Strategic Acquisition Finance

Our Strategic & Acquisition Finance teams are active through a network of professionals based in Paris, London/Frankfurt, Madrid, New York and Hong Kong

A global debt & advisory house

From strategic options to financing recommendations, we accompany you through your strategic moves thanks to key capabilities in debt finance and capital structure advisory:

  • Acquisition
  • Demergers
  • Refinancing
  • Restructuring

We are capable of integrating every aspect of strategic acquisition finance and external growth strategies through the entire lifecycle of a transaction to fit your global business objectives. Our Acquisition Finance activities includes:

  • Financing of strategic acquisitions for corporate clients;
  • Strategic analysis in relation to financing;
  • Optimisation of the shareholding structure;
  • ... and all needs related to merger, scission operations or any major change to your scope.

Our offer

Capital Structure Advisory

Strategic analysis of your capital structure optimization worldwide through our Capital Structure Advisory approach is one of our key differentiators. We leverage on our comprehensive products and services offering to provide you with tailored advice on funding strategies ahead of a transformational move.

Acquisition finance

We provide you with recommendations and solutions for acquisition financing. We offer structuring and funding in the context of acquisitions and other large/complex event-driven corporate transactions.

Rating Advisory - a One-Stop Service Provider

Your organisation’s credit rating is fundamental to its financial strength. We are one of the few banks to provide you with dedicated Rating Advisory support.

With an extensive capital market and rating agency background, our Rating Advisory team supports you in all ratings considerations, including first-time ratings, rating upgrade/defense, capital structure optimisation and debt capacity analysis.

Related solutions:

Equity Capital Markets
We offer you a full service Equity platform including IPOs, Capital increases, Equity-linked products as well as...
Corporations and Institutions
We offer you a full service Equity platform including IPOs, Capital increases, Equity-linked products as well as Strategic Equity.
Equity Capital Markets
Leverage Financing
Financing solutions, risk coverage and advisory services related to import or export contracts. Originate, structure...
Corporations and Institutions
Financing solutions, risk coverage and advisory services related to import or export contracts. Originate, structure and execute all lending in the sector.
Leverage Financing
Mergers & Acquisitions
We are a leading player in all European and Europe related M&A activity, leveraging our extensive advisory offering and...
Corporations and Institutions
We are a leading player in all European and Europe related M&A activity, leveraging our extensive advisory offering and senior level relationships to deliver successful transactions.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Our clients' successes

Accelerating hydrogen mobility across Europe
Atawey is leading the charge in hydrogen mobility, recently securing €22 million in funding to expand hydrogen...
Clients' successes
Atawey is leading the charge in hydrogen mobility, recently securing €22 million in funding to expand hydrogen infrastructure across Europe thanks to the support of Societe Generale, who acted as co-advisor on this equity raise.
Accelerating hydrogen mobility across Europe
Powering the growth of the European zero-emission bus market
Transportation is one of the key sectors where significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved. In...
Clients' successes
Transportation is one of the key sectors where significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved. In Europe, for instance, electric buses can lower CO2 emissions by 63% compared to diesel buses over their lifetime(1). Solaris Bus & Coach, a leading urban bus manufacturer in Europe, has partnered with a consortium of banks, including Societe...
Powering the growth of the European zero-emission bus market
Helping to finance the German car industry in its transition
Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The group,...
Clients' successes
Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The group, with the support of Societe Generale, has recently issued a EUR 1.9 bn green dual tranche hybrid bond, proceeds of which will help finance Eligible Green Capital Expenditures as defined in VW’s Green Finance Framework.
Helping to finance the German car industry in its transition
From road to rail: advancing low-carbon freight transport
Helrom, a German rail operator, has developed an innovative train-based solution for transporting semi-trailers,...
Clients' successes
Helrom, a German rail operator, has developed an innovative train-based solution for transporting semi-trailers, providing notable environmental benefits. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Green Loan Coordinator, Facility and Security Agent, and Hedge Counterparty for a Green Loan Financing for the acquisition of 120 six-axle double-pocket...
From road to rail: advancing low-carbon freight transport
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