Unlocked working capital for a Kenyan fuel distributor
A leading petroleum distributor in Kenya with significant exposure to the power generation sector, specifically supplying fuel to a major Kenyan power plant. The client required enhanced working capital solutions to support business growth.
The client faced significant constraints in their working capital lines due to:
This case demonstrates the power of simple, bank-friendly risk transfer solutions
Converting receivables into borrowing base enables business growth
Managing credit risk exposure effectively through structured insurance
Working capital solutions tailored to industry-specific requirements
We arranged USD 25 million in trade credit insurance with an A-rated underwriter, structuring the policy to be assigned directly to the client's bank. This created a bank-friendly risk transfer mechanism that converted receivables into borrowing base.
Structured $25M trade credit insurance policy with A-rated underwriter
Designed policy to be directly assignable to the client's lending bank
Created bank-friendly risk transfer mechanism converting receivables to borrowing base
Enabled continuous working capital flow for uninterrupted fuel supply operations
We arrangedUSD 25 million in trade credit insurance with an A-rated underwriter, structuring the policy to be assigned directly to the client's bank. This created a bank-friendly risk transfer mechanism that converted receivables into borrowing base.
Enhanced Liquidity
Bank unlocked credit facilities
Stabilized Cash Flow
Consistent working capital maintained
Business Continuity
Reliable fuel supply continued
Risk Mitigation
Protected against default risk