Capital Ideas: The Put Option

A company with short-term contract work that often renewed longer term, needed a finance structure that provided an option to rebalance their debt obligations should the anticipated contract, requiring a long-term capital investment, only last a short term. A uniquely structured lease vs a traditional loan was the solution. It provided an inherently lower cost […]
Frenzied shipping activity and freight pricing is plummeting. Here are a few ways to take advantage.

After the pandemic-driven surge in consumer demand that triggered a frenzy of shipping activity and skyrocketing prices, logistics and transportation companies are signaling a fast slowdown. With consumer demand wavering and retailers coping with excess inventories at overstuffed warehouses, global container volumes fell 8.6% in September, according to maritime data group Container Trade Statistics, reaching […]
Should you rely on profits and cash reserves like everyone else instead of borrowing?
Executives may be talking about recession risks more on investor conference calls. But if you look at what they’re actually doing, things look a little different. Driving the news: The nation’s biggest firms reported a record sum of capital expenditures (capex) — investments in buildings, new machinery or technology. Why it matters: Restrained investment on the part of businesses is one way in […]
Big U.S. Companies are still spending in the face of rising rates and economic slowdown. Are you?
Capital spending among companies in the S&P 500 in the third quarter is set to top $200 billion, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices, which analyzed data through Monday from roughly 90% of index components. That is on pace for a jump of about 20% from a year earlier, roughly in line with the first […]
FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR HURRICANE IAN VICTIMS
IRVINE, Calif., (October 13TH , 2022) – First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), a full-service commercial equipment and aviation finance provider, has announced an internal program to raise funds for the benefit of Hurricane Ian victims. Consistent with the firm’s long-standing philanthropic, charitable, and service approach, this new multi-layer fundraising effort will generate contributions through a […]
FIRST NATIONAL WORKS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Too many Americans are struggling in silence. Mental health issues and depression are increasing problems in our country. Over 20% of American adults and over 15% of American children have experienced a major depressive episode. On Friday, September 16, 2022, FNCC participated in events that raised money to help organizations that are helping prevent suicide […]
FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL ANNOUNCES RECORD GROWTH IN EMPLOYEE EQUITY PROGRAM
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., (JUNE 14th, 2022) – First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), a full-service commercial equipment and aviation finance provider, has recently announced new heights of performance with their innovative employee equity program. FNCC is very excited to announce the results of its most recent ESOP results. ESOP share value increased in 2021 by 50.6% […]
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER NAMES FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL A WINNER OF THE ORANGE COUNTY TOP WORKPLACES 2021 AWARD
Irvine, California, December 10, 2021 – First National Capital has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by Orange County Register Top Workplaces Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that […]
FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL ANNOUNCES ADDITTIONAL OPTIONS PAYMENTS TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES
IRVINE, Calif., (October 19TH , 2021) – First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), a full-service commercial equipment and aviation finance provider has recently announced additional cash payments to its employees as a result of converting to an ESOP structure. The company will begin making additional Options Related payments to current employees dating back to the original […]
FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL ANNOUNCES $109.7MM IN 3Q 2021 FUNDINGS
IRVINE, Calif., (October 7TH , 2021) – First National Capital Corporation (FNCC), a full-service commercial equipment and aviation finance provider, has recently announced a quarterly record $109.7MM in fundings for the third quarter of 2021 and now has funded over $3.17B since the firm’s inception. Keith Duggan, CEO of FNCC stated, “Coming off our second […]