Project and Structured Finance

  Our Structured Finance Unit leads and arranges bilateral, club, syndicated and   underwriting credit facilities. Our services include origination and distribution for leveraged   finance/mezzanine finance projects, structured financing and post financial close facility
  management.

  Project Finance
  NEC Ltd is a significant Project Finance Advisor in the Nigeria markets, offering innovative   and customized solutions to both private and public sectors.

  Our Project Finance team arranges, underwrites and participates in limited and   non- recourse  project finance in all the key sectors of the Nigeria Economy:

  Heavy Industries and Manufacturing
  Oil & Gas
  Power
  Telecommunications
  Infrastructure/PPP

  Our understanding of the numerous industries allows us to exercise insight and discretion   in understanding a project, thereby facilitating an easier and expeditious process with   clients.

  We provide senior, subordinate, mezzanine, standby and bridging debt finance and project   equity, as well as arranging export credit facilities for our clients. As well as assisting in   assessing and mitigating the financial risk relating to projects.

  we understand the local nuances combined with our skill, integrity, passion and experience
  has made us a leading Project Finance company in Nigeria.

  Acquisition and Leverage Finance
  We have funded a wide variety of leveraged buy-outs through the use of mezzanine   finance -  have developed a reputation for innovative and flexible funding packages   tailored to the specific requirements of each transaction.

  Raising debt and mezzanine finance for the purchase of businesses and shares.

  We have extensive experience in this area, and have structured and funded transactions   for a wide range of clients.

  We work with our Private Equity team and Capital Market/Equity Advisory team for equity   funding opportunities in order to offer integrated finance solutions.

  Asset Based Finance
  Our Asset Based Finance (ABF) team focuses on providing innovative financing solutions for
  the acquisition of capital assets such as plant and equipment, rolling stock, and   infrastructure.

  Our primary objective is to assist our clients in achieving an optimal financing solution by   utilising pricing and structuring techniques that deliver the most efficient cost of funds,   taking  into account the specific nature and dynamics of the client's requirements, as well   as the quality of the asset being financed.

  Property Finance
  we have built a reputation as providers of innovative solutions for the financing of all kinds   of property ventures, from shopping malls to golf estates.

  We approach all ventures from an investment banking perspective, offering multiple   financing  solutions backed by a distinctly superior risk-assessment methodology.

  Because all our skills are under one roof and working together, we are able to draw on a   wide  range of expertise to arrive at the best possible solution for the client.

  Portfolio Lending (listed and unlisted)
  Lending to companies in the property sector which own multiple property investments.

  Principal Equity Positions
  Taking an equity position in property investments and developments (including land   accumulation), often in joint venture arrangements.

  Lease Structuring
  Structured lending against the discounted cashflows of commercial leases for both   corporates  (capital raising) and investors (funding).

  Securitisation
  Lowering clients' cost of borrowing by converting their property income streams into
  marketable securities for the capital markets.

  Conduit Funding
  Easier and more manageable capital-market solutions through the use of NEC   Ltd's dedicated  capital-market investment vehicle.

  Large Residential Development Funding
  Financing the development of large residential and commercial property developments.

  Private Equity Debt / Leveraged Finance
  Facilitation of leveraged buy-outs by providing senior and mezzanine debt Targeting   proven, low-risk companies.
  We support equity investors and management by providing senior and / or mezzanine   debt alongside equity.

  Our target companies have a track record of being strong cash generators and have   relatively  low business risks.

  Investment Strategy
  We provide debt against cashflow.

  Our business philosophy is based on long-term partnerships. We focus on deals arising out
  of relationships, access to specialist knowledge and co-investment opportunities. Our   primary  focus is lending (through senior and mezzanine debt) to sound businesses which   have proven  quality cash flows. We generally provide funding for between 3 and 8 years   on a term loan basis.

  Our target companies usually have the following attributes:
 • sustainable future cashflows
 • strong and committed management team
 • sound equity investors
 • sound track record

  For more information, e-mail us -: info@northeasterncapital.net

  Tel:+234 (1) 461 7707