Pathway I — Stock Lending
Stock Lending & Equity-Backed Finance.
Wessex acts as an intermediary, introducing holders of exchange-traded equity to institutional counterparties offering stock lending and equity-backed finance. We facilitate contact and discussions; the provider assesses eligibility and agrees terms directly with you. Wessex does not provide loans or execute transactions.
The reasons differ from one holder to the next: capital to grow a business, a wider spread of investments, funds committed to an acquisition, or simply liquidity for a personal obligation. In each case, borrowing against stock is a considered alternative to an outright sale. Ownership, economic exposure and other rights depend on the structure and terms agreed with the counterparty.
Our Role
From holding to introduction.
- 01
Qualification
We discuss your listed holdings, funding objectives and timetable to identify potential institutional counterparties. Each provider assesses eligibility and any indicative terms independently.
- 02
Introduction
We introduce you to prospective lending or financing providers and facilitate initial discussions. You and the provider consider the proposed structure with your appointed advisers.
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Terms
You agree any collateral requirements, advance rate, ownership treatment, voting rights, dividends and recall provisions directly with the counterparty. Wessex is not the lender or executing party.
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Provider Responsibilities
The counterparty and appointed service providers manage funding, collateral, reporting and the return of securities or repayment in accordance with the agreed documents. Wessex does not manage collateral or settle transactions.
Objectives Served
Four reasons shareholders borrow against stock.
I
Fund business growth
Explore financing against a listed holding for expansion, new markets or operational investment, subject to the provider’s assessment and agreed terms.
II
Diversify investments
Consider equity-backed finance to diversify investments, with the treatment of your existing holding determined by the agreed structure.
III
Support acquisitions
Explore finance against an existing position to support an acquisition or management buy-out as an alternative to an outright sale.
IV
Improve liquidity
Consider borrowing against listed equity for a personal, tax or estate obligation, subject to eligibility, the agreed terms and your own professional advice.
Holding listed positions you have no intention of selling?
An early, confidential conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing.