Modern world finance has seen numerous technologies entering the frame. Therefore, a whole host of new products have been launched in order to obtain advantage in an extremely competitive environment. However, the older products are also developing and becoming ever more global. Syndicated loans and the project finance loans are some of the most common types of large-scale loans in the world. Their main aim is to spread the risk over several entities, and to enable the debtors to obtain large sums of money. Banks are normally the entities providing these loans and they are usually used for various purposes. One special purpose of syndicated loans, which differs from other purposes, is project finance, which is often used for high amount construction or infrastructure projects. In fact, the syndicated and project finance loans have become some of the most important financing instruments for such transactions. The main idea behind both of these types of loans is the fact that the money being given out is too much for an individual bank or corporation, so they are willing to share the risk and the reward. Concerning project finance, the potential debtors get more assurances, since more of the entities are available for them to take out the loan from. This implies that these banks are cooperating with each other, while at the same time, thez are competing for the best possible rates of the provided loans. There is also the problem of the tranches for the companies. These are the actual money available for the companies from the loans. The financial crises in 2008 saw the trust rates fall significantly for the banks over the fact that they were no longer willing to cooperate with the clients due to high risk of defaults. Several imposed policies showed, that this was a serious fear in the financial system. Similarly, the banks were acting in order to protect their shareholders’ interests. 2008 – 2016 was a combined period of great uncertainty and it was undoubtedly one of the greatest economic challenges ever faced by the society. The syndicated loan market needed to withstand significant pressure from many influences in order to survive and emerge even stronger than prior to the crisis.
Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Background
- 1.2 Definition of the Problem
- 1.3 Objective of the Paper
- 2 Methodology and Approach
- 2.1 Theory and Practice of Syndicated Loans
- 2.1.1 Definitions
- 2.1.2 Definition of Structured Finance
- 2.1.3 Definition of Syndicated Loans
- 2.1.4 Best Efforts versus Underwriting
- 2.2 Syndicated Loans Process
- 2.2.1 Reasons for Syndicated Loans
- 2.2.2 The Roles of the Parties
- 2.2.3 Syndication Process
- 2.3 Characteristics of Syndicated Loans
- 2.3.1 Types of Facilities
- 2.3.2 Facilities by Maturity
- 2.3.3 Currencies
- 2.3.4 Rating
- 2.3.5 Pricing
- 2.1 Theory and Practice of Syndicated Loans
- 3 Syndicated Loans by their Purpose and the M&A-Market
- 3.1 Purposes of Syndicated Loans
- 3.2 Definition of Project Financing
- 3.3 Risks of Project Finance
- 3.4 Demarcation from Classical Loans
- 4 Influencing Factors on the Syndicated Loan Market
- 4.1 Financial Crisis 2008
- 4.2 Information Asymmetries
- 4.2.1 Moral Hazard
- 4.2.2 Adverse Selection
- 5 Descriptive Analysis of all Syndicated Loans and Project Finance Loans
- 5.1 Syndicated Loans and Project Finance by Amount and Tranches
- 5.1.1 All Syndicated Loans
- 5.1.2 Number of Tranches
- 5.1.3 All Syndicated Loans versus Number of Tranches
- 5.1.4 Project Finance Market
- 5.1.5 Rating Based Comparison
- 5.1.6 Average Tranche Value
- 5.2 Geographical Comparison of Syndicated loans and Project Finance
- 5.2.1 Geographical Distribution
- 5.2.2 Geographical Development of all Syndicated Loans
- 5.2.3 Geographical Development of Project Finance
- 5.2.4 Conclusion of Geographical Comparison
- 5.3 Industrial Distribution
- 5.4 Characteristics of Project Finance versus Other Syndicated Loan Samples
- 5.1 Syndicated Loans and Project Finance by Amount and Tranches
Objectives and Key Themes
This thesis aims to provide an explorative analysis of syndicated loans. It seeks to define syndicated loans within the broader context of structured finance, detail the processes involved, and analyze key characteristics influencing the market. The study also examines the relationship between syndicated loans and the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market.
- Definition and characteristics of syndicated loans
- The process and key players in syndicated loan transactions
- The role of syndicated loans in the M&A market
- Influencing factors such as the 2008 financial crisis and information asymmetries
- A descriptive analysis of syndicated loans and project finance loans
Chapter Summaries
1 Introduction: This introductory chapter lays the groundwork for the thesis. It provides background information on syndicated loans, defines the problem that the thesis addresses, and outlines the objectives of the research. It sets the stage for the subsequent chapters by establishing the scope and focus of the analysis.
2 Methodology and Approach: This chapter delves into the theoretical and practical aspects of syndicated loans. It defines key terms such as structured finance, syndicated loans, and club deals, differentiating between "best efforts" and underwriting approaches. Further, it details the process of syndicated loan transactions, including the roles of different parties involved and the various steps in the syndication process. The chapter also examines the characteristics of syndicated loans, covering types of facilities, maturities, currencies, ratings, and pricing, providing a foundation for the subsequent empirical analysis.
3 Syndicated Loans by their Purpose and the M&A-Market: This chapter explores the various purposes of syndicated loans, focusing on their use in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and project finance. It specifically defines project financing, analyzes its associated risks, and distinguishes it from classical loan structures. This section likely compares and contrasts the application of syndicated loans in these distinct contexts, highlighting potential similarities and differences in risk profiles, structures, and market dynamics.
4 Influencing Factors on the Syndicated Loan Market: This chapter analyzes significant factors impacting the syndicated loan market. It examines the effects of the 2008 financial crisis on market behavior and explores the role of information asymmetries, including moral hazard and adverse selection. The chapter likely discusses how these factors influence lending decisions, risk assessment, and overall market stability.
5 Descriptive Analysis of all Syndicated Loans and Project Finance Loans: This chapter presents a descriptive analysis of syndicated loans and project finance loans. It examines these loans by amounts, tranches, geographical distribution, and industrial distribution. The analysis provides an empirical overview of the market, shedding light on trends and patterns in the data collected for this thesis. This section may include visualizations of the data through charts and graphs, facilitating a clear understanding of market characteristics.
Keywords
Syndicated loans, structured finance, project finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financial crisis, information asymmetries, moral hazard, adverse selection, loan syndication process, credit rating, pricing, geographical distribution, industrial distribution.
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- Navid Farid (Author), 2017, Syndicated Loans. An explorative Analysis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/434947
