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5/12/2020

Treasury Announces Sale Of Six SBA 7(A) Securities

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Press Center

Treasury Announces Sale Of Six SBA 7(A) Securities
6/22/2011
WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Department of the Treasury announced the sale of six Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) securities executed through a Bid Wanted in
Competition (BWIC) for approximately $76.5 million, which represents overall gains and income of approximately $1.7 million for those SBA 7(a) securities. The closing date for the six
securities is expected to occur on or about June 24, 2011.
SBA 7(a) securities are comprised of the portion of loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration which finance a wide-range of small business needs, including working
capital, machinery, equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
Treasury originally invested in 31 SBA 7(a) securities with a value of approximately $368 million. Those securities were comprised of 1,001 loans from 17 different industries, including
retail, food services, manufacturing, scientific and technical services, healthcare, educational services, and others. Treasury has now sold a total of 12 securities for approximately
$151.5 million, representing overall income and gains of approximately $4.5 million. After the closing, Treasury will continue to hold 19 SBA 7(a) securities.
Treasury acquired its SBA 7(a) securities portfolio under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Treasury purchased the securities in order to help restart the flow of credit to small
businesses. Purchasing securities from participating “pool assemblers” enabled them to purchase additional small business loans from loan originators. Since Treasury began
purchasing SBA 7(a) securities, the SBA 7(a) market has recovered, as exhibited by new pool issuance volumes returning to pre-crisis levels.
The disposition of these SBA 7(a) securities is part of Treasury’s ongoing efforts to wind down TARP. The Obama Administration will continue its strong commitment to ensuring that
small businesses have the capital they need to create jobs and strengthen economic growth through the implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act and a number of other critical
programs.
EARNEST Partners, which has acted as Treasury’s Financial Agent for the SBA 7(a) securities portfolio, will continue to execute the securities disposition through broker-dealers on
behalf of Treasury. Prospective purchasers of SBA 7(a) securities held by Treasury should contact EARNEST Partners by e-mailing UCSBTeam@earnestpartners.com or by calling
(404) 815-8772.

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