Signature’s highly experienced investment professionals are able to provide quick response and expert execution on transactions. The firm is usually able to make preliminary investment decisions based on abbreviated diligence materials sent via email, fax, or express mail within a few days to a week and close transactions within three to eight weeks. The following two timelines illustrates how Signature's typical investment process unfolds.

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1) Debt Acquisitions

Depending on whether Signature is working exclusively with the selling lender or with the selling lender and other parties (e.g. management, financial advisors, junior investors) (the “Involved Parties”), Signature reviews its preliminary investment conclusions with the appropriate Involved Parties within a few days to a week of receiving information. Typically, on-site review of the seller’s files, management meetings, and negotiations with other creditor/investor constituencies occur during the second or third week. On-site file diligence typically takes one to three days depending on the size and complexity of the transaction, and the number loans involved in the transaction. (Lenders: management and company inspections can be avoided to provide confidentially if necessary).

2) Swing Capital, Bridge loans, POR Investments, Debt to Equity Conversions and Company/Asset Acquisitions

The timing of new capital investments usually varies between four to eight weeks depending upon the structure and complexity of the transaction. When providing new capital, Signature will typically meet with management and tour the company’s facilities prior to an investment. Transactions can be expedited in certain circumstances.