JPMorgan's Li on Structure of India Loans

The video features a discussion at the Indian Low Market Conference in Mumbai, hosted by the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association. Sonya Lee from JP Morgan discusses acquisition structures in India, focusing on corporate acquisitions and leveraged buyouts (LBOs). She explains the role of Indian and international banks in financing these deals and highlights regulatory constraints that limit Indian banks' participation in LBO financing. The conversation provides insights into the dynamics of acquisition financing in India.

Who hosted the Indian Loan Market Conference in Mumbai?

• Mumbai Stock Exchange

• Indian Government

• JP Morgan

• Asia Pacific Loan Market Association

What is a key feature of the corporate acquisition structure in India?

• Only international banks provide financing

• Offshore companies buy Indian companies

• Indian companies buy overseas companies

• No guarantees are provided

In the LBO type structure, who is typically the buyer?

• An Indian parent company

• A local Indian bank

• An offshore holding company

• A government entity

Which type of banks are involved in corporate acquisition financing in India?

• Only Indian banks

• Only international banks

• Both Indian and international banks

• No banks are involved

Why are Indian banks not involved in LBO financing?

• They focus only on domestic acquisitions

• They lack the necessary capital

• They are not allowed under the regulatory regime

• They are not interested in overseas markets