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Day 1
| 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
Welcome & Overview
Welcome participants, introduce CDFA, and set the stage for the course.
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| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM |
Why Bond Financing?
Tax-exempt bonds help stimulate public and private investment in job creation, business and industry expansion, economic and physical redevelopment, transportation and infrastructure, and renewable energy production. In fact, tax-exempt bonds are issued by over 50,000 state and local governments and authorities representing a three trillion dollar industry. To begin the course, we will look at the importance of tax-exempt bonds, the types of projects and businesses they support, and discuss why tax-exempt bonds are one of the nation’s most critical economic engines.
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| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
The Basics of Bond Finance
Bonds are the bedrock of development finance and are the cornerstone of most development finance projects. This session will introduce the basics, including the various types of bonds (both tax-exempt and taxable), the general process for issuing bonds, important terms, and key players in the transaction.
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| 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM |
Break
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| 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
The Partners Involved
Every bond transaction requires the careful involvement of many players. This session will look at the roles that the issuer, underwriter, bond counsel, trustee, and rating agencies play in a bond transaction. We will discuss the responsibilities of each player, selecting the right team of partners, and any special documents that need to be produced.
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| 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM |
Break
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| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Types of Tax-Exempt Bonds
Knowing the differences between governmental and private activity bonds is an essential element of issuing bonds. This session will explain the key differences, and then outline the variety of tax-exempt bonds available, focusing primarily on industrial development bonds, 501(c)(3) bonds for non-profits, exempt facility bonds, among others. We will discuss the types of projects that may qualify for this form of financing, and the caveats for their use.
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| 5:00 PM |
Adjourn
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Day 2
| 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
Revisiting Day 1
The first day of the Intro Bond Finance WebCourse discussed bonds from a global perspective and introduced the basic concepts and players involved. At the start of Day 2, we will review some important terms and set the stage for the remaining sessions focused on the more technical aspects of bond financing, including the rules, and structuring the bond issue.
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| 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM |
Issuing Bonds - The Rules
Tax-exempt bonds are governed by a series of strict rules depending on the type of project and bond being used. This session will discuss the basic rules for issuing tax-exempt bonds, including the private business use test, alternative minimum tax, volume cap, use of proceeds, TEFRA hearings, and other important rules from the federal government. We will also look at post issuance compliance policies and provide a brief overview of the important items to monitor during compliance, including bond proceeds, arbitrage, and rebate.
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| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
Break
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| 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
Structuring the Deal
The structure of a bond issue will influence several other decisions, including the size and borrowing costs. This session will look at the sources and uses of funds and explain how best to structure a bond to meet the needs of the borrower. We will consider the variety of tools that could be combined with bonds when structuring a deal, including loan funds, tax credits, tax increment financing, credit enhancement, and others. The panel will also address repayment, maturity schedules, legal limitations, market conditions, how bonds are sold, and the process of bringing a bond deal to market.
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| 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM |
Break
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| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Closing the Deal
A bond issue can only be successful if it is closed properly. This session will pull all of the themes of the course together and explain the final important steps to closing the deal. Case study examples of deals will be presented, as well as lessons learned, potential continuing disclosure requirements, and last-minute problem solving techniques.
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| 5:00 PM |
Adjourn
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