In a recently published article in the Monitor, the Alta Group’s Jim Jackson offers a detailed account of last year’s M&A activity, which despite the industry’s high expectations at the onset of 2025 led to somewhat muted results. Jackson also shares his thoughts as to how M&A activity will shake out in 2026. The article … Read more
ROCHESTER, NY, March 31, 2026 —The Alta Group has established a strategic affiliation with Cam Krueger, expanding the advisory firm’s recent senior-level experience in equipment finance and decades of industry expertise, Alta Co-CEO Valerie L. Gerard announced today. Krueger will serve as an Alta director and integral member of the operational enablement and technology team, providing … Read more
How can companies access the U.S. equipment finance market as an alternative investment? In a recent article featured in the Monitor, The Alta Group’s David Wiener provides new participants, whether U.S.-based or otherwise, with clearly defined points to consider and substantive reasons as to why a syndications strategy is a suitable entry vehicle. According to … Read more
Rochester, NY, Feb. 16, 2026 — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) has honored Carl C. Chrappa of The Alta Group for his insights and leadership as the driving force behind the “What’s Hot/What’s Not in Equipment Leasing & Finance Survey Report.” Chrappa was recognized during the opening session of the ELFA Equipment Management … Read more
The Alta Group is excited to announce the launch of Alta Pulsepoint, a new executive-level tool to help equipment finance executives identify and prioritize the most critical risks and opportunities shaping the industry. Developed in response to growing market uncertainty and complexity, Pulsepoint provides equipment finance management teams with a concise view of where to … Read more
If you had to describe last year in one word, 2025 might be characterized with the term “uncertainty.” But that tells only part of the story of the day-to-day realities experienced by equipment finance industry leaders. The past year was far more than uncertain; it was replete with inconsistency and volatility. For example, economic indicators … Read more
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Explosive demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies has opened a new frontier in equipment finance. Consider the proliferation of data centers. They generate most of the computing power for AI and require specialized hardware, software, and power systems to operate. Beyond data centers, AI is transforming the equipment needs of healthcare, … Read more
Is stagflation back on the table? In a new expert article published by Equipment Finance Advisor, Valerie L. Gerard, co-CEO of The Alta Group, explores the warning signs that stagflation—a combination of high inflation, slow growth, and rising unemployment—may be more than a historical concern. The article outlines why this “triple threat nobody wants” has … Read more
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