Field Examination Services

Providing a One-Stop Shop

  • Our dedicated field exam team, which consists of seasoned professionals in banking, accounting and business services, provides thorough and reliable analyses and risk assessments, going above and beyond merely checking the boxes.

  • From single lender credits to large syndicated transactions, the B. Riley team assists banks, private equity firms, hedge funds and factors in successfully structuring asset-based loans. Our experienced team has completed assignments in almost every industry and company life-cycle, both domestic and international. We have advised clients on unusual collateral types and executed transaction-specific diligence.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH THE SAME FIELD EXAM AND APPRAISAL FIRM

The benefits of hiring the exam and appraisal team within the same firm are proven for both the lender and subject company. As the lender or the subject company, both can expect a singular point of contact for simplified communications and efficiency in the process. The company can also enjoy a combined effort in requests, interviews, tours and test counts without the duplication of these time-consuming tasks.

SIMPLIFIED IMPLEMENTATION THAT PROVIDES SOLUTIONS THROUGH:
  • A leader in Appraisal Services, B. Riley Advisory Services has expanded our group to include a dedicated field exam team, which consists of seasoned professionals in banking, accounting and business services. This group provides thorough and reliable analysis and risk assessments, going above and beyond merely checking the boxes.

  • From single lender credits to large syndicated transactions, the B. Riley team has assisted banks, private equity firms, hedge funds and factors in successfully structuring asset-based loans. Our experienced team has completed assignments in almost every industry and company life-cycle, both domestic and international. We have advised clients on unusual collateral types and executed transaction-specific diligence.

Types of Field Exams

● Pre-funding

● Recurring

● Targeted Procedures

● Collateral Monitoring

Rely on the Expertise of B. Riley Advisory Services

  • B. Riley has extensive experience in assisting lenders make informed, profitable decisions across a wide range of market sectors by providing a complete picture of a company's values, risks and mitigants.

  • For more information on our services contact your B. Riley Advisory Services representative.


HOW WE CAN HELP PROTECT YOUR LOAN
Field exams empower lenders to lend with confidence by understanding the full spectrum of the risks and assets through an objective evaluation. This disciplined process of risk assessment can help solidify lending practices in the areas of:

● Borrowing base testing and calculations

● Identification of ineligible collateral and reserves

● Analysis of significant customer and vendor concentrations

● Assessment of accruals and contingent liabilities

● Insurance coverage

● Tax liability exposure

● Internal controls

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Deep industry experience, superior insights into market trends and a dedicated understanding of each client's business enables us to deliver accurate, achievable valuations and field exams in industries such as:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Building Products & Construction
  • Chemicals & Plastics
  • Consumer Products
  • Energy & Oilfield Services
  • Financial Institutions
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Healthcare & Lifesciences
  • Heavy Mobile Equipment
  • Government Services
  • Home Furnishings & Flooring
  • Logistics & Wholesale
  • Manufacturing & Distribution
  • Media
  • Medical Devices
  • Metals & Mining

  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

  • Retail & Restaurants

  • Telecom & Technology

  • Textiles

  • Transportation

  • Wine & Spirits