How would you model this scenario?

Guys, I have a quick modeling problem.

I'm using a standard bulge (Citi) model and we have a client that is trying to raise debt capital to build a new facility.

The catch is, they want to draw down on the $120mm debt in different months to minimize interest. Here are the conditions:

-$120 debt (probably $60mm senior, $20mm revolver, $40mm subordinated) -$100mm for new plant, $20mm working capital

If they want to start drawing down say $10-$15mm per month beginning in December and ending in August, how would you model that in? The model is setup where everything automatically records the debt as an immediate drawdown, sans the revolver. I can't figure out how to force the term loan and sub debt to gradually come in.

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dont tell me you work for Citi and you can't fix this problem... I'm assuming revolver is least expensive, so drawdown $X every month until it is fully drawn. then move onto the senior, then sub debt (assuming that is the order they will draw on. create a couple of if statements so that all you need is one new row for company drawdown and your model will automatically recognize the revolver is fully drawn and then to automatically draw the senior, then same for senior to sub.

all in, you will have one row for company cash needs, and all the input boxes that initially tied to the model will be useless.

 
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oR3DL1N3odont tell me you work for Citi and you can't fix this problem... I'm assuming revolver is least expensive, so drawdown $X every month until it is fully drawn. then move onto the senior, then sub debt (assuming that is the order they will draw on. create a couple of if statements so that all you need is one new row for company drawdown and your model will automatically recognize the revolver is fully drawn and then to automatically draw the senior, then same for senior to sub.

all in, you will have one row for company cash needs, and all the input boxes that initially tied to the model will be useless.

Very helpful, thanks.

 
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oR3DL1N3odont tell me you work for Citi and you can't fix this problem... I'm assuming revolver is least expensive, so drawdown $X every month until it is fully drawn. then move onto the senior, then sub debt (assuming that is the order they will draw on. create a couple of if statements so that all you need is one new row for company drawdown and your model will automatically recognize the revolver is fully drawn and then to automatically draw the senior, then same for senior to sub.

all in, you will have one row for company cash needs, and all the input boxes that initially tied to the model will be useless.

Very helpful, thanks.

Glad to hear that. Let me know if you need anything further. it's not too complicated and most of the time i see people trying to over complicate things. literally break down each formula and idea into one step. if you need help with the if statements hit me back. i may be able to pump something out real quick and send it over... pretty slow night where im at

 

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