acted Plant & Machinery and cash flow loans, quickly upon this Private Equity introduction and a receivables facility. The solution also £37.5m and formed a committed funding partnership enabled the repayment of loan notes to Funding Line the Private Equity house Automotive MBO €15.5m This Dutch trade company was looking to Funding Line finance a Management Buy Out together with Trade/ Distribution/ Private Equity. We were happy to supply a Wholesale recourse receivables facility and stock finance Acquisition Partners for Growth £55m ABN AMRO Commercial Finance joined An office supplies specialist sought a funding Funding Line forces with a Private Equity partner, to partner for continued growth. Entering a Distribution enable the acquisition of this car parts syndication with the company and its Private supplier. Our partnership enabled growth Equity partner, we ensured future success success for the business for the business

Funding for Growth £21.9m Our integrated funding solution comprising of Funding Linereceivables, P&M, Property and cash flow Term Loans Manufacturing enabled the refinancing of a leading bakery produce manufacturer and a Private Equity cash release, allowing reinvestment elsewhere for shareholders Funding across Europe £15m Funding for Growth £3m Our integrated multi jurisdictional approach to a funding Funding Line We were delighted to join the ABN Funding Line solution for this pan-European services company AMRO Commercial Finance Group Manufacturing Business in the provision of growth funding tosuccessfully resulted in the completion of a non-recourse Services the UK subsidiary of a pan-European off-balance sheet receivables facility in the UK. Similar solutions were also in place for their businesses in the electrical accessories business Netherlands and Belgium provided by ABN AMRO Group for a combined funding line of €33m €45m Working Capital Funding Line Manufacturing A PE investor introduced this German woodprocessing company that needed to raise funds tosupport working capital. We were able to secure a receivables, stock and asset finance facility Refinance/Switch £22m Partnering Growth £12m Our tailored solution enabled this food Funding Line A Private Equity owned recruitment Funding Lineproduction company to switch from their Food company faced a difficult challenge. Recruitment Our bespoke facility enabled them to current provider. A Private Equity cash focus on future distribution plans andrelease allowed reinvestment elsewhere continued growth for shareholders

your “I’ve found the team at ABN AMRO Commercial “When we’ve had difficulty, they’ve worked with us, Finance to be very helpful and flexible around our they’ve seen us through it. And then when we’recontacts commercial needs. For example, we have been enjoying good times, and on the other side of the growing our sales with a particular customer and bank, then they are extending our lines and allowing we needed to increase our concentration limit to the businesses to develop and grow. So, I’ve been maintain funding – and ABN AMRO was able to delighted with the service that I have received from approve an increase in the limit within a fortnight.” ABN AMRO Commercial Finance.” Donatantonio Hamilton BradshawABN AMRO Commercial Finance PLC ABN AMRO Commercial Finance N.V. ABN AMRO Commercial Finance GmbH ABN AMRO Commercial Finance SA5 Aldermanbury Square Hambakenwetering 2 Gereonstraße 15–23 39 rue Anatole FranceLondon EC2V 7HR 5231 DC ‘s-Hertogenbosch D-50670 Köln 92535 Llevallois Perret CedexTel: + 44 (0) 808 163 3597 The Netherlands Germany France Tel: + 31 (0) 73 646 77 77 Tel: + 49 (0) 221 88887 0 Tel: + 33 (0)1 41 49 93 96Patrick WilkinsSales Director, Structured Finance Jelle Reterink Jochen Wiedenmann Gilles MamanTel: + 44 (0)7984 978635 Director of Corporate Sales Sales Director Sales and Marketing Director Tel: + 31 (0) 73 646 77 77 Tel: + 49 (0) 173 299 0931 Tel: + 33 (0) 786 629 324Jeremy SmithSales Director, Structured Finance Ricardo MartisTel: + 44 (0)7968 524945 Manager Corporate Clients Tel: + 31 (0) 65 362 10 26Harps DhamiRegional DirectorTel: + 44 (0)7425162326Jason ZillwoodSales Director, Structured FinanceTel: +44 (0)7780 957630