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Debt, credit & capital structure · Working

Mezzanine financing

Also called: mezz debt

ELI5

Financing combining debt-like priority with higher return features, often subordinated.

Used in conversation

“Finance will reconcile mezzanine financing before the board pack goes out.”

Pitch context

You will see “Mezzanine financing” in financial models, budgets, board packs and investor materials when the discussion reaches debt, credit & capital structure.

Why it matters: In debt, credit & capital structure, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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