Ashdown Capital

🎉 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐚 Read more below! 🚗 👍 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭: Located in Kelowna, BC, our client operates a luxury used car dealership, offering high-quality vehicles to their customers. They were ready to expand and grow their business but faced challenges with their current financial setup. 🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Our client was introduced to Andy Herndier through their network. After an initial discussion, it became clear that Ashdown Capital could help address their financial challenges. 🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: The dealership was struggling with limitations from their existing bank. They needed a higher-limit line of credit, a comprehensive banking package that included a credit card, and the ability to stock more inventory to attract more customers and boost sales. ✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭: Andy Herndier worked hard to secure a significant line of credit from a new financial institution, far surpassing their previous facility. This came with a considerable reduction in interest rates on their credit card and access to a dedicated relationship banker, ensuring a smooth process and ongoing support for the client. 🏦 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 🔹 Line of Credit 🔹 Credit Card 🔹 Everyday Banking Package 🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞? Securing banking approval for used car lots is no small feat, as these businesses often fall outside typical bank appetites. Andy's expertise and persistence was key in achieving this exceptional outcome. If you're looking for tailored financing solutions for your business, let’s connect! Reach out to Andy at aherndier@ashdowncapital.ca. #CommercialFinance #BusinessGrowth #AshdownCapital

📣 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! We’re excited to introduce Edward Ademoroti, our newest Calgary based Commercial Capital Advisor! Edward began his journey in commercial banking at Connect First Credit Union in 2020, where he quickly advanced from an analyst to an account manager. Since 2023, he has focused on brokerage, using his expertise to connect businesses with tailored financial solutions that drive growth and success. Edward holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Lethbridge and has a passion for value investing, which aligns perfectly with his commitment to helping business owners make informed financial decisions. His dedication to continuous learning ensures that he’s always a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to his clients. When he’s not solving complex financial challenges, Edward enjoys staying active through basketball, working out, and hiking. We’re thrilled to have Edward’s expertise and energy on the Ashdown team as we continue to expand our presence in Calgary and beyond. Welcome aboard, Edward! #WelcomeToTheTeam #CommercialBanking #AshdownCapital

This weekend, we hosted Ashdown Capital’s Christmas party, and what a fantastic celebration it was! Bringing our team together is always a highlight of the year, and this event was no exception. It’s not often you feel like family in the workplace, but this weekend reminded us of just how special this team truly is.   A special congratulations to Michael Hopp, our 2024 Broker of the Year! 🏆 His dedication to clients and exceptional hard work have truly set him apart, and we couldn’t be prouder of his achievement.   We also want to recognize Ashdown Capital Vancouver Island for earning the title of Top Team of 2024! Your collaboration and determination have been remarkable, and this award is a testament to the incredible work you’ve done this year.   Here’s to celebrating our achievements and the incredible people who make Ashdown Capital what it is. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable night—it was a wonderful way to wrap up a successful year. (Though we are still wondering… who gave Mike Spiess, baby? We might need to revisit the rules next year!)

🌲 Ashdown Capital Vancouver Gives Back! 🌲 Earlier this week, the Ashdown Capital Vancouver team spent time together to volunteer at Aunt Leah's Trees.   Our team helped set up their Vancouver Kerrisdale tree lot located at St. Stephens United Church. We rolled up our sleeves, worked together, as one way we are giving back to the community we work in. It’s inspiring to see how a simple act of giving can make such a significant impact. Aunt Leah's Trees is more than just a tree lot; it’s a lifeline for many. Every tree sold helps fund programs that provide essential support and resources for those in need. Looking to set up your festive tree? We encourage you to visit the lot, purchase a tree, and support this amazing cause. For further details and to find out where their three locations are in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Coquitlam, please check their website. - https://lnkd.in/gSGqvNuR Let’s spread the holiday spirit! 🎄✨ #AshdownCapital #AuntLeahsTrees #CommunitySupport #Volunteering #HolidaySpirit

🎉𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟵𝟬% 𝗟𝗧𝗩 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴! Read more below! 🤝𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁: A trusted trucking company with deep roots in British Columbia, ready to embark on a strategic expansion into Alberta. Their goal? Secure property for truck parking and a new facility to support their growing fleet, a crucial step in their strategic growth plan. 🚀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: To break into the Alberta market, they needed significant funding while maintaining their working capital for operational stability. ✅𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: Ashdown Capital, led by the expertise of David Marti, delivered a $10 million term loan with an impressive 90% loan-to-value ratio. This strategic funding solution enabled our client to make a significant leap into the Alberta market while preserving their working capital for continued operational excellence. 👏𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀: David's dedication and financial expertise secured a substantial $10 million in funding for our client's expansion project. The high leverage of the loan minimized their equity contribution, facilitating a smooth transition into the new market while maintaining strong financial flexibility. 🏦 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗱: A term loan was the foundation of this successful transaction, offering the necessary capital with structured repayment terms tailored to align with our client's strategic goals. At Ashdown Capital, we're passionate about unlocking success for businesses of all sizes and industries. If you're looking to expand, innovate, or overcome financial hurdles, we're here to provide tailored solutions that drive your success. Contact David Marti at david@ashdowncapital.ca #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #AshdownCapital #TruckingIndustry #BusinessGrowth

Huge shout out to Brent Marshall and Business Finders Canada for working with me and Ashdown Capital on the trunk full of toys for the annual August Luxury Motorcars Cars & Toys event. Packed the old explorer to the brim! Amazing event as always. Not to mention the smiles on my boys faces getting to give their wish lists to Santa! #ashdowncapital

Team Bonding... with a Twist! Who knew donating blood could be this much fun (and competitive)?! Our Ashdown Capital Fraser Valley East team came together for a blood donation event, and let’s just say it turned into a memorable day: ➡️ One of us flexed their “superior” hemoglobin levels like a champ. 🏆 ➡️ One of us got a little lightheaded. 🩺 ➡️ And one of us learned that dehydration can make finding a vein a real challenge. 🤦♀️ Despite the laughs and friendly competition, the heart of this event was giving back to our community in a meaningful way. It’s amazing how one small act can have such a big impact. Big thanks to Canadian Blood Services for making this experience so seamless. If you haven’t donated yet, grab your team and make a day of it—you might just have as much fun as we did! #TeamAshdown #CommunityMatters #GiveBlood #AbbotsfordOffice #HemoglobinWars

🎉 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐀 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞! Read more below! 👍 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭: A small accounting firm based in Burnaby. This company was founded a decade ago, specializing in traditional public practice and customized consulting engagements. The principal of the firm has an impressive resume, but as the business expanded, financial strain and staffing challenges hindered growth. 🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Facing mounting overhead costs and staff struggling to meet expectations, the owner was forced to take on much of her team’s workload, slowing business development. In search of a solution, she turned to Ashdown Capital’s dynamic team of Ben Mui, MBA and Kern Chiu, CPA CMA. 🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: The firm’s financial issues were compounded by a high-interest loan and the need for renovations to a newly purchased office space. However, limited cash flow made it difficult to address both concerns. ✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭: Ashdown Capital Vancouver crafted a compelling story about the firm’s strengths and potential, securing the support of a Tier 1 bank. Not only did they help pay off the high-interest loan, but they also obtained funding for tenant improvements (TIs) to renovate the office space. 🏦 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 🔹The firm was able to restructure its mortgage, secure additional working capital, and obtain an increased line of credit, positioning it for future growth. If your current lender isn’t providing the support you need, reach out to Ashdown Capital to connect with the right financial partners! #UnlockingSuccess #CommercialRealEstate #BusinessGrowth #AccountingFirm

If you’re in the M&A industry, you know that deals require a team effort. Each transaction relies on a network of professionals, and financing is often the linchpin of deal success. This blog is a nod to our friends at Ashdown Capital, highlighting just how quickly a deal’s trajectory can change - and how the right relationships can make all the difference in turning things around.

𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞: 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝! The evening was a true celebration of culinary creativity, featuring the talents of renowned chefs David Hawksworth (Hawksworth), Alan Tam (Savio Volpe), Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson (Published on Main), and Wesley Young (PiDGiN). Each chef’s unique creations highlighted their inspirations and showcased the best of our local ingredients and the vibrant food culture of the West Coast. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with industry colleagues, savor unforgettable flavors, and enjoy a memorable experience that highlighted the spirit of collaboration and community. A special thank you to Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP for hosting Ashdown Capital Vancouver and Ashdown Capital Fraser Valley East at such an exceptional event. #WestCoastWild #CulinaryExcellence #Networking