Credit

Corporate and asset-based loans are directly originated to middle market companies in a wide range of industries and against a variety of asset classes thanks to the comprehensive sourcing capabilities of the Blackstone Investments Group Credit team. All levels of the capital structure, including senior, uni-tranche, second lien, and mezzanine, can be structured and priced with flexibility by the Corporate & Asset Based Loans team, frequently with equity co-investments. The team uses a flexible, multifaceted underwriting strategy that considers the value of both tangible and intangible assets as well as underlying cash flows, enterprise value, and other factors. The team uses this analyThanks to Blackstone Investments Group Credit's extensive sourcing capabilities, corporate and asset-based loans are directly originated to middle market companies in a wide range of sectors and against a variety of asset classes. The Corporate & Asset Based Loans team can flexibly arrange and price all levels of the capital structure, including senior, uni-tranche, second lien, and mezzanine, frequently with equity co-investments. The team employs a flexible, multifaceted underwriting strategy that takes into account underlying cash flows, enterprise value, and other variables in addition to the worth of tangible and intangible assets. The team applies this analytical approach in all situations, including development, rescue, and buyouts as well as distressed environments. The Corporate Securities division focuses on special, event-driven opportunities in publicly traded companies.

Private Equity

Across a broad spectrum of industries, the private equity team has significant experience investing in physical and financial assets ranging from railroads and airplanes, solar facilities and real estate, to loans and leases secured by commercial and consumer assets. In our view, asset-based investing provides a foundation of value against which investments can be underwritten and financed, and also facilitates a broader range of exit alternatives. Asset-based investments with stable long term cash flows can also provide an attractive option for taking advantage of positive economic trends while avoiding the “binary” outcomes linked to the vagaries of short-term economic events. Blackstone Investments Group Private Equity Funds look for investments that can be acquired at attractive valuations, often as a result of structural complexity, distress, or disfavour within the capital markets. In our experience, many of the best investments are made in difficult or changing environments, particularly when disruptions in the capital markets lead to a scarcity of funding for capital intensive businesses. This is true for whole company acquisitions as well as for opportunistic add-on investments within existing portfolio companies.

Permanent Capital Vehicles

In the coming years, we expect to see some of the most sizable and attractive investment opportunities in sectors where we can leverage decades of experience and industry knowledge. We believe our permanent capital vehicles are well-positioned to create substantial value for our investors.

Our private equity team assesses situations involving many asset classes, complex capital structures, and intricate tax and regulatory challenges in order to identify the most appealing investment options. In order to unlock value and maximise investment returns, Blackstone's investments frequently sit at the intersection of the private equity, distressed debt, and asset-based investment disciplines. According to our observations, Blackstone's readiness to take on challenging situations results in uncommon prospects for value purchases.

Invoice Factoring

Invoice finance provides a steady cash flow injection by releasing the capital locked up in unpaid invoices. Whether you want to improve your cash flow, grow your business or acquire another, we will take the time to really understand the complexities of your operation and tailor a package to meet your specific needs.

We give you immediate access to up to 90% of the value of your unpaid debts. Once the payment has been received, you will get the remaining balance less a pre-agreed fee. In contrast to a standard overdraft or loan, this kind of finance increases in proportion to the business's revenue and serves as a flexible way to manage your cash flow. The value of your unpaid invoices has an impact on how easily you can get money.

Our invoice finance solutions are effectively used by a wide range of industries, including recruiting and healthcare as well as wholesale and manufacturing.

Asset based lending

Asset-based lending provides more capital than invoice finance alone by combining cash released against other corporate assets, such as stock, property, plant, and machinery. It is a great choice for companies wishing to fund a buy-in or buy-out of management, a merger, or an acquisition. Alternately, the surplus money might be used as a backup plan to provide extra working capital when needed.

What are the benefits of asset based lending?

• Higher levels of funding than invoice finance alone

• Release working capital against both stock and property

• Additional funding stream available for plant and machinery

• Top-up cash flow finance

• Financial stability of an independent

• A bespoke solution, designed around your specific requirements

Invoice financing

Invoice finance allows you to access up to 90% of the value of your unpaid invoices the moment they are raised, then once the payment has been settled, you will receive the balance minus a pre-agreed fee.

Unlike a traditional overdraft or loan, this type of funding grows in line with the business turnover and works as a flexible solution to regulate your cash flow. Your ability to access funds increases relative to the value of your outstanding invoices.