ETHANOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DUE DILIGENCE
On behalf of an equity investor, carried out a complete due diligence evaluation and North American ethanol market study for a proposed ethanol construction project in the upper Midwest. Conducted management interviews, performed a technology assessment, and assessed competitive positioning of proposed facility. Provided client with various updates and follow-up market analysis during financing and construction phases. Plant is currently operating.
ETHANOL MARKET STUDY
Performed an ethanol market study and competitive analysis of a proposed multi-plant ethanol construction project on behalf of a financial institution mandated to arrange the senior debt for the project. Estimated local and export market supply/demand balances, assessed competitive positioning for each facility, and evaluated project risks/mitigates. Provided long-term ethanol and related gasoline price forecast in various markets of interest to the project. Fielded questions and comments from potential investors on behalf of client.
ETHANOL MARKET STUDY
Conducted an ethanol market study, technology evaluation, and competitive analysis of a proposed Midwestern ethanol plant on behalf of a financial institution mandated to arrange the senior debt for the project. Devoted considerable effort into assessing the technology which represented a major departure from traditional ethanol processing in the U.S. Provide long-term ethanol price forecast for local and export markets and investigated pricing mechanisms for various co-products unique to the process.
ETHANOL MARKET STUDY
Conducted an ethanol market study, technology evaluation, and competitive analysis of a proposed ethanol plant on behalf of a financial institution mandated to arrange the senior debt for the project. Provided client with an in-depth site analysis as proposed location for facility was well outside the traditional center of ethanol production in the U.S. Midwest. Provided long term supply/demand balances and price forecast for both local and potential export markets.
ETHANOL COMPANY DUE DILIGENCE
Provided commercial and technical due diligence for a Section 144A securities offering on behalf of various investors. Conducted on-site inspections of the company’s facilities and interviewed management.
ETHANOL MARKET STUDY
Conducted an ethanol market study and competitive analysis of a proposed ethanol plant on behalf of a financial institution mandated to arrange the senior debt for the project. Provided client with an in-depth site analysis as proposed location for facility was well outside the traditional center of ethanol production in the U.S. Midwest. Also provided client with in-depth grain report that included long-term supply/demand balances in local area and price forecasts for corn, sorghum, and distillers grains.
