How We Support the Execution of Debt Financing & Issuance
With terms agreed and capital committed, the integrity of your debt issuance now rests entirely on its execution. Aether provides the independent, expert oversight required to manage the entire lifecycle of your financing, ensuring a flawless and efficient process.
A Framework for Execution
Establishing the Transaction Framework
Before issuance, we establish the framework to protect all stakeholders. We act as your appointed security agent to safeguard collateral, as your trustee to uphold the integrity of the issuance, and as intercreditor agent to manage complex creditor arrangements. For cross-border transactions, we serve as your process agent and implement robust escrow services to secure assets.
Orchestrating the Issuance
As the transaction proceeds, we orchestrate all administrative elements. We act as the central hub for all parties, serving as the facility agent and administrative agent We perform bondholders' identification to ensure clear communication and manage consents through formal vote organisation and tabulation. For public issuances, we manage the process as your official listing agent.
Ongoing Stewardship & Representation
Throughout the life of the debt, we provide meticulous ongoing stewardship. We serve as the dedicated bond and noteholders’ representative and act as the impartial calculation agent. We manage the official register and process all ownership changes as transfer agent and can act as sub-agent in the secondary market. This is complemented by analysis from our proprietary Debt Scoring.
Special Situations & Restructuring
Should conditions change, we have the expertise to manage complex events. We act as exchange agent to manage tender offers or debt-for-equity swaps, and as restructuring agent to facilitate the operational execution of a financial restructuring.
Debt Financing & Issuance
Managing the entire lifecycle of your debt financing with independent, expert stewardship.
Restructuring Transactions
Implementing complex restructuring plans with the precision required to restore stability.
Equity Capital Raising
Ensuring the integrity of your capital structure as you secure your next round of funding.
Management Incentive Schemes
Transforming your incentive plan from a concept into powerful strategic assets, flawlessly administered to maximise their value.
Regulatory Valuation Reporting
Providing the independent, defensible valuation and monitoring required to meet your reporting obligations.
M&A Transactions
Orchestrating the complex mechanics of a deal, from signing to a successful close.
Execute Your Debt Strategy
Ensure the success and integrity of your next debt issuance. Contact our team to discuss how our independent execution services can support your financing strategy.