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Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA): The Pot Line 5 Expansion Project
Authors: Benjamin C. Esty, Aldo Sesia Jr.
Harvard Business Review Case no. 9-205-027
Contents:
• Introduction to Case.
• Comparison of Single source and Multi source financing.
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi source financing.
• Cost of Financing of both approaches.
Done by-
111 Rakshit Jhunjunwala
115 Ankitesh Mathur
211 Manu Shrivastava
301 Balagopal Padmakumar
402 Rishi Bajaj
The document provides an overview of municipal bonds, including:
- It defines what a bond is and the main types of bonds.
- It describes the typical players involved in a bond deal, such as the issuer, bond counsel, financial advisor, underwriter, and trustee.
- It outlines common bond features like fixed vs. variable rates, call options, credit ratings, and pricing considerations.
- It also gives a high-level overview of the bond issuance process.
Equidebt Corporate Advisors provides a range of financial consulting services including debt syndication, credit arrangement, investment studies, equity mobilization, private equity funding, business plans, finance audits, and setting up businesses in India. The company aims to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams through end-to-end financial services. Equidebt is led by a team of experienced professionals including chartered accountants, company secretaries, bankers, and consultants with expertise in various areas of finance and business advisory. The company also works with an advisory team of specialists in fields such as healthcare, project evaluation, and legal and financial valuation.
The document discusses loan syndication markets in the US and Europe. In the US, loan pricing is determined through a book-building process where investors submit commitments at different price points and the arranger decides the final price based on overall demand. In Europe, syndicated loans are predominantly underwritten deals with arrangers taking on risk. The growth of the European loan market has been fueled by the single euro currency and increased mergers and acquisitions. Syndicated loans allow banks to spread risk across multiple lenders and involve an arranger coordinating the syndicate.
The document discusses transforming the syndicated loan market through new automation initiatives. It describes the large growth in syndicated lending globally in recent years. It then outlines initiatives by DTCC to introduce the Loan/SERV suite of services to increase automation in the industry. This includes introducing a reconciliation service and messaging service to help reduce position and cash breaks between lenders and agents through standardized record keeping and replacing fax communications. The goal is more efficient syndicated loan processing to help close secondary trades faster.
Airbus A3XX: Developing the World’s Largest Commercial Jet Rishi Bajaj
Airbus A3XX: Developing the World’s Largest Commercial Jet (A) (9-201-028 HBR)
Contents:
Introduction to the Case, Industry
• Why is Airbus interested in building the A3XX?
• What are the objectives?
• What are the basic economies of large projects?
• Limited optionality
Done by-
111 Rakshit Jhunjunwala
115 Ankitesh Mathur
211 Manu Shrivastava
301 Balagopal Padmakumar
402 Rishi Bajaj
This document discusses loan syndication, which is when a group of lenders provide funds to a single borrower for a large project. Loan syndication often occurs when a single lender cannot provide the full funding needed or when the risks are too high. A lead financial institution coordinates the syndication by organizing the transaction and administering repayments, fees, reporting, and loan monitoring. The document then outlines the six main steps in the loan syndication process, including initial discussions with promoters, assessing the project, locating funding sources, preliminary discussions with lenders, preparing the loan application, and assisting with the project appraisal.
The document is a student's project on loan syndication. It includes a declaration by the student that the information submitted is true and original. It also includes a certificate from the student's project guide. The acknowledgements section thanks various individuals who provided guidance and support. The index lists the contents of the project, which covers topics such as the meaning of loan syndication, the syndication process, reasons for syndicated lending, and the role of parties involved. It also includes an overview of ICICI Bank and its syndication services.
Risk Management at Wellfleet Bank: Deciding about MegadealsRishi Bajaj
Risk Management at Wellfleet Bank: Deciding about Megadeals
HBR Case Study
Contents:
§ Introduction
§ What kind of Risk does Wellfleet Bank face?
§ Overview of Proposal 1 and 2
§ Evaluation of Proposal 1 and 2
Done By-
109 Ghanshyam Gupta
301 Balagopal Padmakumar
302 Harbir Singh Banga
402 Rishi Bajaj
503 Anirwan Bhattacharya
The document provides an overview of municipal bonds, including:
- It defines what a bond is and the main types of bonds.
- It describes the typical players involved in a bond deal, such as the issuer, bond counsel, financial advisor, underwriter, and trustee.
- It outlines common bond features like fixed vs. variable rates, call options, credit ratings, and pricing considerations.
- It also gives a high-level overview of the bond issuance process.
Equidebt Corporate Advisors provides a range of financial consulting services including debt syndication, credit arrangement, investment studies, equity mobilization, private equity funding, business plans, finance audits, and setting up businesses in India. The company aims to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams through end-to-end financial services. Equidebt is led by a team of experienced professionals including chartered accountants, company secretaries, bankers, and consultants with expertise in various areas of finance and business advisory. The company also works with an advisory team of specialists in fields such as healthcare, project evaluation, and legal and financial valuation.
The document discusses loan syndication markets in the US and Europe. In the US, loan pricing is determined through a book-building process where investors submit commitments at different price points and the arranger decides the final price based on overall demand. In Europe, syndicated loans are predominantly underwritten deals with arrangers taking on risk. The growth of the European loan market has been fueled by the single euro currency and increased mergers and acquisitions. Syndicated loans allow banks to spread risk across multiple lenders and involve an arranger coordinating the syndicate.
The document discusses transforming the syndicated loan market through new automation initiatives. It describes the large growth in syndicated lending globally in recent years. It then outlines initiatives by DTCC to introduce the Loan/SERV suite of services to increase automation in the industry. This includes introducing a reconciliation service and messaging service to help reduce position and cash breaks between lenders and agents through standardized record keeping and replacing fax communications. The goal is more efficient syndicated loan processing to help close secondary trades faster.
Airbus A3XX: Developing the World’s Largest Commercial Jet Rishi Bajaj
Airbus A3XX: Developing the World’s Largest Commercial Jet (A) (9-201-028 HBR)
Contents:
Introduction to the Case, Industry
• Why is Airbus interested in building the A3XX?
• What are the objectives?
• What are the basic economies of large projects?
• Limited optionality
Done by-
111 Rakshit Jhunjunwala
115 Ankitesh Mathur
211 Manu Shrivastava
301 Balagopal Padmakumar
402 Rishi Bajaj
This document discusses loan syndication, which is when a group of lenders provide funds to a single borrower for a large project. Loan syndication often occurs when a single lender cannot provide the full funding needed or when the risks are too high. A lead financial institution coordinates the syndication by organizing the transaction and administering repayments, fees, reporting, and loan monitoring. The document then outlines the six main steps in the loan syndication process, including initial discussions with promoters, assessing the project, locating funding sources, preliminary discussions with lenders, preparing the loan application, and assisting with the project appraisal.
The document is a student's project on loan syndication. It includes a declaration by the student that the information submitted is true and original. It also includes a certificate from the student's project guide. The acknowledgements section thanks various individuals who provided guidance and support. The index lists the contents of the project, which covers topics such as the meaning of loan syndication, the syndication process, reasons for syndicated lending, and the role of parties involved. It also includes an overview of ICICI Bank and its syndication services.
Risk Management at Wellfleet Bank: Deciding about MegadealsRishi Bajaj
Risk Management at Wellfleet Bank: Deciding about Megadeals
HBR Case Study
Contents:
§ Introduction
§ What kind of Risk does Wellfleet Bank face?
§ Overview of Proposal 1 and 2
§ Evaluation of Proposal 1 and 2
Done By-
109 Ghanshyam Gupta
301 Balagopal Padmakumar
302 Harbir Singh Banga
402 Rishi Bajaj
503 Anirwan Bhattacharya
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Explore the details in our newly released product manual, which showcases NEWNTIDE's advanced heat pump technologies. Delve into our energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions tailored for diverse global markets.
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Unlocking WhatsApp Marketing with HubSpot: Integrating Messaging into Your Ma...Niswey
50 million companies worldwide leverage WhatsApp as a key marketing channel. You may have considered adding it to your marketing mix, or probably already driving impressive conversions with WhatsApp.
But wait. What happens when you fully integrate your WhatsApp campaigns with HubSpot?
That's exactly what we explored in this session.
We take a look at everything that you need to know in order to deploy effective WhatsApp marketing strategies, and integrate it with your buyer journey in HubSpot. From technical requirements to innovative campaign strategies, to advanced campaign reporting - we discuss all that and more, to leverage WhatsApp for maximum impact. Check out more details about the event here https://events.hubspot.com/events/details/hubspot-new-delhi-presents-unlocking-whatsapp-marketing-with-hubspot-integrating-messaging-into-your-marketing-strategy/
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Unlock your kitchen's true potential with expert remodeling services from O'Brien Group Inc. Transform your space into a functional, modern, and luxurious haven with their experienced professionals. From layout reconfiguration to high-end upgrades, they deliver stunning results tailored to your style and needs. Visit obriengroupinc.com to elevate your kitchen's beauty and functionality today.
NIMA2024 | De toegevoegde waarde van DEI en ESG in campagnes | Nathalie Lam |...BBPMedia1
Nathalie zal delen hoe DEI en ESG een fundamentele rol kunnen spelen in je merkstrategie en je de juiste aansluiting kan creëren met je doelgroep. Door middel van voorbeelden en simpele handvatten toont ze hoe dit in jouw organisatie toegepast kan worden.
Tired of chasing down expiring contracts and drowning in paperwork? Mastering contract management can significantly enhance your business efficiency and productivity. This guide unveils expert secrets to streamline your contract management process. Learn how to save time, minimize risk, and achieve effortless contract management.
Enhancing Adoption of AI in Agri-food: IntroductionCor Verdouw
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2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
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𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐃𝐄’𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
Explore the details in our newly released product manual, which showcases NEWNTIDE's advanced heat pump technologies. Delve into our energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions tailored for diverse global markets.
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Unlocking WhatsApp Marketing with HubSpot: Integrating Messaging into Your Ma...Niswey
50 million companies worldwide leverage WhatsApp as a key marketing channel. You may have considered adding it to your marketing mix, or probably already driving impressive conversions with WhatsApp.
But wait. What happens when you fully integrate your WhatsApp campaigns with HubSpot?
That's exactly what we explored in this session.
We take a look at everything that you need to know in order to deploy effective WhatsApp marketing strategies, and integrate it with your buyer journey in HubSpot. From technical requirements to innovative campaign strategies, to advanced campaign reporting - we discuss all that and more, to leverage WhatsApp for maximum impact. Check out more details about the event here https://events.hubspot.com/events/details/hubspot-new-delhi-presents-unlocking-whatsapp-marketing-with-hubspot-integrating-messaging-into-your-marketing-strategy/
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Nathalie zal delen hoe DEI en ESG een fundamentele rol kunnen spelen in je merkstrategie en je de juiste aansluiting kan creëren met je doelgroep. Door middel van voorbeelden en simpele handvatten toont ze hoe dit in jouw organisatie toegepast kan worden.
Tired of chasing down expiring contracts and drowning in paperwork? Mastering contract management can significantly enhance your business efficiency and productivity. This guide unveils expert secrets to streamline your contract management process. Learn how to save time, minimize risk, and achieve effortless contract management.
Enhancing Adoption of AI in Agri-food: IntroductionCor Verdouw
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The Role of White Label Bookkeeping Services in Supporting the Growth and Sca...YourLegal Accounting
Effective financial management is important for expansion and scalability in the ever-changing US business environment. White Label Bookkeeping services is an innovative solution that is becoming more and more popular among businesses. These services provide a special method for managing financial duties effectively, freeing up companies to concentrate on their main operations and growth plans. We’ll look at how White Label Bookkeeping can help US firms expand and develop in this blog.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
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How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
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Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA): The Pot Line 5 Expansion Project
1. +
PIF Case Presentation - ALBA
Group 1
111 Rakshit Jhunjunwala
115 Ankitesh Mathur
211 Manu Shrivastava
301 Balagopal Padmakumar
402 Rishi Bajaj
2. +
Introduction
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), was planning to add a fifth pot line
Boost its aluminium production capacity to over 60% to more than 8,30,000 tons per
year.
Proposed $1.7 billion project
External consultant named Taylor-Dejongh (TDJ) to act as the project’s financial
advisor.
The consultant offered various financial options which included a structured corporate
credit using as many as five options inclusive of both project and corporate finance.
With the past experience of Pot 4, the company had plans to seek financing from
multiple sources.
The company initially worried about the economic situation at that time and they
feared if the project would get tainted and hence a diminishing public sentiment.
3. +
Bahrain
Bahrain,as a country was not quite up to the
standards in the oil and gas market as compared
to other Middle Eastern countries
Energy sector remained the largest contributor
to the country’s GDP followed by financial
services and Manufacturing ( Aluminium) at 25%,
19% and 12% respectively.
One of the main attractions the Bahrain
Government posted was that they did not tax
corporate income.
4. +
ALBA
Alba was incorporated in 1968 as JV between the Government of Bahrain, with an original
ownership interest of 18% and a consortium of aluminium users.
It was the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East and it began production with two pot lines
and a production capacity to over 500,000 tons
Alba had a history of strong credit history, having operated for more than 30 years without
default.
The company’s pot 4 project was huge success which added 235,000 tons of annual capacity at a
cost of $1.5 billion.
Alba over the years became the largest single-site smelters in the world but also one of the low-
cost producers.
The pot line 4 projects saw financing which included a combination of commercial bank loans and
export credits plus a small amount of Islamic finance.
It paid debt service out of revenue generated through a quota engagement with its shareholders.
Before the pot line 5 projects were to be set up, the company had to analyse the economic
feasibility (Phase 1) and assess their financing options (Phase 2).
5. +
ALBA - Phase 1
TDJ carrying out the economic feasibility study
review of the project’s economic feasibility
a recommendation on the optimal organizational structure
an assessment of the market’s overall ability to finance the project.
TDJ concluded cost of $1.7billion but only if the project was combined with Alba’s
existing operations.
Project could not be financed on standalone basis without significant structural
changes to the company and therefore the project’s debt had to be paid by Alba’s
total cash flow without recourse to the sponsors.
Hence it would be classified as a project finance deal.
However Alba rejected the proposal citing the reason that the deal would be very
expensive than a structured corporate credit.
Also, it would have to undergo a major restructuring of Alba’s business model and
assets as well as a much larger equity commitment from the sponsors of $500 million
or more would be required.
6. +
Phase 2
With the Phase 1 completed, the team proceeded toward phase two
for identifying the suitable sources of financing.
TDJ came up with eight viable sources of financing namely,
Commercial bank loans
Project Bonds( Local or International)
Islamic financial instruments
ECA financing: direct loans or guaranteed/ insured loans
Metals-linked facility: bank loan with repayment either in metal or linked
to metal prices
Subordinated debt
Private Placement debt
Loans from multilateral agencies such as development banks.
7. +
Rejection of Sources
Option Reason for Rejection
International Bond Price quotes coming in from markets
were high. Also Alba would have to
have ratings from different agencies
which meant more time is required
Private Placement Spreads were too expensive
Loans from Development Banks Alba would not qualify for a
multilateral loan for pot 5 project
considering the past experiences
with the pot 4 project
Subordinated Debt Sponsors were not interested in
putting more capital into the deal.
8. +
Phase 2
Therefore after eliminating the above stated options, TDJ prepared a
financing scenario that used up to five sources of debt:
Commercial Bank finance
a local bond
an Islamic tranche
a metals linked facility
possibly ECA loans or loan guarantees/ insurance.
The company went into paper works with a proposed financing from
multisource financing, thus forming a strategy of creating a
competitive bidding process that would give Alba the best deal
possible.
9. + Advantage of multi-source financing strategy
Participating several lenders stimulate competition
More power to negotiate for customer
More safety:-Multi-source finance reduce the dependency of
customer on any single lenders.
Low cost as compared to single
10. +
Multi-sourced benefits related to Alba
Local Bond
Allow investors to participate in and benefit from the
project.
Develop the local Capital markets.
Consistent with the government policy
Islamic financing
Bahrain is an Islamic country and a regional center for
Islamic finance
11. +
Multi-sourced benefits related to Alba
Metals-linked facility
The hedging component allow to decrease cost of debt.
Could be viewed as a competing source of Capital
ECA
Availability: more easy to be obtained
Hallo effect: help sponsors attract financing
12. +
Disadvantages of multi-sourced
financing
Complexity: the more parties involved the more difficult the
transaction
On going management complicated
Difficult to manage a deal in the event default
For Islamic tranche: the problem of asset ownership
14. + Amount
Single source Multiple source
Limited Very huge
Preferred when relatively less Used when huge amount is
amount is needed and in short needed.
time.
Time
Single source Multiple source
• Less time consuming • Much time consuming
• Preferred when need • Preferred when quantum
is urgent. and cost of funds are
more important.
15. + Loan spread
Single source Multiple source
Rises sharply with loan Don’t increase much with
amount amount.
Increases more in case of
projects.
Complexity (for borrower)
Single source Multiple source
• Less complex • More complex
• Can be used when fast • Should be used when cost
and hassle free but is of more important and
small amount of finance when expertise is
needed. available
16. Expertise (in case of raising or borrowing
+ company)
Single source Multiple source
Less expertise needed More expertise needed
Costs of expertise also to be
beared.
Negotiating power (for borrowers)
Single source Multiple source
• Very less • More
• Number of sources tends
• Can be used when to create a competition
project have a low among them benefiting
risk rating . the borrower
17. Negotiating power on price and terms (in case of
+ lenders)
Single source Multiple source
High Low
Tends to increase the interest
rates
Decisions of quantum
Single source Multiple source
• Only one source so • Capacity- pricing
only it should tradeoffs for each source
finance . is to be determined and
then the final decisions
have to be taken.
18. + Financing costs
Single source Multiple source
Usually the lender is in the Overall usually lower than
dominating position. single source
Usually higher than multiple
source.
Conflicts of interests and constraints
Single source Multiple source
• Low • High
19. + Additional costs
Single source Multiple source
• Low • High
• Example :
Advisory fees
• Only one source is
Execution fees
there.
Legal fees
Structure, manage and restructure (in case needed).
Single source Multiple source
• Decisions in the hands • Many parties thus a bit
of only one source. complex
20. +
Source of financing Type of financing
Commercial banks loans Financing projects (covenants related to
the financial and operating performance to
control project cash flows)
Local bond Financing corporations (Dividend paid over
the firm cash flows)
Islamic loan Financing projects (project assets
ownership)
Metals-linked facility Financing corporations (transaction related
to the output)
ECA loans Financing projects
21. +
Source of financing Motivations
Local Bond Allow investors to participate in and
benefit from the project.
Develop the local Capital markets.
Consistent with the government policy.
Islamic financing Bahrain is an Islamic country and a
regional center for Islamic finance
Metals-linked facility The hedging component allow to
decrease cost of debt.
Could be viewed as a competing source
of Capital
ECA Availability
Halo effect