AWARDS: Initial Public Offering
Latin America’s largest IPO of 2015 weathered the storm of a potential default in Greece, providing some light during a dark year for the equities market
AWARDS: Investment Bank
Blending the right amount of local, regional and global expertise has helped this firm shine in LatAm debt, equity capital markets and M&A
AWARDS: Private Equity
After a six-year investment, this Colombian fund made a highly profitable exit in a deal that underscores the rise of LatAm’s own buyside
AWARDS: Domestic M&A Deal
An Argentine acquisition illustrates the impact of the country’s changing political landscape for corporates looking to capture growth
AWARDS: Syndicated loan
A complex financing structure drew plaudits from rival bankers for its sophisticated execution and success in attracting new lenders
AWARDS: Restructuring
This low-income homebuilder carried out a multi-billion dollar restructuring under new legislation, negotiating with thousands of creditors to reduce debt
AWARDS: Local Currency Deal
The Andean sovereign increased its investor base, extended its maturities and pre-financed debt in this remarkable liability management exercise
AWARDS: Structured Financing
This issuer became the first South American airline to employ a complex financing tool, overcoming untested legal ground in multiple jurisdictions to significantly upsize this landmark transaction
AWARDS: Trade Finance
One borrower has bucked a trend of credit weakening in Brazil, underscoring its strengthening profile with a heavily-subscribed term loan extension
AWARDS: DEALS OF THE YEAR 2015
A nimble, innovative approach to fickle markets helped Latin America’s most impressive institutions raise capital and execute strategic transactions in 2015. LatinFinance recognizes the stand-out deals and dealmakers for their resounding success during a difficult year
AWARDS: Law Firm: Latin America
Participation on a wide variety of successful deals across the region set this practice apart
AWARDS: Sovereign Issuer & Sovereign Bond of the Year
The sovereign set records and precedents for cross-border bonds across billions of dollars of issuances
AWARDS: Law Firm: Brazil
While emphasizing long-term client relationships, this firm is targeting a growing volume of mergers and acquisitions
AWARDS: Corporate Issuer, Quasi-Sovereign Bond & Financing Innovation of the Year
The oil company once again led the way for Latin American issuers with a breadth of transactions, from the very large to the very novel
AWARDS: Law Firm: Mexico
This firm blends experience, with an emphasis on relationships and technical sophistication to maintain and grow its stable of clients that includes some of Mexico’s largest issuers
AWARDS: Corporate High-Grade Bond
The Mexican food company overcame split ratings and a six-year hiatus from the bond market to score investment grade terms
AWARDS: Law Firm: Andes
Creativity, expertise and collaboration characterize this firm’s approach to clients and transactions
AWARDS: Corporate High-Yield Bond
A sub-investment grade issuer found strong demand for the first hybrid perpetual bond from Colombia
AWARDS: Bond House
As a lack of issuance from Brazilian borrowers last year drove bond volumes across the region down to their lowest levels since 2009, Bank of America-Merrill Lynch emerged to lead debt capital markets activity
AWARDS: Sovereign Liability Management
The Caribbean sovereign stands out for a savvy transaction that significantly improved its debt profile
AWARDS: Equity House
A significant leap in this year’s league tables coupled with a wide-reaching network makes this bank stand out during a weak year for Latin American equities
AWARDS: Corporate Liability Management
Timing, significance and novelty highlight the protein producer’s transaction in a challenging market for Brazilian borrowers
AWARDS: M&A House
A global presence and a willingness to embrace complexity has propelled this bank to award-winning advisory roles
AWARDS: Equity Follow-On, Cross-Border M&A
Latin America’s largest follow-on this year financed a jumbo cross-border acquisition during a turbulent backdrop in Brazil
AWARDS: Loan House
The lender’s breadth and volume of activity throughout Latin America is complemented by a strategy that aims to include mid-size corporate clients and transactions
AWARDS: Syndicated loan (1)
A complex financing structure drew plaudits from rival bankers for its sophisticated execution and success in attracting new lenders