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Bridge to bond facilities

Bridge to bond facilities What are they? A bridge to bond facility is a type of acquisition financing where the buyer requires the certainty of a fully committed financing package, but which is intended to be replaced in the future with a mid- to long-term financing in the form of high yield bonds. In markets where acquisitions typically do not have a financing condition, a bridge financing package (which is available to be drawn if necessary) is often a key component to a successful bid. This Practice Note focuses on bridge to high yield bond financing. However, investment-grade borrowers also commonly use bridge facilities for acquisitions. Bridge commitments for investment-grade borrowers differ in many ways, including: lower pricing, much less restrictive covenants (the terms often follow the borrower’s existing credit facilities) and the securities demand mechanic may not be included (or if included, it may only be triggered by ratings downgrade). Bridge commitments for investment grade borrowers may also have longer maturities (or extension rights exercisable by...

Green loans

Green loans This Practice Note provides information on green loans and key issues to consider when drafting a green loan agreement. It focuses on the Green Loan Principles (GLP) published by the Loan Market Association (LMA), the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA). The Practice Note: • explains what is meant by a green loan • provides an introduction to the GLP and the related guidance (GLP guidance) • explains what the four components are of a green loan, as set out in the GLP, and summarises its guidance on these four components • summarises guidance contained in the GLP and GLP guidance around what can constitute a green loan, reviews and greenwashing, and • provides information on finding precedent wording, including information on the Loan Market Association draft provisions, and drafting tips What is meant by a green loan? Green loans are described in the GLP as: ‘…Green loans are any type of loan instruments and/or contingent facilities...