Business finance. for the real world. Your partner in trade

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1 Business finance for the real world Your partner in trade

2 We can help you fund your big business ambitions But we can t do anything about the little things in life You ve held the meetings, you ve made all the right calls, you ve discussed and deliberated, but before you can press go on your business plans you need to know if you can raise the necessary funds fast. As the bearers of good news we d like to tell you that the working capital you require already exists within your business, whether it s locked into an invoice stream or contained within your assets, you need look no further.

3 Having helped thousands of companies raise greater funding, quicker, Venture Finance established itself as a leading Invoice and Asset Based Lender and as we embark on a new era as Red Apple Finance Partners, your business can look forward to realising its ambitions. And it s all achievable through our range of specialist finance services, including Invoice Discounting and Asset Based Lending, Purchase of Future Receivable and Export Finance. So stop worrying about all the little things that may frustrate you from time to time and get ready to discover what s right for your business with Red Apple Finance Partners.

4 There s nothing average about us

5 Bland and boring are not words you ll hear being said at Red Apple Finance Partners. If it can be done differently then you can rest assured we re doing it. We re not stuck in our ways and, by putting our clients wants and needs at the heart of everything we do; we stay in-tune with the real world around us. We ve removed the red tape and the box ticking to create a cando culture that is focused on you achieving your business aims no matter what. If our flexibility requires us to bend over backwards then we ll do it. After all, we are here to look after the big problems so you can just smile about the little things in life.

6 With you all the way Whether it s our experienced Credit Control team, who are constantly looking to improve your working capital through to our Relationship Executives who are happy to visit you at a moment s notice, we employ a rare breed here at Red Apple Finance Partners. Conscientious and passionate individuals who understand the importance of listening as well as talking. We thrive on being proactive, working closely with you to find alternative ways of getting things done and delivering on our promise.

7 We can fund your drive for growth But we can t get Graham to retake his driving test Growth There are some things we can t steer in the right direction so instead we ll focus on helping you drive the growth of your business. Just like we did for other clients.

8 Ok for clearance? Headroom If your business has got its sights set on the road ahead as well as the here and now, you need to make sure you ve got adequate financial headroom. So we put our ideas together and developed a range of financial packages that are both forward-looking and sustainable. This way we can make sure your company is not only future-proof, but in a much stronger position to turn your ideas into reality.

9 Overview Trade & Transaction Finance

10 What is Trade Finance? Fundamentally trade finance is the financing of one or a series of transactions between a buyer and a seller Historically trade finance was not perceived to be lending but was the financial mechanism by which a business funded the supply chain without taking on debt or selling equity the trade financier accepting the risk of buying goods against confirmed purchase orders Over time the risks associated with trade finance instruments documentary collections, letters of credit, trade loans and overdrafts and BGI s have moved away from being associated with the transaction itself towards those associated with traditional lending products overdrafts and loans. Fundamentally changing the way businesses can access this type of funding.

11 What is Transaction Finance? When trade finance is being considered in its historic and original context, i.e. the trade financier accepts the risk of buying goods against confirmed purchase orders, a more appropriate term is transaction finance Transaction finance specifically enables a business to fund a committed order from their customer when current working capital resources (cash, bank finance and supplier credit) are insufficient In order to achieve this, transaction finance combines a bespoke suite of products - documentary collections, letters of credit, procurement finance, asset finance, purchase order finance, credit insurance and receivables finance.

12 Transaction Finance is Not It is not: Factoring or invoice discounting although assignment of debt can be used as part of the facility, it is not provided on a stand alone basis A trade overdraft or loan transaction finance is provided on the basis of there being a confirmed order in place, it is not a line of credit

13 Introduction Re Apple Finance Partners Your partner in trade

14 Red Apple Finance Partners was founded by Red Apple Capital Markets LLC Red Apple Capital Markets is the investment manager for funds that provide capital to emerging growth companies in every major global market. Funds managed by Red Apple Capital Markets have made direct investments in companies which span a wide array of sectors including; Healthcare, Biotechnology, Natural Resources, Telecom, Wireless Communication, Internet, e-commerce, Technology, Media, Defence, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Entertainment, Nuclear Sciences, Manufacturing, Apparel, Textiles, Consumer Products and Alternative Energy. Red Apple Capital Markets LLC have gone back to the core principles of trade finance:

15 By utilising the goods being purchased as security in conjunction with various financial instruments procurement finance, order finance, letters of credit confirmation, commodity finance, guarantees and standby letters of credit, capital goods finance and leasing, credit insurance, finance for import duties, VAT and logistics and receivables discounting Red Apple Finance Partners are able to provide bespoke working capital solutions. The focus is the transaction; as such Red Apple Finance Partners proposition works with and complements existing bank facilities.

16 How Does it Work Set Up Client obtains committed purchase order(s) from their Customer Client identifies Supplier who can provide the goods required under Customer order Red Apple Finance Partners enters into a Trade Finance Facility with the Client, Pre-Shipment Red Apple Finance Partners places purchase order with the Supplier, providing a Letter of Credit, if necessary Red Apple Finance Partners obtains Purchase Order Confirmation from Customer confirming Customer will pay Red Apple Finance Partners for the goods on delivery and that the order is valid and non-cancellable

17 Delivery The Supplier delivers the goods and invoices Red Apple Finance Partners. Red Apple Finance Partners pays the Supplier in accordance with the credit terms. Red Apple Finance Partners invoices the Client for the good. Payment Client invoices the Customer on delivery Customer pays to Red Apple Finance Partners Red Apple Finance Partners repays Client its profit after deducting cost of goods purchased and its fees

18 Product & Qualifying Criteria Red Apple Finance Partners offer a bespoke and highly flexible approach, however there are certain criteria that need to be met in order for a facility to be provided: The transaction must be closed, i.e. have a defined start and end The entity repaying the facility must be credit insurable or provide an acceptable bank guarantee/letter of credit Goods can be imported, exported or sold in country (n.b. country sanctions apply) Maximum pre-shipment risk of 90 days Maximum post-shipment risk of 180 days Minimum total trade finance facility value of 100k (n.b. this can be spread over a series of transactions within a 12 month period)

19 Red Apple Capital Markets focus on the goods being purchased rather than the financial instrument required to complete the transaction, therefore the product offering is determined by the exit route i.e. who will make payment for the goods: The end debtor, i.e. our clients customer Or The client Qualifying goods include: capital goods, commodities, consumer goods, general products, finished goods

20 We can fund your dreams to expand your business But we can t stop Ed eating carbs for lunch Expansion If you re tired of pursuing traditional methods of finance and you re eager to expand your company, then you ll be glad to hear about the eye-opening range of services from Red Apple Finance Partners. We ve already helped thousands of firm s fund their dreams and it s only a matter of time before your ideas see the light of day.

21 We can fund your interest in a merger But we can t get Peter to stop talking Acquisition If you want to catch your competitors napping by purchasing a business in order to gain market advantage, then Red Apple Finance Partners is ready to help. Whether it s through an acquisition, merger or takeover, we ll put your assets to work using Invoice and Asset Based Lending so you can raise the finance you need to buy other companies fast. And we re not just here for today either we re ready to support you on any future goals and ambitions you ve got in the pipeline.

22 We can offer you a great range of services choice of biscuits But we can t improve the garage s The Red Apple Finance Partners facility An Attractive and Flexible Financing Opportunity for You. Thanks to our services, you ll be pleased to hear that Red Apple Capital Partners can cater for businesses of all shapes and sizes, regardless of how big your appetite for growth is.

23 Tired of waiting? For when you need a top up Sometimes we need a bit more to get us through the day and the same can be said about funding the growth of your business. That s why we designed 48h facility. It s a preapproved top-up facility that s available to our clients and serves up those extra funds when they re needed the most. Flexible finance pre-approved and ready when you are Not dependent on other assets in the business, so is particularly useful for service companies Available within 48 hours

24 Drop us a line Contact us Us on By + Mail [email protected] The contents of this brochure are for information purposes only. Services, products and prices may change at any time without prior notice. Not all products mentioned are available in all jurisdictions. Some services and products may be legally restricted for residents and citizens of certain countries