EquipmentShare.com Inc. Launches ABS Transaction Rated by KBRA
- ABS Transaction Overview: KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to three classes of notes issued by OWN Equipment Fund III LLC, marking EquipmentShare.com Inc.'s fourth equipment rental ABS transaction as Equipment Manager, indicating its ongoing activity in the market.
- Funding Structure: The transaction's funding is secured through a lease agreement between EquipmentShare and the issuer, where EQS pays a variable lease payment based on customer rental fees, ensuring initial cash flow for noteholders.
- Partnership Dynamics: The other co-sponsor for this transaction is the newly formed OWN Tactical Equipment III LLC, managed by MidOcean Credit Fund Management LP, highlighting EquipmentShare's strategic partnership expansion in the equipment rental market.
- Market Impact: Through this ABS transaction, EquipmentShare not only enhances its financing capabilities but also solidifies its market position in the equipment rental industry, which is expected to positively influence its future business growth.
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Equus Total Return, Inc. Funding Announcement: Equus announced that its subsidiary, Morgan E&P, has secured a $3 million term loan to fund drilling operations in the Bakken Shale formation, aiming to enhance production and cash flow by developing existing non-producing wells.
Strategic Development Plans: The funding will allow Morgan to accelerate development opportunities in both operated and non-operated acreage, with expectations of increasing production volumes and strengthening Equus' energy portfolio strategy in one of North America's key oil-producing regions.

Equus Total Return, Inc. Compliance Issue: The company received a notice from the NYSE for not meeting the minimum average closing price requirement of $1.00 for its common stock over a 30-day period, but this deficiency does not currently affect its listing or trading status.
Plans to Regain Compliance: Equus intends to notify the NYSE by May 25, 2025, of its plan to address the stock price deficiency, potentially through a reverse stock split, and has a six-month period to regain compliance with the NYSE's standards.

New Appointments at Equus Total Return, Inc.: Fraser Atkinson has been appointed as the independent Chairman of the Board and John J. May as an independent director, effective immediately. Both will serve on various committees within the Fund.
John J. May's Background: Mr. May brings over 50 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and has held significant roles in public and private companies, particularly in mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors. He is also involved with lobbying groups representing small and medium-sized businesses in the UK.
Financial Performance: Equus Total Return, Inc. reported a decrease in net assets to $40.2 million and a decline in net asset value per share from $3.66 to $2.96 as of September 30, 2024, primarily due to decreases in the fair value of its holdings in Morgan E&P and Equus Energy.
Market Influences: The declines in fair value were attributed to a significant drop in oil prices and decreased production from operational wells, with specific losses of $7.0 million for Morgan E&P and $2.0 million for Equus Energy during the third quarter of 2024.



