Leveraged Finance Advisory Services
At AbCap, we provide tailored leveraged finance solutions to support acquisitions, recapitalisations, and high-growth initiatives. Whether you’re looking to fund a business purchase, unlock capital, or rebalance your capital structure, our advisory services help deliver measurable results — without needing to dilute equity.
What Is Leveraged Finance?
Leveraged finance refers to the use of borrowed funds to support large-scale transactions, such as business acquisitions, management buyouts, or recapitalisations. Rather than relying solely on cash or equity, businesses use financing backed by cash flows, assets, or anticipated returns.
It typically involves:
- Leveraged loans
- Mezzanine debt
- High-yield bonds
- Senior debt facilities
This strategy is widely used by private equity funds, institutional investors, and growth-oriented businesses to pursue capital-intensive opportunities without giving up ownership control.
Strategic Applications of Leveraged Finance
Leveraged finance can be a powerful tool in several high-impact scenarios:
- Acquisitions: Funding strategic business purchases through acquisition finance structures
- Recapitalisations: Rebalancing capital to release equity
- Growth initiatives: Enabling expansion into new markets or investments in technology and infrastructure
- Debt refinancing: Consolidating or replacing existing liabilities on more favourable terms
Each solution is tailored to your objectives, industry, and capital structure.
Our Typical Leveraged Finance Process
We follow a structured process to ensure every funding mandate is precise, competitive, and fit for purpose.
Planning & Strategy
- Define your objectives and growth goals
- Assess your current capital structure, cash flow, and leverage levels
- Recommend suitable financing instruments, such as leveraged loans, mezzanine finance, or hybrid structures
Market Sounding
- Conduct an independent sounding process with institutional investors, non-bank lenders, and investment banks
- Prepare core documents: Information Memorandum, Financial Model, Term Sheet
- Gather feedback and adjust the strategy based on market appetite
Securing Offers
- Run a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) process
- Facilitate lender engagement, Q&A, and credit processes
- Evaluate offers based on pricing, flexibility, structure, and fit
Execution & Close
- Finalise negotiation and commercial terms
- Support documentation and board approvals
- Coordinate stakeholders to reach financial close efficiently
Why Choose AbCap for Leveraged Finance?
We are a trusted partner in corporate finance services, with deep experience across sectors and funding types. Our expertise lies not only in structuring complex debt but in providing full end-to-end execution support.
With AbCap, you benefit from:
- Independent, unbiased advice — we act solely in your interests
- Access to a broad network of lenders, including investment banks, private equity funds, and alternative financiers
- Strategic guidance for navigating risk, market conditions, and capital costs
- Seamless integration with your existing financial team and board
Our focus is on long-term outcomes — not just transactions.
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Contact us now to embark on a journey towards robust financial solutions tailored just for you.
FAQs on Leveraged Finance
It’s a way to fund growth, acquisitions, or restructuring using borrowed money — instead of equity. This allows businesses to retain ownership while accessing substantial capital.
No. While it’s a popular tool for acquisition finance, it’s also ideal for:
- Recapitalisations
- Business expansions
- Refinancing
These include:
- Leveraged loans
- Mezzanine debt
- Senior facilities
- High-yield bonds
It can, if not structured properly. That’s why we focus on aligning debt serviceability with projected cash flows, using financial modelling and credit benchmarking to reduce exposure.
Yes. Leveraged finance is a key part of our broader corporate finance services, alongside acquisition funding, refinancing, and capital strategy development.
Ready to Explore Leveraged Finance?
Whether you’re looking to fund an acquisition, restructure capital, or scale your business, AbCap’s leveraged finance advisory team is here to support you.
Get in touch today to explore how we can help you structure a smart, sustainable funding solution.