We give careful thought to our clients' objectives and advise on the funding possibilities specific to a client’s situation and needs.
We structure and arrange all types of debt: senior, junior, secured, unsecured, mezzanine, holdco, ABS warehouse acquisition finance, RCFs, VAT facilities and Letters of Credit. With access to banks and institutional investors we find the optimal funding solution.
It is our extensive relationships with debt providers that differentiates us from many competitors.
Our typical scope of work includes:
- Building a transaction financial model
- Advising on appropriate financing structure, security package and repayment profile
- Advising on target lenders be it banks and/or institutional investors
- Preparation of teaser, IM and term sheets
- Negotiation of terms with potential lenders
- Managing and coordinating borrower’s and lender’s advisors and due diligence process
- Obtaining credit approved terms from lenders
- Advice on implications of any existing hedging and assessment of hedging options
- Coordinate preparation of finance documents and CP’s alongside legal advisers to allow closing and settlement

Through our strong network and extensive sector expertise, we identify suitable off-market opportunities for financial sponsors. Our knowledge of the valuation approaches used by different bidders provides a competitive edge to our clients in competitive bidding situations. We then deliver best in class execution to maximise the probability of a successful transaction close by:
- Developing a deal plan and timetable
- Building the financial model and delivering comprehensive valuation papers
- Managing and coordinating the due diligence process with each DD adviser
- Analysing the vendor business plan and supporting the development of a bankable buy-side business plan
- Preparation of investment committee papers
- Negotiating the M&A documentation suite, including SPA, ECL, W&I Insurance, etc.
- Providing bid strategy and deal tactical advice

We support sellers of assets by utilising our buyer relationships to run a competitive process that maximises value. Understanding and positioning the business case of the target is essential for maximising the proceeds to the seller and increasing market liquidity. We work closely with the seller’s management team to ensure we present a robust business plan of the existing business as well as identifying near term growth opportunities.

For sell side mandates our typical scope of work includes:
- Help with the hiring of the VDD advisers and coordinating the overall VDD process
- Working with the management team and VDD advisers to prepare high quality sales materials
- Building a financial model that reflects the sellers’ business plan and provides flexibility for the buyers’ analysis
- During the preparatory phase of the sale process, we engage with a target group of potential buyers to communicate key messages supporting the vendor's business plan
- During the preparatory phase of the sale process, we engage with a target group of potential buyers to communicate key messages supporting the vendor's business plan
- During the pre-marketing phase, we reach out to a wider pool of buyers to communicate the key investment highlights and an overview of the asset to the market
- During the competitive bidding phases, we assist potential buyers with everything they need to provide credible binding offers including coordinating the Q&A process as well as the various expert and management sessions

We regularly assist with amendments and restructuring of existing debt facilities. The need for an amendment or restructuring may be driven by M&A activity, a reorganisation, changes in accounting or as a consequence of adverse market conditions The process may involve buy backs or a consent solicitation.

IDCM's financial modelling team offers a number of different financial modelling services:

Bespoke Build Services:
- Project finance / asset backed financial modelling
- Sensitivity and scenario analysis
- Cash flow forecasts / integrated financial statements
- Operational forecasts / budgeting

Adaptation / Management Services:
- Adaptation of an existing financial model for a new purpose or changes are required to the structure of the model
- Being "on-hand" to run the model for updated information
- Working with you / external contacts to use or demonstrate your models

We combine our Financial Modelling expertise with real-world Debt and M&A market experience, leaving no stone unturned