Supporting the Financing and Treasury Department in the IPO and debt refinancing process
Background and objectives mission
Faced with our client's strategic project to float on the stock market, the company aims to obtain the approval of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) while refinancing the group's debt with a banking pool. This context includes the need to secure financing and optimize the group's financial structure in a key phase of capital and financial transformation.
approach adopted
The assignment involved in-depth studies of the accounting impacts of the refinancing operation, particularly in relation to IFRS 9. Local treasury teams were assisted in accurately accounting for the financial consequences of the refinancing. Several scenarios were projected and analyzed, enabling us to anticipate the effects on net debt, free cash flow and leverage, in order to adjust the Group's financial strategy.
Benefits obtained
- Validation of key accounting impacts to ensure compliant accounting for refinancing transactions
- Scenario projections providing a clear view of possible financial adjustments
- Facilitating strategic decision-making in dealings with the AMF and banks
- Helping to secure the agreements required for the IPO