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STRUCTURED CAPITAL

Structured Capital

Bespoke capital structures for real estate transactions where conventional senior debt alone does not provide the required flexibility, leverage or execution certainty.

Capital structures tailored to the transaction

Real estate transactions do not always fit within conventional senior lending parameters. Acquisition timing, leverage requirements, development risk or an evolving business plan may require a more flexible capital structure.

KSCG structures financing solutions that can combine senior debt with subordinated, mezzanine, preferred equity or other alternative forms of capital.

The objective is to create a capital structure reflecting the underlying asset, sponsor strategy, cash flows and intended exit while maintaining a clear route to execution.

Applications

Where structured capital can be used

01

Higher Leverage

Capital structures designed to increase proceeds beyond conventional senior debt parameters.

02

Complex Acquisitions

Financing where the asset, timing or business plan requires multiple layers of capital.

03

Development Capital

Supplemental capital alongside senior development debt where additional leverage is required.

04

Transitional Situations

Capital for assets moving through acquisition, repositioning, development or stabilisation.

05

Portfolio Transactions

Bespoke capital structures for multi-asset acquisitions, refinancing or recapitalisations.

06

Special Situations

Financing for transactions that fall outside standard bank or conventional debt fund criteria.

Capital Structure

Building the right capital stack

Structured capital is not a single financing product. The appropriate solution depends on required leverage, transaction risk and the position each capital provider takes within the structure.

Stretch Senior

Higher leverage senior financing beyond conventional bank parameters.

Whole Loan

A single facility providing combined senior and additional leverage within one financing structure.

Mezzanine Capital

Subordinated debt positioned behind the senior facility to increase overall proceeds.

Preferred Equity

Equity-like capital with negotiated priority economics within the transaction structure.

Structuring Considerations

Key financing considerations

01

Leverage

Required proceeds relative to asset value, cost and the overall capital requirement.

02

Capital Cost

The blended economic cost of senior, subordinated and equity-like capital.

03

Cash Flow

Current and projected cash flows available to service interest and other capital obligations.

04

Intercreditor Position

Ranking, security and contractual relationships between different capital providers.

05

Sponsor Commitment

The sponsor's equity contribution and alignment within the overall capital structure.

06

Exit Strategy

The route to repay or refinance each layer of capital at the appropriate point in the business plan.

Our Approach

Structuring the complete capital solution

KSCG begins with the transaction rather than a predetermined financing product. The asset, business plan, sponsor profile, capital requirement and exit strategy determine which structures are appropriate.

01

Analyse

Review the transaction, capital requirement and current financing constraints.

02

Structure

Design an appropriate combination of senior and alternative capital.

03

Source

Identify lenders and investors whose mandate fits the proposed structure.

04

Execute

Coordinate terms, intercreditor matters, due diligence and transaction closing.

Markets

Structured capital across European markets

01

Netherlands

Structured financing for complex investment, development and transitional real estate transactions.

02

Spain

Alternative and structured capital for domestic and international real estate sponsors.

03

European Markets

Cross-border solutions through institutional, private credit and alternative capital relationships.

Discuss a structured capital requirement

Speak with KSCG about transactions requiring more flexibility or leverage than conventional senior debt can provide.

Discuss a transaction