Equity Financing: From SBA Deals to Independent Sponsors

Equity financing can look very different depending on the size of the acquisition, the debt involved, and the role investors will play after closing.

Attorneys James David Williams and Bill Barlow return for another Acquiring Minds office hours to break down the typical structures and common negotiation points buyers encounter when raising equity for an acquisition.

They cover:

• How equity is structured in SBA deals and independent sponsor deals
• Common investor terms to understand
• What financing can look like in the “muddy middle” between SBA acquisitions and independent sponsor deals
• The key economic and governance terms buyers may need to negotiate with investors
• How deal structure influences investor rights, control, and potential returns
• How the new SBA rules affect investor terms and equity-financing options