HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-19 Westlake Hilltop PresentationNovember 18, 2019
Hilltop Securities Overview and Introduction
Nick Bulaich| Managing Director
777 Main Street, Suite 1200
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: (817) 332-9710
Nick.Bulaich@hilltopsecurities.com
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Introduction to HilltopSecurities
A Trusted Leader in Public Finance
HilltopSecurities National Platform
51 Office Locations in 19 States
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Overview of HilltopSecurities
A Trusted Leader in Public Finance
A leader in public finance since 1946
Over 70 years of experience
51 office locations in 19 states
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas
Involved in an average of 24 deals, totaling approximately $1.2 billion in par amount per week as financial advisor or underwriter
Public finance is a top priority for the firm
Ranked #2 Financial Advisor nationally (by number of deals) over the past 5 years
Ranked #1 Financial Advisor in the State of Texas (by number of deals & by par amount) over the past 5 years
Ranked #1 Financial Advisor to Texas Cities (by number of deals & by par amount) over the past 5 years
Registered Broker/Dealer with transparency and accountability
Underwriting professionals also assist our municipal advisory clients, providing firsthand market knowledge and insight
Subject to SEC, MSRB and FINRA rules and regulations
Financial Advisory Rankings
October 1, 2014 – September 30, 2019
Texas Cities – Number of Issues
Financial Advisory Rankings
October 1, 2014 – September 30, 2019
Texas Cities – Par Amount ($ millions)
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Managing Director
Nick Bulaich
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777 Main Street
Suite 1200
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Telephone: 817.332.9710
nick.bulaich@hilltopsecurites.com
Contact Information
Areas of Focus
Specializes in public finance
Profile
Joined the Firm in 2001
Oversees the general processing of financings
Supplies refunding analyses, debt structuring, cash flow models, and credit analysis for a wide range of issuers
Works with cities, counties, school districts, and water districts
Extensive experience with economic development tools and incentive packages (PIDs, TIRZs, 380s)
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a minor in Accounting, Texas Christian University
Licenses Held
Registered Representative of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
General Securities Representative, Series 7
Municipal Advisor Representative, Series 50
Uniform Securities Agent, Series 63
Investment Banking Representative, Series 79
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Current City/Town Clients
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Water & Sewer Utility Debt Drainage Utility Debt 4A/4B Debt Airport PID Debt
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Conduct Survey of Financial Resources
Review Existing Debt
Analyze range of Debt Alternatives
Develop Plan of Finance
Create/Review Long Term Capital Planning
Structure the Financing
Design Issue Features
Evaluate Market Innovations
Determine Method of Sale
Coordinate with Bond Counsel to Meet legal Requirements
Participate in Selecting Underwriter or Syndicate for Negotiated Sales
Arrange Related Service Providers
Develop Bond Rating Strategy and Presentation
Make Bond Insurance Recommendation and/or Surety Recommendation
Review Offering Documents
Consider Disclosure Requirements with Bond and Underwriting Counsel
Distribute Potential Purchasers
Coordinate Pre-Sale and Pricing
Conduct Sale of Debt
Close Transaction
Prepare
Transaction Summary
Maintain Continual Contact
Comment on Credit Implications of Local Actions
Evaluate Financing Alternatives & Monitor Refunding Opportunities
Participate in Long-range Strategic Planning for Capital Improvements and Debt Structure
Monitor Legislative & Regulatory Changes
HilltopSecurities Financial Advisory Process
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Collin College example
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More than just your Municipal Advisor
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Full Service Investment Banking Firm
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HTS in-house services available to the Town
All of these departments were developed over the years as the municipal environment changed in order to better serve the needs of our financial advisory clients.
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Municipal Finance is a Top Priority
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Underwriting and Trading
Provide firsthand market information
Able to recommend appropriate structures and timing of issuance
Continual contact with retail and institutional investors
Registered Broker Dealer
Subject to SEC, MSRB and FINRA rules and regulations
Subject to oversight and minimum capital requirements
Reliability and Resources
Approximately 810 employees in 51 offices nationwide
Broad scope of municipal resources
Believe in and use a team concept
Organize a multi-disciplinary team to collaborate expertise
Municipal Advisory Experience
One of the top financial advisors in the nation for five-year period*
Vast experience with municipal issuers throughout the U.S.
Professionals across the country share ideas and innovations that enhance the company’s public finance services
* Source: Ipreo MuniAnalytics Ranked by Number of Transactions (11/1/2014 – 10/31/2019)
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