Introduction to debt capital markets introductory

An in-depth knowledge of debt capital market products is essential in a market environment of fluctuating interest rates and leveraged buyouts. This program gives participants a thorough overview of the terminology and profiles of commonly used debt.

The suitability of different debt products for different companies at different points in their development is covered. The session also includes analysis of debt profiles including maturity profiles and refinancing risk. Participants understand the impact on a company of increased exposure to interest rate risk if financed primarily in floating rate and/or short-term debt. There is a detailed analysis of the rationale for blending different maturities and which blend is most appropriate for which company.

In the final part of the session, participants assess why a company may want to change its debt profile and how to optimize capital structure.

• Short term debt products - commercial paper
• Long term capital markets products - bonds, floating rate notes (FRNs)
• Commercial banking products - loans and revolving credit facilities
• Analyzing debt profile of companies from annual reports