“My HoldCo cash used to sit still”

Now it’s compounding - quietly and confidently
"My HoldCo had become a parking lot. Now it’s actually growing."

The Background Story:

A thriving practice led to significant retained earnings. The question: how to make corporate cash productive, safely?

Client Type:

Incorporated professional / HoldCo

Client Goal:

Put excess corporate cash to work with stable, tax‑aware growth

The challenge:

Years of retained earnings were sitting unproductive. Public markets felt noisy and one‑off deals felt risky.

Client profile summary:

Net Worth Range:
$6M – $10M
Current Income:
$500,000+ per year
Primary Wealth Source:
Incorporated professional / HoldCo retained earnings
Primary Goal:
Put corporate cash to work with tax-aware income
Investment Style:
Policy-driven, low maintenance
Investment Philosophy:
Income-focused, diversified private assets aligned to corporate efficiency

Our Strategy:

This incorporated professional wanted their corporate cash to work harder - generating meaningful income and growth while taking full advantage of the tax-planning opportunities available inside a HoldCo.

We designed a portfolio built for predictable, tax-efficient cash flow and measured long-term growth, blending:

  • Institutional-grade real estate across Canadian and U.S. markets for inflation-linked income and capital appreciation.
  • Private credit and asset-backed lending to deliver reliable, above-market yields with a focus on capital preservation.
  • Essential-service operating companies in healthcare, industrial services, and storage to generate durable, recession-resistant cash flows.
  • Specialty real assets such as farmland and energy trusts, providing diversification and inflation protection.
  • Selective growth allocations in late-stage private companies and innovation-driven sectors (enterprise software, ag-tech) for targeted upside.
  • Tax-advantaged structuring for corporate capital, using investments that may pay a portion or all distributions as return of capital (ROC) - helping to protect after-tax profits and enhance retained earnings.

Income + Growth Sources:

Income (monthly / quarterly):

  • Distributions from residential, storage, and specialty real estate assets.
  • Interest from private credit and mortgage programs.
  • Cash flow from essential-service businesses in healthcare, industrial services, and infrastructure.
  • Royalties and profit-sharing from niche asset classes.
  • For HoldCo accounts, many income streams may include return of capital, reducing current taxable income and deferring tax to future years.

Growth (total return):

  • Appreciation in professionally managed real estate portfolios.
  • NAV gains from operating companies and specialty real assets.
  • Long-term upside from strategic allocations to late-stage private equity and innovation-driven businesses.
  • Capital growth from exposure to farmland, energy, and other inflation-linked real assets.
Current Portfolio Outlook:
  • Cash Flow Strength: The portfolio generates steady, predictable income, well-suited for corporate tax optimization and reinvestment.
  • Diversification Depth: Exposure spans real estate, private credit, essential services, farmland, energy, and private equity; minimizing reliance on any single sector or asset type.
  • Strategic Growth: Growth sleeves are positioned for long-term appreciation without compromising the income foundation.
  • Tax Efficiency: ROC-based structures enhance after-tax yields, allowing the HoldCo to retain and redeploy more profits each year.

The Outcome:

Their HoldCo cash now compounds quietly with clear reporting and minimal effort.

Performance Highlights:

Years as a Client:
9 Years
Number of Private Investments:
16
Distributions Paid OnTime:
  • 100% of income sleeve distributions on-time on investments since 2019
  • Legacy pre-2019 energy positions impacted by unforeseen Canadian sector implications reduce portfolio-wide rate to ~80%
  • Legacy energy holdings remain active with recovery strategies in place
  • Growth allocation performance varies by issuer
Forecasted Annual Return Range:
Target 7.6–8.6% (income-led)

Why They Chose Rainmaker:

A disciplined selection process, true diversification, issuer relationships, and structures designed for corporate investors.

Life after the shift:

Less idle cash, more predictable progress and no DIY deal hunting.

Disclosure: The description of potential tax treatment, including return of capital, is provided for general information only and does not constitute tax advice. Actual tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances. Clients should consult their own qualified tax advisor regarding their specific situation.

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