A panel addressing business and financial issues …...A panel addressing business and financial...
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A panel addressing business and financial issues for start ups breweries.
Moderated by Lynne Weaver, Founder and CEO,
Three Weavers Brewing Company
Randall Behrens, SBA Senior Loan Officer, Live Oak Bank
L.J. Govoni, Founder and CEO, Boston Capital Leasing
Jeremy Little, Attorney, Carle, Mackie, Power and Ross
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Which entities are the easiest to work with and why?
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• Sole Proprietorship
• Limited Liability Company (“LLC”)
• Corporations
(“C-Corp” or “S-Corp”)
• General Partnership & Joint Ventures
Entity Selection
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Advantages & Disadvantages - LLC
• Pros – Limited liability protection with pass-through tax treatment; flexible structure; reduced formalities; Operating Agreement governs conduct; create different ownership classes
• Cons – Some investors turned off, can be more difficult with large number of owners, securities law applies under most circumstances, State of California imposes gross receipts tax
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Advantages & Disadvantages – C- Corp
• Pros – Shield from liability; stock options; predictable for some investors; multiple classes of stock
• Cons – Lack of flexibility; rigid structure; formalities (consents, meetings, etc.); greater effort to include varying economic allocations; Blue Sky laws; double taxation
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Advantages & Disadvantages – S- Corp
• Pros – Liability shield; treated as partnership for federal tax (pass-through tax treatment);
• Cons – Status can be “lost” (automatically become a C-Corp); limited to 100 shareholders; limited to type of shareholders (individuals, trusts – ok, not partnerships); limited to a single class of stock
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How important are business plans and projections?
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Are there any financial tools available to start up breweries?
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What is the SBA?
• Created on July 30, 1953 as part of the Small Business Act.
• The SBA is a Federally funded program that gives the lender a guaranty of up to 75% of the net loss after liquidation of collateral.
• Allows the lender to expand their credit policy and consider loans that may not meet conventional guidelines.
• Allows for longer terms and higher leverage.
• Lender can consider projection-based repayment; ideal for start-ups.
• Typically less expensive than private money or leases.
• SBA funds can be used for real estate, construction, leasehold improvements, equipment, working capital, acquisition and refinance.
• Preferred Lenders can approve SBA loans in-house under delegated authority, resulting in quicker approvals and closings.
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What is a Bank looking for from a Start Up Brewery Applicant?
• Equity
• 30%-50% is typical requirement.
• Experience
• Should include commercial brewing experience and management / ownership experience from one or more guarantors.
• Collateral
• Tangible business assets (i.e. equipment).
• Outside collateral from guarantors (i.e. real estate).
• Personal Credit / Character
• If there are any issues, address them early and own up to it. Be prepared to provide a detailed explanation and supporting information if needed.
• Recurring Outside Income / NDI
• One or more guarantors keeping a high-paying job.
• Working spouse.
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Start-up Case Study
• Well funded project
• Strong Management Team
• Installing 30bbl Brewhouse
• Guarantors had recurring outside Income
• Excellent personal credit
Loan Structure
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Options for a Startup Brewery
• Family and Friends
• Conventional Loan
• SBA
• Equipment Leasing
• Private Equity
• Hybrid Options
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$1,000,000 Raise
$100,000 Equipment Lease
$300,000 Friends and Family
$500,000 SBA
$100,000 Personal
Contribution Home Equity
Loan
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Equipment Leasing Options for Startup Brewery• Capital Lease
• Installment Purchase Agreement• Fully amortized lease with a “bargain” terminal purchase option (fancy way of saying
“end of lease buyout”) stipulated in the lease documents• Bargain as a misleading term
• Examples of • $“X” • “X” %
• Operating Lease• Think long term rental agreement• More flexible, less stress on cash flow• “The then current fair market value”
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Underwriting a Startup Brewery
• Art vs Science• Character Matters
• Explanation of past mistakes or blemishes• Life happen, businesses fail, entrepreneurs persevere
• Business Plan• Do you know your industry? Do you know your market? Do you know
your equipment? Will you distribute? If yes, with whom? • Why will you succeed?
• Legal/Finance• Articles of Incorporation• Operating Agreement• Is professional assistance available if necessary/ have you already
contacted a lawyer and accountant… you will need them
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Expectations for Startup regarding Equipment Leasing• Lease Structure
• 100% equipment cost• Amount due at signing:
• First Lease Payment• Last Lease Payment• Disposition Fee
• 1 to 5 year terms• Flexible rate range• Flexible terminal purchase options
• Equipment Eligible• Steel
• Brew house• Tanks
• Package Lines• Can• Bottle• Keg Filler/Washer
• Cooperage• Finance based Keg Leasing, not
Logistics based• “Stuff” others refuse to
finance/lease• If the bank hates “it”, “it” is
that much more attractive to us
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Starting up…mix of selling equity and obtaining debt
• Equity = giving up ownership; expensive; restricts freedom to borrow; scrutiny of operations
• Debt = bank/lender scrutiny of business plan, books and records, other entity documents, interim interest or principal payments paid monthly, company’s property as collateral (“bank-owned”)
• Crowdfunding = different types, sell equity; pre-sell goods in return for investment
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• Dividends / Distributions
• Liquidation Preferences
• Voting Rights or Management Positions
• Protective Provisions
• Rights of First Refusal
• Information Rights
New investors will typically demand certain requirements
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How important are Professional Brewers in determining the viability of a brewery?
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What are some of the major mistakes that start up breweries make?
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How important are relationships with trades?
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How important are relationships with trades?
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Questions for our panel?
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Jeremy LittleSenior Associate
Carle, Mackie, Power & [email protected]
707-526-4200
L.J. GovoniFounder and CEO,
Boston Capital [email protected]
877.901.1378
Lynne WeaverFounder and CEO
Three Weavers Brewing [email protected]
(310) 400-5830 x 101