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Mezzanine debt

Sstudent0711y ago
Sir can you please explain me in simple language with example what is Mezzanine debt. Thanks
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor11y ago#1
Mezzanine debt is half way between secured debt (which comes first for payout if the company goes bankrupt) and unsecured debt (which comes after mezzanine debt if the company goes bankrupt).
Sstudent0711y ago#2
Thank you so much sir for making it so simple. Can u please give example as well. Thanks
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor11y ago#3
There is no sort of specific example - it all depends on the agreement when the money is borrowed. Usually it will be money borrowed from a bank or other lender. Usually with mezzanine debt there is no security given against the debt, so debts secured on assets is paid off first. As a result, the interest charged will usually be higher than that charged on secured debt.
Sstudent0711y ago#4
Thank you sir.
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor11y ago#5
You are welcome :-)
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