Who We Are
Debt Investments
The Debt Investment team helps finance large-scale commercial, cooperative and multinational agribusiness enterprises through strategic "buy and hold" investments in syndicated credit facilities and other debt transactions.
Key relationships with multinational/large commercial lenders and the Farm Credit System provide the capacity necessary to meet the financing needs of regional, national, and international suppliers, marketers, processors and distributors serving large-scale commercial, cooperative, and multinational food, fiber, and utility enterprises.
Primary and Secondary Debt Markets Served
- Investment Grade
- Leveraged
- Institutional
Investment Products
- Senior Secured/Unsecured
- Structured/Project Finance
- Private Placement
Investment Targets
| Hold Positions: | Up to $210 million |
|---|---|
| Risk Profile: | "B" to "BBB+" (used as proxy; public rating not required) |
| Structure: | Syndications, participations, club, private placements |
| Collateral Type: | Secured and unsecured loans |
| Pricing: | Market competitive |
| Convention: | Fixed or variable rate |
| Tenor: | Revolver (up to 7 years) and term (up to 30 years) |
Industry Concentration
Our experience, knowledge and financial strength enable us to serve the demands of capital-intensive commercial and cooperative enterprises. We are experts at analyzing commercial credit opportunities and working through the intricacies of partnering with financial institutions.
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Loan Syndications
The Loan Syndications team coordinates the structuring, arrangement and distribution of loans originated by Farm Credit Services of America. The Syndications team brings together Farm Credit System and commercial lenders knowledgeable in agriculture to meet the debt capital needs of our Agribusiness and Corporate customers.
Key relationships with multinational commercial lenders and the Farm Credit System provide the capacity necessary to meet the financing needs of regional, national and international suppliers, producers, marketers, processors and distributors that serve these sectors.
Loan Structures include:
- Syndications
- Participations
- Club Structures
Portfolio Highlights
Why Work With Us
- Industry expertise and strong performance in all cycles
- Sizeable hold positions
- Ability to "match fund" most maturities
- Diversifies funding access
- No ancillary product sales to customers
- Buy and hold
Capital Markets Contact
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