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Hoplon Capital Launches Vistina Structured Credit

In a strategic move to expand its financial services offerings, Hoplon Capital LLC has announced the establishment of Vistina Structured Credit, a new subsidiary dedicated to structured finance advisory. This initiative is designed to cater to issuers and sponsors interested in accessing the vast potential of the securitization market through innovative financial solutions.

Vistina is spearheaded by Robert Horowitz and Peter Forshee, both esteemed professionals with backgrounds as senior bankers at Guggenheim Securities. This duo brings a wealth of experience, particularly in guiding first-time issuers and fresh asset classes into the securitization space. Their expertise positions Vistina as a formidable player in the investment-grade asset-backed securitization market, aiming to leverage Hoplon's unique intellectual property.

Robert Arsov, the Founder and Managing Partner of Hoplon, expressed enthusiasm about the addition of Horowitz and Forshee to the team, emphasizing their potential to strengthen Hoplon's presence in the rapidly evolving landscape of private credit. He stated, “Under their leadership, Vistina will further deliver our unique intellectual property to our constituents... an integral piece of our combined strategy.” This sentiment reflects not just a hope, but a calculated belief in the synergies that Vistina will bring to the overall operations of Hoplon Capital.

The launch of Vistina accompanies the completion of its inaugural structured financing advisory mandate. In an impressive feat, the team successfully executed a $1.35 billion investment-grade-rated securitization of internet identity services assets. This milestone marks the first securitization for this specific asset class, demonstrating Vistina’s capacity to innovate and redefine financing norms. The transaction enabled the issuer to refinance its existing capital structure at a significantly lower interest rate, illustrating the financial benefits that structured securities can offer companies.

As the sole structuring advisor for the financing deal, Vistina demonstrated its capability to identify a syndicate of institutional investors. The strong demand resulted in an oversubscribed order book, a clear indication of the market's confidence in Vistina’s offerings and the underlying asset class. Horowitz and Forshee articulated their excitement about the venture, stating, “We look forward to helping issuers as they introduce new asset classes and access the unique structural and economic benefits this form of financing can provide.”

Hoplon Capital, founded in 2021, operates with the mission of enabling investors to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns while helping companies optimize their capital structures. As part of this commitment, Vistina is poised to serve clients seeking guidance on private structured credit solutions, particularly for esoteric and non-traditional assets. This venture is not merely an expansion but a potential game-changer within the financial services landscape, offering innovative solutions in a marketplace that is increasingly leaning towards complexity and customization of financial products.

For more information on Hoplon Capital and its latest initiatives, readers can visit Hoplon's official website and for details about Vistina, click here. The future looks bright for both Hoplon and Vistina as they chart a course through the evolving sphere of structured finance, one innovative solution at a time.