A deep dive into acquisition finance in Latin America

March 3, 2025
Javier Garibay Güemez
Raúl Fernández Briseño
Abstract

This chapter reviews the current M&A trends in Latin America, examining the structure of acquisition financing in the region, the role of various parties, the importance of due diligence and the specific protections and considerations essential for navigating acquisition finance.

When structuring an acquisition, one of the paramount decisions confronting the involved parties is the strategy to obtain financing. This decision must strike a balance between the buyer’s desire to seek efficient financing that neither inflates the overall acquisition cost nor curtails operational flexibility post-closing, and the seller’s desire to ensure closing certainty and receipt of the purchase price at closing in a timely manner.

In the ever-evolving landscape of global M&A, Latin America stands as a region of unique opportunities and challenges. As businesses seek to expand their footprint, the intricacies of acquisition finance in this diverse region come to the forefront. While acquisition finance serves as a powerful tool for funding acquisitions, its structure, parties, documentation and regional specificities in Latin America demand a deep understanding.

When structuring an acquisition, one of the paramount decisions confronting the involved parties is the strategy to obtain financing. This decision must strike a balance between the buyer’s desire to seek efficient financing that neither inflates the overall acquisition cost nor curtails operational flexibility post-closing, and the seller’s desire to ensure closing certainty and receipt of the purchase price at closing in a timely manner.

In the ever-evolving landscape of global M&A, Latin America stands as a region of unique opportunities and challenges. As businesses seek to expand their footprint, the intricacies of acquisition finance in this diverse region come to the forefront. While acquisition finance serves as a powerful tool for funding acquisitions, its structure, parties, documentation and regional specificities in Latin America demand a deep understanding.

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