RALEIGH, N.C.— The North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Community Bank Services (CBS), announce the endorsement of Capitala Group (“Capitala”) and its designation as a Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”).
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Capitala has
been providing debt and equity capital to lower middle market small businesses
for 25 years. Through four prior SBIC funds, Capitala has generated an 18% net
IRR* for its investors.
“We are honored
to receive an endorsement from Community Bank Services,” stated Steve Arnall,
President and COO at Capitala. “Bank investors, including those based in
our home state of North Carolina, provide us with the capital needed to meet
the needs of small businesses.”
Banks, through an exemption in the Volker Rule,
are permitted to invest in SBIC Funds. Through an investment, banks
receive Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) credit for their commitment, earn
income through regular distributions, and are afforded co-investment
opportunities.
Lauren Perry,
President of CBS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the North Carolina Bankers
Association, said, "We are thrilled to work with Capitala Group and
provide our members with access to their resources and industry relationships.
We are confident that this partnership will assist our member banks in keeping
abreast of market trends, exchanging best practices, and advancing their
businesses."
ABOUT CAPITALA
GROUP
Capitala Group is an asset
management firm that has been providing private credit and private equity
capital to lower- and middle-market businesses throughout North America for
over twenty years. Since our inception in 1998, Capitala has invested over $2.2
billion into small businesses and strives to make an impact through responsible
investing and a unified mission to support social impact initiatives. We seek
to partner with strong management teams to create value and support growth
through strategic partnerships, operational expertise, and a shared vision for
success. For more information, please visit www.CapitalaGroup.com
ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA BANKERS ASSOCIATION:
Organized in 1897, the North Carolina Bankers
Association is the professional trade organization for the state’s banking
industry, providing advocacy, leadership, and support for its members.
The Association has two subsidiaries, Centrant Community Capital (Centrant),
and Community Bank Services (CBS). Centrant provides permanent debt financing
for affordable housing communities in six states. CBS offers insurance and
employee benefit products, as well as other services to the Association’s
members and affiliates. For more information, visit at www.ncbankers.org.
Steve Arnall
President & Chief Operating Officer
Capitala Group
sarnall@capitalagroup.com
Blair
Kennedy
Director of Communications and Community
Outreach
North Carolina Bankers
Association
bkenedy@ncbankers.org
*Net IRR disclosed is
based on a weighted average net IRR for each Legacy SBIC fund weighted on the
basis of dollars deployed.
This endorsement by
the NCBA may not be representative of all experiences with Capitala Private
Advisors, LLC or their investors. This endorsement was unpaid and not from an
actual investor of Capitala Private Advisors, LLC.