Consulting
Debt Advisory
At SLG, you can rely on a specialized corporate finance team. Whether you need support with specific financing transactions, the development of a creditworthiness-oriented financing strategy or the implementation of debt compliance processes: We are your competent partner.
Specialist Debt Advisory
Dr. Edith Leitner
Partner
Financing concept
Sustainable Finance
Transaction support
Transfer pricing
Debt Compliance
Liquidity Management
Financial restructuring
Waiver negotiations
Public Finance
Base and foundation
Financing concept
Financing requirements are as individual as the companies behind them. Depending on the business model and strategy, there are seasonal working capital needs, different requirements for liquidity reserve buffers, or needs for acquisition financing.
To assess the initial situation, we analyze your company's debt capacity at the beginning of a concept phase. This is derived from the existing financing portfolio, the target credit rating and from contractually agreed financial covenants.
From this, we derive your individual requirements and options for action and develop a decision template for the optimal financing options. In this, we evaluate the instruments in question with regard to all criteria - from the costs to the stability of the financing. We also evaluate the internal financing structure in a concept phase. Here too, we provide a comprehensive overview including possible options such as cash pooling or IC loans.
Tender, negotiation, conclusion
Transaction support
Once the decision has been made in favor of a specific financing instrument or package of instruments, we support you as an independent corporate finance advisor in the preparation of the tender documents, the tendering and negotiation process, and the final closing - including financing documentation.
We pay particular attention to ensuring that margins and credit-material requirements are commensurate with creditworthiness and that the greatest possible scope for developing the operating business is maintained during the term of the loan.
We guide you through your financing transaction in a structured manner - independently and without any conflicts of interest.
Transparency in the financing portfolio
Debt Compliance
Particularly in a "historically grown" financing portfolio, there is often no consistent transparency regarding all contractual obligations from the individual contracts. Not to mention cross-connections in the form of third-party default clauses. This circumstance can lead to breaches of contract and thus jeopardize the stability of your financing structure.
In order to avoid this, we offer you a trio of instruments which, in their entirety, create transparency and security. It consists of a compliance matrix (compiled obligations from contracts), a compliance calendar (to-dos and responsibilities stored) and, last but not least, compliance reporting (regular, customized reports for information). All bundled together in our debt compliance tool.
This ensures that you always have an overview and that you act in accordance with the contract.
Support in critical business situations
Financial restructuring
If the creditworthiness situation clouds over, a competent external opinion and bank-independent negotiation support can be worth their weight in gold. A "rock in the surf", so to speak, who will steer you around the financial cliffs together with you.
In such a situation, a close look at the current creditworthiness and financing situation is essential. The operational business orientation must also be reviewed.
Ultimately, the financial measures to improve the credit rating and a refinancing concept that is capable of reaching a consensus are derived from this.
Restructuring is never a pleasant situation, but it does offer the opportunity to put yourself back on a solid footing as a company. We are happy to be your partner in this.
Manage municipal finances professionally
Public Finance
When a local authority enters into a financing agreement, it is always a matter of responsible use of public funds. It should be noted that loan agreements are not part of the daily tasks of a local authority. This gives banks a decisive information advantage, which we, as a partner to the public sector and independent advisor, are happy to compensate for.
We have years of experience in providing financial advice to cities and states. Whether it is a comprehensive financing check, support in bank negotiations or guidelines for the financial sector - SLG is the competent partner for the public sector.
Treasury Training
Seminars with debt advisory focus
Financial strategy, rating and credit agreements
Creditworthiness as the basis for financial strategy considerations and its influence on financing options and contract content
Liquidity planning: simple, system-supported, future-proof
What to look out for when setting up modern liquidity planning
Credit agreements from a financial perspective
Structure, content, scope for design and stumbling blocks
Financial Modeling for the Finance Department
Development of an integrated financial model
Supply Chain Finance & Working Capital Management
Recognize, understand and realize potentials
External financing of municipalities and municipal enterprises
A practical guide to dealing with banks