22 Oct 2024
Bridging the Gap
Make sure you are up to date on the latest trends in bridge loans. A bridge loan is a short-term financing mechanism used by borrowers ahead of a permanent financing, often as part of an acquisition financing. Read this practice note discussing current market trends in publicly filed credit agreements from the second half of 2023 through the first half of 2024.
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Refer to this resource kit for an overview of acquisition financing. Counsel involved in these transactions must understand the standard financing process (including negotiating, drafting, and reviewing underlying documentation) and the provisions and concepts specifically related to mergers and acquisitions.
- Fees in Loan Transactions and Fee Letter Considerations
Review this practice note describing the fees generally incurred in connection with a loan financing. It also provides practice tips in formulating the fee letter documenting these and related provisions, including market flex, securities demand, and alternative transaction fees.
- Structuring a Financing Transaction
Read this practice note providing a general overview of how a financing is structured. It discusses the reasons a financing is entered into and how those reasons drive the components of a financing.
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