Nicholas Yaxley.

About Nicholas Yaxley

Nick founded BondAdviser in July 2014. He has over 15 years’ experience in developing research and investment solutions across Public and Private Credit Markets. Read bio >
27 Feb, 2017

New Issue: Challenger Capital Notes 2

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Feb 27, 2017|Hybrids|

On 28th February 2017, Challenger Ltd (CGF) announced a new issue namely Challenger Capital Notes 2 (prospective ASX Code: CGFPB). The purpose of this transaction is to provide Regulatory Capital for the group but more specifically, it will be treated as additional Tier 1 capital. The indicative size of the offer is [$350 million] but CGF retain the ability to [...]

22 Feb, 2017

New Issue: PERLS IX

By |2021-09-24T10:43:39+10:00Feb 22, 2017|Hybrids|

On the 20th of February 2017, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) announced a new issue namely PERLS IX (Prospective ASX Code: CBAPF). The notes are expected to be issued on the 31st of March 2017. The purpose of this transaction is to provide Regulatory Capital for the group but more specifically, it will be treated as additional Tier 1 [...]

22 Feb, 2017

Paladin: Restructuring at its Best

By |2017-02-22T05:52:48+11:00Feb 22, 2017|Case Study|

Along with most uranium miners, Paladin Energy (ASX: PDN) has faced increased pressure from decade-low uranium prices and over-supply of yellowcake (impure uranium oxide obtained during processing of uranium ore). With soft top-line growth and failure to sell a 24% stake of its flagship Langer Heinrich mine putting downwards pressure on its liquidity, the company has proposed a balance sheet [...]

22 Feb, 2017

EBITDA or Cashflow?

By |2017-02-22T05:48:51+11:00Feb 22, 2017|Education|

In the world of credit analysis, investors are often misled by EBITDA as it is sometimes used as a proxy for cashflow. EBITDA refers to a company's earnings before interest expense, taxation, depreciation and amortisation of certain capital expenses. While it is commonly used as a benchmark between peers, the measure does not account for capital expenditures, fails to accurately [...]