Capital Markets

For over 20 years, the AgFirst Capital Markets team has provided companies with the capital needed to successfully manage and grow their businesses.

Our team is driven by the Farm Credit Mission - to support the financing needs of agribusiness and rural infrastructure across the United States.

By leveraging the team’s industry expertise and strong relationships with other financing partners, we are able to deliver solutions tailored to meet the needs of your company.

Your Growth Partner

The AgFirst Capital Markets team is driven by the Farm Credit Mission - to provide stable
financing for production agriculture, agribusiness, and rural infrastructure across the United
States. By leveraging the team’s industry expertise and a deep network of financial partners,
AgFirst Capital Markets delivers the capital necessary for companies to successfully manage and
grow their businesses.

HIGHLIGHTS

Government-Sponsored Enterprise
Farm Credit System Funding Bank
AgFirst Corporate Ratings – Aa3/AA-/Stable
Stable access to low cost of funds
Access to 60+ Farm Credit System investors
Strong syndication partner

Lending Limits

Agfirst

$225MM for Investment Grade
$125MM for Non-Investment Grade

Farm Credit System
$1.5BN for Investment Grade
$1BN for Non-Investment Grade

Active and experienced lender to Small Businesses,
Middle Market and Large Corporates

TRANSACTION TYPES

Senior Secured & Unsecured
Second Lien Financing
Sponsor Backed Transactions
Refinancing
Capital Expenditures
Real Estate
Mergers & Acquisitions
Recapitalization
Working Capital
Project Finance
Leasing
Commodity Finance

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Contacts & Industry Coverage

Nely Fernandez Head of Capital Markets

Michael Mancini Timberlands & Forest Products

Steve O’shea                          Pork/Swine; Beef/Cattle

Matt Jeffords                           Poultry (Broilers/Turkey/Eggs)

Leighton McLendon                Sugar; Citrus/Berries; Fresh Produce; Nursery/Greenhouses

Sarah Burton Dairy; Wine & Spirits; Tree Nuts

Chris Reynolds Power; Telecom; Secondary Desk

Brandon Waring                      General Agribusiness; Grains; Farm Supply

Hampton Jones Associate Portfolio Manager

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Highlights

Managed Portfolio of $15 Billion
Deep industry expertise in:
- Dairy
- Hogs
- Poultry
- Beef
- Grains
- Nurseries
- Sugar
- Citrus
- Timberlands
- Wood Products
- Paper and Packaging
- Power and Renewables
- Telecom
Long-term relationships with customers and partners
Active lead arranger and syndication participant
Key advisor to companies, delivering Farm Credit financing solutions
Access to a large network of financial partners – Farm Credit System lenders, commercial banks, insurance companies, private equity firms, and other institutional investors

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