Series 79: 11.2.13. Arranging Stapled Financing

11.2.13. Arranging Stapled Financing

An issue related to a buyer’s ability to pay is the buyer’s potential need for financing. Not every prospective buyer is sitting on a hoard of cash with which it can make acquisitions. Financial buyers in particular may intend to finance the bulk of the purchase price.

In cases where buyers are likely to need or want financing, the sell-side investment bank often arranges a financing package before th