Hi guys,
I know it could sound like a dumb question... but don't get me worng here. How does someone "choose"/select the appropriate debt instrument to finance a project/company/deal? I mean, I have heard people saying "I'm thinking of a Term Loan, or a Mezz Finance, or a Secured Senior Notes, Unsecured Bonds, Reedemable Preferred Shares, etc"...bla bla bla...
But at the end of the day, having all these different types and forms, when you are analysing or have to suggest one debt instrument, what are the things you analyze or use to define an appropriate form of debt? Any sources or materials on the web??
I haven't had too much exposure to the debt side yet, that's why I am curious about that.
I appreciate your contribution. Thanks.
Well if you look at the definition and attributes of all the types of debt you mentioned, coupled with debtor as well as creditor interests, you should come up with your own answer. Think about why someone would issue secured vs unsecured debt (not only from a debtor perspective) or what the advantages of redeemable preferred shares are.
Good question. It took me a while to understand the concept behind different types of debt and equity financing. From a firm's perspective, it would rather have as much unsecured debt as possible. Think about it, why would you want to colladerize your inventory, AR's, Fixed Assets, etc? However, getting creditors/investors to lend you money without any tangible backing (besides covenants), means that you have to at least be an investment grade firm.
Also, a firm has to consider it's current capital structure. Although debt is generally cheaper to aquire than equity, a firm may not have enough money to cover its interest payments year-over-year. When you get into the specifics of bond-offerings, term loans, revolvers, ABL, and other debt instruments, a firm generally analyzes a bunch of things.
For example, now we are seeing a lot of firms entering into interest rate swaps since rates are so low (thanks bernake). Or it may issue bonds instead of a term loan due to the strict covenants. Or instead of issuing common equity where an investor may require a high expected return (think CAPM), they may issue preffered shares with warrants, so it is not so "ëxpensive"
MoneyKingdom, thanks a lot for your answer. Do you know any material or website that goes through some of the types of debt instruments and their attributes?
Guys, any other inputs?? I would mostly appreciate it. Tks.
Book on Debt Instruments (Originally Posted: 10/01/2009)
Does anyone here know of a good book that covers different types of debt instruments and the bond markets?
fabozzi, bond markets, analysis, and strategies.
Best books at all intro levels or advanced levels are by Wiley finance.
Google the publisher / search on amazon - get their intro books
It's super useful and i sitll use a few as reference
I'm guessing you own a blackberry, blackberry?
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Where can I find a detailed classification/description of different debt instruments used in LBOs? (Originally Posted: 10/01/2015)
Hi,
I'm looking for resources that classifies and defines the different components of LBO capital structures. The more detailed the better. I've already found the site on Macabacus (https://www.macabacus.com/valuation/lbo/capital-structure) and the relevant part of Pearl & Rosenbaum. Any more resources that you anybody is aware of?
Thanks in advance.
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