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The Receivable Put product is a more effective hedge than other potential alternatives. The following highlights the benefits over the more traditional set of credit risk management tools:
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Factoring
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Trade
Insurance |
Credit Default Swaps |
Receivable Put
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Tenor Flexibility |
Typically minimum 6 months
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Typically minimum of 1 year
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Typically minimum of 1, 3, or 5 years, depending on market liquidity in name
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Can be structured on a month to month basis
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Obligor Coverage |
Often unavailable for high yield and distressed names
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Often unavailable for high yield or distressed names, often cancelable
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Limited to liquid names
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Can offer protection on liquid names with public debt
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Pricing |
Often prohibitive for high yield or distressed names
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Relatively inexpensive for available names
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Higher than insurance
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Typically higher than CDS
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Ease of Execution |
Typically requires 3 months due diligence
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Can require substantial underwriting review process
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Easy execution for liquid names
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Easy execution for liquid names
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Coverage Level |
Can be 100% or some hair-cut (20%)
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Requires a deductible or co-insurance (10 -20%)
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Does not cover A/R, limited to bank debt and bonds
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Up to 100% payment at settlement
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Other Considerations |
Negative connotation with customers
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Claims process is cumbersome, including a 180-day waiting period
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For certain credits, can be difficult to source bonds for settlement
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May be tailored to cover fluctuating balances
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For additional information, please contact:
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Credit Trading |
Corporate Structuring and Solutions Janet Wiener |
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