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Sources of capital, solving the funding maze - Ernst & Young - Australia

Solving the funding maze

Debt management can be a complex and challenging process. Good corporate governance demands that debt financing activities deliver value, complement corporate strategies and are aligned with business objectives. There are numerous alternatives to consider all of which can lead to different outcomes; obtaining professional debt advice can make a big difference to the success of your business.

We have a thorough understanding of the debt markets, mainstream and niche debt providers and available debt products. We are focused on helping you achieve the lowest debt margin while also considering the suitability of the solution for your business. Our advice also takes into account the importance of covenants and collateral coverage.

We can assist you to evaluate, select and arrange the most appropriate and cost effective funding structure, offering one or a combination of the following:

  • Capital markets/securitisation
  • Private placements
  • Senior bank debt/asset based loans
  • Mortgage debt/real estate based debt
  • Project finance/cash flow lending
  • Tranche B debt/junior secured debt
  • Mezzanine/subordinated debt
  • Private equity
Survival of the fittest: How to adapt to the credit crunch

The credit crunch has brought about a brutal end to years of cheap debt funding.  The article Survival of the fittest: How to adapt to the credit crunch (pdf, 227kb) from the July 2008 edition of The leading edge newsletter discusses how to survive the worst capital market conditions for 15 years.

Solving the funding maze

Identifying and obtaining the right funding solution can be similar to solving a maze. Obtaining professional debt advice can make a big difference to the success of your business. Our Debt advisory capability (pdf, 317kb) outlines the scope of our services, which are structured to provide you with assistance across a wide range of financial, commercial, strategic policy and regulatory issues.

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