Expert debt strategies to strengthen your acquisition and maximise return
TAILORED DEBT SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSES IN IRELAND & THE UK
Vico Advisory helps businesses in Dublin, Cork, Belfast, London, and across Ireland and the UK secure the right debt financing solutions to support acquisitions and corporate expansion.
SERVICE: DEBT FINANCE ADVISORY
SMART DEBT STRATEGIES IN IRELAND AND THE UK
Gain the Edge with Off-market Access & Competitive Bidding Strategies
We structure the right debt-equity balance, connect you with the best-fit lenders, and secure favorable terms through expert negotiation. With in-depth financial modeling and due diligence, we ensure your acquisition is strategically financed for long-term success.
Capital Structure Optimization
We guide Irish and UK businesses in balancing debt and equity financing.
Debt Sourcing
We identify the best lenders and financing solutions available in Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
Negotiation of Terms
We secure favourable loan terms with banks and financial institutions.
Risk Management
We assess financial risks and provide strategies to mitigate potential liabilities.
CASE STUDY
Debt-Financed Growth: Securing Acquisition Capital for a Global IT Leader
Client Snapshot
A fast-growing IT Managed Services company in Germany seeking to grow via acquisition
Industry
IT Managed Services
Revenue
€120m Revenue / 13% EBITDA Margin
Region
Global​
Ownership Structure:
Private Equity
Stage:
Scaling / Exiting
Scenario
When acquiring the company, the private equity firm wanted to raise a substantial amount of debt to fund the acquisition while also allowing for a debt facility to fund further bolt-on acquisitions.
The Challenge​
​The company had solid performance but faced challenges in:
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The company’s service offering and business model was complex to understand which required significant review of the company’s revenue recognition accounting policies
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The specific niches that the company operated within meant that it wasn’t straightforward to identify debt financing partners that fund the proposed transaction
Vico's Involvement ​​​
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Vico Advisory led a well-organized, focused and timely debt-financing process to identify an appropriate lender to fund the transaction as follows:
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Teasers were sent to 10+ potential lenders
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Information memorandum were sent to 6 parties who expressed an interest
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Each party on the shortlist was provided access to an online data room and a 2-hour management presentation a week later
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Term sheets were received two weeks later
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The client chose a well-established lender who was able to provide a unitranche facility with a facility for follow-on bolt-on M&A post-acquisition
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The lender was provided with three weeks’ exclusivity to complete the proposed transaction and were provided with all of the private equity firm’s due diligence on the target company to review as well as the full online data room
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Another lender was kept warm in the background in the event the chosen lender renéaged
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The chosen lender worked hard to complete its remaining due diligence and all parties entered into an SPA, the debt facility finally facilitating the completion of the transaction 2 months after the debt financing process began
The Results
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The private equity firm secured an appropriate debt facility from a lender to complete the proposed transaction with a sufficient war chest to complete follow-on M&A
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Deal closed with full exit and no earn-out clause
Insights
Identifying and securing the right lender for a transaction is an important step towards acquiring a business – not least because you need the finance but choosing the right partner who can tailor a solution that meets your needs is worth a lot.
DEBT FINANCING IN IRELAND OR THE UK
Drive your Deal Forward with Expert Debt Structuring
Navigating debt financing can be complex, but with the right strategy, it becomes a powerful tool for growth. Whether you're acquiring a business in Dublin, raising debt in London, or expanding in Cork, we provide expert financing strategies tailored to your needs.