Corporate Client Group

Providing a full suite of financing solutions in support of, Project Finance transactions including those with an emphasis on ESG focused renewable energy, and government sponsored Public-Private-Partnership (P3) infrastructure project ventures in Canada.

• As a trusted, experienced and flexible financing partner, we have the proven capabilities and expertise to successfully execute project and infrastructure financing transactions.
• We leverage the capabilities of RBC platforms to provide short and long term committed senior credit facilities, hedging strategies and execution, and debt capital markets or private placement bond issuances.
• We provide dedicated national coverage to select sponsors, developers and bid teams operating in Canada who are pursuing non-recourse or limited recourse project finance transactions, and P3 transactions with Canadian federal, provincial, municipal and regional governments or their designated Authorities or Ministries.
• We provide support for a wide array of projects varying in scope, complexity and size ranging from $25MM and up.
• RBC has a strong history of #1 rankings in Arranger league tables and Deal of the Year awards.

• Project Finance: We structure and arrange non-recourse debt for renewable energy and other project developments.
• P3s: RBC relevant areas of expertise include utilities, airports, light rail, toll roads, transit, hospitals and social infrastructure.

Providing covenant light Asset Based Lending (“ABL”) credit facilities for Canadian businesses in a variety of industries (facility sizes from $2 million up to large syndicated transactions).

• Leading Canadian ABL business with a team of 35 experienced professionals across Canada delivering ABL solutions to companies of all sizes
• Our facilities provide funding matched to the unique characteristics of your industry and business allowing our clients to focus on what they do best: grow their business and succeed
• We partner with a local RBC relationship coverage team to bring our clients all the products, services and advice offered by RBC

• Flexible, covenant light credit facilities based on the value of your assets (up to 90% on accounts receivable and 90% of appraised inventory value).
• ABL credit facilities are ideal for businesses that are looking for growth financing not constrained by conventional lending criteria/financial covenants, funding a merger or acquisition, have seasonal or cyclical borrowing needs, are experiencing restricted cash flows/a turn-around situation or that need to refinance existing debt, restructure and/or recapitalize.

Providing mergers and acquisitions advisory services to Canadian companies operating in a variety of industries.

• Focus on Private Company M&A, with geographic coverage of all Canadian markets - 30+ bankers, 6 offices
• RBC ranks as #1 mid-market M&A advisor in North America; #1 M&A advisor in Canada
• Global network of industry leading sector coverage teams
• Global relationships with key decision makers in public and private businesses, private equity firms
• Ability to access RBC’s deep resources in leverage finance, commercial lending, market research, and wealth management

• Business Divestitures: Working with business owners to develop and execute a divestiture process designed to maximize the value of the business being sold.
• Acquisitions: We have extensive experience assisting companies manage the acquisition process including valuation, negotiations, and capital structure.
• Buyouts: We provide advice to companies or individuals seeking to complete a management or shareholder buyout.

Providing treasury and cash management advisory services to RBC’s top tier corporate, institutional and public sector client base..

• Best known for our customer service and advice, fielding a dedicated, knowledgeable team with a genuine interest in the details and challenges of it’s clients.
• Proud leader in digital enablement with innovative solutions designed to leverage technology to simplify and secure client’s payment process, while providing more flexibility and richer information.
• RBC has long held a position of strength in the Canadian market demonstrated by our number one position across all payment types.
• Well versed in industry developments affecting our clients

• Experienced in-country relationship management coverage providing options and solutions to improve efficiencies, streamline/reduce costs, and mitigate risk for clients operating in Canada, ensuring they are kept abreast of the latest industry and regulatory changes.
• Focus on addressing our client’s complex liquidity management issues providing advice to help manage their investment risk, and optimize investment returns within acceptable risk parameters.
• Dedicated service team assigned for “day to day” service needs, providing personalized support and advice on fraud management, account opening, documentation, and new cash management solutions.

Team of dedicated professionals responsible for distribution. marketing and underwriting of multi-bank transactions within the Corporate Client Group.

• Canadian Market Leader in Structuring and Syndications: RBC acted as the lead bank, administrative agent and bookrunner on more deal volumes in Canada than any other financial institution over the last 15 years.
• CCG Loan Syndications draws from best practices including transaction databases going bock 20 years to formulate client solutions.
• National and Cross-Border Presence: A national mandate with coast-to-coast coverage. Including expertise in cross-border transactions.
• Extensive Product Offering: Collaboration with Senior Debt Solutions. M&A. ABL. Leveraged Finance, and Mezzanine to offer a multi-product solution.

• Scale Loan Facilities: Establish lending facility structures that can be scaled by borrowers beyond the appetite of a single bank. With transactions as small as $50 million and growing to over $1billion+.
• Most Attractive Terms: Given focus on the mid-market specifically. allows CCG borrowers to top the most favourable pockets of lender appetite to arrange larger credit solutions with the most client friendly terms and pricing.
• Optimal Client Experience: Minimize the administrative burden of negotiating terms, renewals and loan agreements with multiple financial institutions.
• Underwriting capabilities: Provide clients with the option to transfer market and execution risk from the borrower to RBC. The ability to provide a firm commitment on loan amounts and terms in instances where the borrowers need certainty of funds: especially beneficial in acquisition financing or other contractual requirements.

Provides junior capital to Canadian and U.S. based mid-market companies across a wide range of industries.

Providing dedicated national coverage to Private Equity firms who are pursuing transactions with Canadian mid-market companies

• RBC’s MMLF team has the required breadth and depth of experience in structuring and closing transactions in to ensure and efficient financing process
• We partner with Canadian and US private equity firms acquiring a Canadian business or businesses with assets in Canada where an experienced financing partner can add significant value and create unique opportunities
• Whether it is a single bank hold, a “club” facility or a formal syndication, RBC’s MMLF team works together with sponsors to determine the optimal financing structure
• RBC’s MMLF team focuses on companies who have EBITDA between $5 and $75 million.
• We are able to leverage the full capabilities of RBC’s platforms to provide a unique North American perspective on the PE market

Dedicated to structuring unique and complex senior debt solutions required for:

• Leveraged Buy-Outs (“LBO”): Working with PE firms to build and develop a capital structure for either majority or minority acquisitions
• Recapitalizations: supporting PE firms and other shareholders by offering distribution financing to help return capital to shareholders
• Platform Build-Outs: Helping PE firms expand on existing strategies by acquiring companies that provide synergies to leverage current portfolio holdings
• Capital Call Facilities: Subscription credit facilities to provide PE funds liquidity between transactions and investor capital calls