A sub-investment grade issuer found strong demand for the first hybrid perpetual bond from Colombia
Category: Deals of the Year Awards
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: 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