Equity Origination

Principal finance with strategic partners

• Institutional equity appetite
• Flexible investment horizon
• Strong track record
• Substantial investment capability
• Research and origination

Institutional equity appetite

The creation of Equity Origination continues the evolution of risk appetite within Bank of Scotland Corporate as we build on our enviable reputation for dealmaking having led some of the UK's largest transactions in the private equity market. Our focus is investing equity in pan-European LBO transactions alongside our strategic private equity partners, with our Leveraged Finance colleagues providing debt underwriting.

Flexible investment horizons

With access to invest risk capital direct from the HBOS balance sheet, Equity Origination has the flexibility to unlock large scale transactions with our investment knowledge and institutional experience and can invest throughout cycles.

Strong track record

Our team of investment professionals have been involved in several of Europe's most high profile LBO transactions and bring a wealth of sector experience and commercial flair when originating and executing deal opportunities.

Substantial investment capability

Equity Origination has a mandate to assist our partners within the remit of the large-end segment of the European market.

Research and Origination

The strength of key relationships and an innovative approach enables Equity Origination to identify and source a wide range of transaction opportunities. Furthermore, the network of HBOS "touch points" aids proprietary deal origination presenting a number of unique investment prospects to create value alongside our strategic partners.