The funding of rolling stock or related infrastructure such as depots can be very complex. The optimal structure differs from transaction to transaction driven by a combination of credit, residual value and multiple other risks against cash flow and profit generation. Many transactions require first loss equity and debt and building the right architecture for a solid and bankable solution is the role of structuring. Then Apex Rail is looking for the most suitable equity and debt providers on an international basis – often employing extensive auction processes.
SCOPE OF WORK
TYPICAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR STRUCTURING AND ARRANGING OF DEBT AND/OR EQUITY FOR ROLLING STOCK AND DEPOT FINANCINGS
Definition of project objectives with client
Financial structuring/ engineering as the basis for preparing Information Memorandum (project description)
International Auction Process seeking financing proposals
Bid Evaluation
Final Term Sheet Negotiation
Support Due Diligence, Investment / Credit Approvals
Support Client and Lawyers during Documentation/Negotiation until Closing
Interested in advice on structuring and arranging of debt?
Financing of a new fleet of Stadler TramTrains, a new maintenance depot and refinancing of an existing depot where the VMS EMU and BEMU pool is maintained by Alstom.
• STRUCTURING AND ARRANGING OF DEBT AND/OR EQUITY FOR ROLLING STOCK AND DEPOT FINANCINGS • TRANSACTION STRUCTURING AND MANAGEMENT • DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATING LEASE PLATFORMS AND ROLLING STOCK POOLS FOR PRIVATE INVESTORS OR PUBLIC TRANSPORT AUTHORITIES • FINANCIAL MODELLING (REVIEW, DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT)
• FINANCIAL MODELLING (REVIEW, DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT) • DUE DILIGENCE SUPPORT FOR M&A TRANSACTIONS • MARKET ENTRY SUPPORT • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT • PROMOTE GREEN TECHNOLOGY AIMED TO INVESTORS • PROVIDE 2ND OPINION ON ASSET VALUATIONS, LEASE RATES AND MARKET POTENTIAL • DEVELOPING WHOLE LIFE COST MODELS FOR ROLLING STOCK ASSETS • PREPARATION OF DESKTOP STUDIES (IN RELATION ROLLING STOCK FINANCING OPTIONS)
THE TEAM DEVELOPS, STRUCTURES AND ARRANGES COMPLETE FINANCING SOLUTIONS FOR RAIL OPERATORS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT AUTHORITIES BUT ALSO INVESTORS AND MANUFACTURES
International Sales and Project Management of rolling stock for Siemens Transportation
Developing and implementing operating and financial lease solutions for various rail asset classes across Europe incl. senior management roles in Angel Trains UK and Societe Generale
Setting up a new rail finance advisory business in 2012 leading to extensive track record as financial advisor and asset manager for a wide range of rail transactions accross Europe
Global Head of Land Transport Finance, covering passenger and freight rail plus rail related asset finance clients in Europe, North America, and Australia
Set up and initiated a platform, incl. two international front office lending teams, asset research, advisory, equity and credit risk functions
20+ years track record with prominent and award-winning transactions, and a debt portfolio of up to €3.5bn