03.01 · Financing
Acquisition finance
Debt structures that fund a purchase without over-loading the target.
We size the debt against the target's own cash generation, model the downside, and build the structure that leaves headroom for the business to keep operating after closing.
The lender process runs in parallel with the transaction, so committed financing is available when the purchase agreement is signed.
Scope of the mandate
Debt capacity and downside modelling
Senior, mezzanine and vendor components
Lender process and commitment letters
Security package and inter-creditor terms
Typical situation
A management team has agreed a price with the owner and needs committed financing before signing.
Responsible
Related sub-services
Sell-side mandatesHolding structuresListing readinessAsset & portfolio deals