Mezzanine Financing: Is It for You?

Companies that want to finance a leveraged buyout (LBO) should consider mezzanine financing. This can fill the gap between low‐risk collateralized debt, obtained from traditional lenders, and higher‐risk equity interests. But what are the pros and cons of this kind of financing? Is it a good option...

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Published in:The Journal of Corporate Accounting & Finance 2008-01, Vol.19 (2), p.33-35
Main Author: Bean, LuAnn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquisitions & mergers
LBO
Leveraged buyouts
Mezzanine financing
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Summary:Companies that want to finance a leveraged buyout (LBO) should consider mezzanine financing. This can fill the gap between low‐risk collateralized debt, obtained from traditional lenders, and higher‐risk equity interests. But what are the pros and cons of this kind of financing? Is it a good option for your company? The author reveals what you should know before committing to this financial arrangement. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
ISSN:1044-8136
1097-0053
DOI:10.1002/jcaf.20370