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September 2022 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined
September 2022 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined SBIC pool size sees strong debenture pricing of $1,276,565,000 September 14, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, today announced that $1,276,565,000 of Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) debentures were priced at an interest rate of 4.262%. The size of…
Read MoreSBIA Expresses Support for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
SBIA Expresses Support for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act “This proposal champions practical tools that will bring the benefits of investment to the people and places that have not yet fully benefited from the best America has to offer,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. June 13, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is…
Read MoreSBIA Congratulates Grayhawk Capital and Valesco Industries, SBIC of the Year Award Recipients
SBIA Congratulates Grayhawk Capital and Valesco Industries, SBIC of the Year Award Recipients The U.S. Small Business Administration recognized Valesco Industries and Grayhawk Capital as part of National Small Business Week May 16, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors,…
Read MoreSBIA Expresses Support for Senate Capital Formation package
SBIA Expresses Support for Senate Capital Formation package “These practical tools would help expand access to capital for small businesses and promote a healthy environment for domestic investment,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. April 4, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is pleased to support the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs’…
Read MoreAFFE Update: Bipartisan Senate Bill Introduced
AFFE Update: Bipartisan Senate Bill Introduced This bipartisan bill would address unintended consequences of an SEC rule that has led to the “double counting” of BDC fees. March 30, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the premiere association representing Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) and lower middle market private equity and its investors,…
Read MoreSBIA Expresses Support for Empowering Women in Small Business Act
SBIA Expresses Support for Empowering Women in Small Business Act “SBIA supports removing all barriers to female entrepreneurs accessing capital,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. March 23, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is pleased to support legislation introduced in the Senate by U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Shelley Moore Capito…
Read MoreMarch 2022 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined
March 2022 SBIC Leverage Pricing Determined SBIC pool size sets new record of $2,077,850,000 in debentures priced March 14, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, today announced that $2,077,850,000 of Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) debentures were priced at an…
Read MoreSBIA calls on Biden Administration to reinstate EBITDA standard
SBIA calls on Biden Administration to reinstate EBITDA standard SBIA signs joint letter asking Treasury to include the issue in its FY23 Budget March 14, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – As a member of the Coalition for America’s Interest (EBITDA coalition), the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) signed a joint letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…
Read MoreSEC Chair issues generic response on co-investment relief for BDCs
SEC Chair issues generic response on co-investment relief for BDCs SBIA continues push to make relief permanent March 2, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – Following a House Financial Services oversight hearing last October, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) posed a follow-up question to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler on co-investment transactions. While the…
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