Approach to Credit Structuring
Blue Torch has extensive experience underwriting complex situations quickly as a solution provider, working efficiently alongside key transaction stakeholders.
Understanding of the borrower, industry, collateral
Certainty of close
Ability to execute diligence and underwriting quickly
- In-depth knowledge of investing in illiquid assets
Ability to navigate complex capital structures
Experience identifying underlying values in distressed situations
Underwriting capabilities include assessing enterprise value as well as tangible / intangible asset value
Flexible Approach to Lending
Primary focus is a direct lending strategy to “companies in transition” those that may require a solutions oriented lender with experience underwriting complex situations, be undergoing operational, financial, legal or regulatory transformations or hurdles, or require financing solutions within an accelerated time period.
Flexible mandate allows Blue Torch to pivot depending on market conditions and pursue opportunities investing in participation and secondary markets, alongside middle market private equity firms and bank backlogs.
Target Company and Loan Characteristics
Company Size
Minimum $50MM of annual revenue, no minimum EBITDA
Geography
Primarily U.S. and Canada with capacity for other geographies
Investment Size
$20MM – $200MM
Products
First lien term loan, asset based revolver, first in last out, etc.
Use of Proceeds
Acquisitions, growth, refinancings / recapitalizations, LBOs, rescue financings, DIP and exit financings, venture debt, secondary debt purchases
