How Rescue Capital Works | How a $4M EBITDA Company Became a $40M Success Story

Описание: Michael Sarner explains how “rescue capital” works by walking through a real turnaround: a medevac helicopter company that couldn’t make payroll, had only $4M in EBITDA, and had no access to traditional lenders. Capital Southwest stepped in with patient capital, a disciplined revolving-credit structure, and deep operational involvement—ultimately earning 22% equity and helping the business scale to a $40M EBITDA run rate.

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In this clip, CEO Michael Sarner breaks down:
• What “rescue capital” actually is
• Why BDCs can step into deals banks won’t touch
• How diligence, covenant design, and patient capital create dramatic turnarounds
• Why lower middle market companies succeed with hands-on lenders
• How businesses survive payroll crises and liquidity gaps

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About the Guest:
Michael Sarner is CEO of Capital Southwest, a publicly traded BDC managing more than $2 billion in assets. His team specializes in providing flexible capital to lower middle market businesses seeking institutional support for the first time.

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