The HudsonWest Approach
HudsonWest is a full-service equity derivatives and convertible securities advisory firm focused on one thing:
We draw on six decades of experience in the equity-linked space to deliver the to clients across the full breadth of equity-linked products:
Issuing convertible securities is a complex and challenging undertaking for companies. Having HudsonWest in your corner ensures you'll receive objective, independent advice from a trusted partner.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have advised on over $60 billion of convertible issuance in their lengthy careers. Choosing HudsonWest means you'll get advice from a partner who has the expertise and experience to guide you through the entire issuance process.
Why HudsonWest?
We'll remain with you as a partner throughout the life of your convertible security. Our diverse structuring, legal, risk, tax and accounting background ensures you'll receive the best advice, whether on big-picture structuring questions or detailed mechanical ones. And while we're intimately familiar with the underwriter landscape and have relationships with each of the personalities on each desk, we won't steer you toward or away from particular banks — we make sure you get honest advice that's always in your best interests.
Call spreads can provide several key benefits for issuers when executed alongside a convertible issuance, but companies can be exposed to various risks without proper advice. HudsonWest knows how to mitigate these risks — and get you the value you deserve — better than any other advisor.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have advised on over $20 billion notional value of call spreads (including capped calls). We know the market, and we give companies the tools they need so they receive the most competitive pricing while remaining protected.
Why HudsonWest?
Failing to negotiate your call spread correctly against a bank counterparty could cost you tens of millions of dollars. Partnering with HudsonWest ensures you'll receive best-in-class negotiation and an experienced advisor on your team. We make sure you find the right bank counterparties for optimal pricing, and we work with your legal, tax and accounting teams for a seamless execution.
Terminating a derivative transaction early isn't something a company should be forced to do alone. HudsonWest has the unique expertise to advise when the stakes are high.
Our experience
We've been part of some of the most meaningful and complex unwind situations over the last few decades, working with and across from every bank on the street. HudsonWest knows the various paths issuers can take when faced with an unwind, and we have strong banking relationships to aid you in negotiations.
Why HudsonWest?
We'll make sure you have the best information to negotiate the best possible outcome, regardless of whether the call spread being terminated is a HudsonWest-advised transaction. We advise on options for timing and settlement, optimizing logistics whenever possible. While involving HudsonWest in the call spread itself will put you in a stronger position should your transaction be unwound due to a merger or similar event, we work within your existing transaction structure to protect you and your shareholders.
Forward sales of equity can be an integral part of a company's capital-raising strategy. HudsonWest has more experience with forward sales than any other advisor.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have advised on over $20 billion of equity forward sales. We have experience designing both marketed forward sales and at-the-market (ATM) "dribble-out" programs, whether as a standalone issuance or coupled with a side-by-side equity offering.
Why HudsonWest?
When you partner with HudsonWest, you get the benefit of our experience with all different types of equity-linked securities, including forward sales. We'll not only help you achieve optimal pricing for the public offering portion of the forward sale and help protect you in the coupled derivative (forward) transaction, but we'll coordinate all of the various moving parts to ensure a smooth execution.
Whether you're a company, CEO or financial sponsor, HudsonWest can help you negotiate and execute a large-scale margin loan transaction efficiently and effectively.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have worked with and across from some of the world's largest financial sponsors and investment banks on a diversity of large margin loan transactions. We have unique experience with various equity structures, including multiple-class common stock and partnership units.
Why HudsonWest?
HudsonWest knows the margin loan business and the major lending bank teams. And we know how to best achieve the primary goals of each stakeholder in the margin loan process — be it the company seeking to protect its shareholders and board, the shareholder seeking to monetize its existing equity position or the financial sponsor seeking to return capital to its limited partners. Margin loans can be incredibly time-consuming and complicated transactions, and having HudsonWest on your team can save both time and money.
When special, complex situations arise, HudsonWest can help you and your organization navigate the landscape while helping you achieve your economic, tax and accounting goals.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have advised companies, individuals and financial sponsors on a variety of extraordinarily complex, challenging hedging transactions totaling in the billions of dollars.
Why HudsonWest?
We're passionate about the equity-linked space. We love the challenge of a unique situation, and we have the experience to work within your parameters to achieve an optimal outcome. With our structuring, legal, tax and accounting background, HudsonWest can provide assistance across all aspects of the most complicated transactions.
Issuing convertible securities is a complex and challenging undertaking for companies. Having HudsonWest in your corner ensures you'll receive objective, independent advice from a trusted partner.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have advised on over $60 billion of convertible issuance in their lengthy careers. Choosing HudsonWest means you'll get advice from a partner who has the expertise and experience to guide you through the entire issuance process.
Why HudsonWest?
We'll remain with you as a partner throughout the life of your convertible security. Our diverse structuring, legal, risk, tax and accounting background ensures you'll receive the best advice, whether on big-picture structuring questions or detailed mechanical ones. And while we're intimately familiar with the underwriter landscape and have relationships with each of the personalities on each desk, we won't steer you toward or away from particular banks — we make sure you get honest advice that's always in your best interests.
Call spreads can provide several key benefits for issuers when executed alongside a convertible issuance, but companies can be exposed to various risks without proper advice. HudsonWest knows how to mitigate these risks — and get you the value you deserve — better than any other advisor.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have advised on over $20 billion notional value of call spreads (including capped calls). We know the market, and we give companies the tools they need so they receive the most competitive pricing while remaining protected.
Why HudsonWest?
Failing to negotiate your call spread correctly against a bank counterparty could cost you tens of millions of dollars. Partnering with HudsonWest ensures you'll receive best-in-class negotiation and an experienced advisor on your team. We make sure you find the right bank counterparties for optimal pricing, and we work with your legal, tax and accounting teams for a seamless execution.
Terminating a derivative transaction early isn't something a company should be forced to do alone. HudsonWest has the unique expertise to advise when the stakes are high.
Our experience
We've been part of some of the most meaningful and complex unwind situations over the past several decades, working with and across from every bank on the street. HudsonWest knows the various paths issuers can take when faced with an unwind, and we have strong banking relationships to aid you in negotiations.
Why HudsonWest?
We'll make sure you have the best information to negotiate the best possible outcome, regardless of whether the call spread being terminated is a HudsonWest-advised transaction. We advise on options for timing and settlement, optimizing logistics whenever possible. While involving HudsonWest in the call spread itself will put you in a stronger position should your transaction be unwound due to a merger or similar event, we work within your existing transaction structure to protect you and your shareholders.
Forward sales of equity can be an integral part of a company's capital-raising strategy. HudsonWest has more experience with forward sales than any other advisor.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have advised on over $20 billion of equity forward sales. We have experience designing both marketed forward sales and at-the-market (ATM) "dribble-out" programs, whether as a standalone issuance or coupled with a side-by-side equity offering.
Why HudsonWest?
When you partner with HudsonWest, you get the benefit of our experience with all different types of equity-linked securities, including forward sales. We'll not only help you achieve optimal pricing for the public offering portion of the forward sale and help protect you in the coupled derivative (forward) transaction, but we'll coordinate all of the various moving parts to ensure a smooth execution.
Whether you're a company, CEO or financial sponsor, HudsonWest can help you negotiate and execute a large-scale margin loan transaction efficiently and effectively.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have worked with and across from some of the world's largest financial sponsors and investment banks on a diversity of large margin loan transactions. We have unique experience with various equity structures, including multiple-class common stock and partnership units.
Why HudsonWest?
HudsonWest knows the margin loan business and the major lending bank teams. And we know how to best achieve the primary goals of each stakeholder in the margin loan process — be it the company seeking to protect its shareholders and board, the shareholder seeking to monetize its existing equity position or the financial sponsor seeking to return capital to its limited partners. Margin loans can be incredibly time-consuming and complicated transactions, and having HudsonWest on your team can save both time and money.
When special, complex situations arise, HudsonWest can help you and your organization navigate the landscape while helping you achieve your economic, tax and accounting goals.
Our experience
HudsonWest's principals have advised companies, individuals and financial sponsors on a variety of extraordinarily complex, challenging hedging transactions totaling in the billions of dollars.
Why HudsonWest?
We're passionate about the equity-linked space. We love the challenge of a unique situation, and we have the experience to work within your parameters to achieve an optimal outcome. With our structuring, legal, tax and accounting background, HudsonWest can provide assistance across all aspects of the most complicated transactions.
Transaction structuring advice and alternatives
And when we help structure your transaction, we do so with your best interests always in mind.
Best-in-class document negotiation
We simply have the detailed knowledge other advisors don't.
Pricing assistance and education
We'll not only help you get the best pricing on your transaction — we'll also make sure you understand it.
Coordination with outside advisors
With our unparalleled relationships across the banking, legal, accounting and corporate service industries, we help ensure your various teams stay focused.
Seamless transaction execution
We'll be your advisor, not a disruptor.
Ongoing post-transaction advice
It's part of our commitment to ensure your transaction remains a successful one.
Transaction structuring advice and alternatives
And when we help structure your transaction, we do so with your best interests always in mind.
Best-in-class document negotiation
We simply have the detailed knowledge other advisors don't.
Pricing assistance and education
We'll not only help you get the best pricing on your transaction — we'll also make sure you understand it.
Coordination with outside advisors
With our unparalleled relationships across the banking, legal, accounting and corporate service industries, we help ensure your various teams stay focused.
Seamless transaction execution
We'll be your advisor, not a disruptor.
Ongoing post-transaction advice
It's part of our commitment to ensure your transaction remains a successful one.
