EST. 2002 · New York · Global

Global Bondholder Services Corporation

Global Bondholder Services Corporation acts as Information Agent, Depositary, and Tabulation Agent, facilitating communication between issuers and bondholders from initial setup through final closing.

GBSC / ProfileNY
Transactions serviced / year100+
Deal size range$10M–$1B+
Aggregate experience100+ yrs
Coverage4regions
What we do

Three roles, one dedicated desk

From straightforward tender offers to multijurisdictional restructurings, a full professional staff supports every transaction with immediate access to issuer documents and rapid response to offer inquiries.

Information Agent

A dedicated toll-free hotline, distribution of offer materials to registered holders and DTC participants, and status reporting to management.

Depositary

Receipt and safekeeping of tendered securities, DTC ATOP tender processing, and coordination of settlement with trustees and depositaries.

Tabulation Agent

Management of tender elections through DTC, daily activity reports, and calculation of pro-rata items across consent solicitations and exchanges.

2002
Year founded
100+
Transactions / year
100+
Years in aggregate
24/7
Access to the team
Global presence

A global presence among depositaries

As companies attract new and foreign-based investors, GBSC facilitates communication between all entities, maintaining relationships across the major clearing systems and regions.

01North AmericaFull-service coverage
02EuropeDomiciled issuers
03Latin AmericaDomiciled issuers
04Asia-PacificDomiciled issuers
About GBSC

Focused on the fixed-income arena

As its name suggests, Global Bondholder Services Corporation focuses on the fixed-income arena, acting as Information Agent, Depositary, and Tabulation Agent to issuers worldwide. In addition to offering services throughout North America, GBSC has experience working with companies domiciled throughout Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.

From complex bankruptcies to sensitive restructurings, GBSC dedicates a full professional staff to meet all your transaction needs. We offer immediate access to issuer documents and rapid response to offer inquiries through our account administrators. Our team has provided information agent services for more than 100 years in aggregate, with extensive experience across tender offers, consent solicitations, and exchange offers.

Since its inception in 2002, GBSC has serviced over one hundred transactions each year, ranging in size from tens of millions to billions of dollars per transaction, for the leading dealer managers and law firms in the industry.

At a glance
Founded2002
HeadquartersNew York
Access24/7
A commitment to our clients
GBSC guarantees high-quality service through a proactive approach to client management: customized professional services, timely response, and ease of access.
Proactive management Customized service Timely response Ease of access Most cost-effective program
Services

Support from initial setup to final closing

GBSC provides a full range of services across the life of a transaction. The core objective is the most timely and accurate analysis and execution, with the logistics to ensure success for every client.

Information Agent

The central point of communication between the issuer and its bondholders throughout the transaction, coordinating the distribution of offer materials across registered holders and clearing-system participants.

  • Dedicated toll-free ‘800’ offer information hotline
  • Distribution of offer materials to registered holders
  • Distribution of offer materials to DTC participants
  • Status reporting to management
Tender Offer Information Agent
Exchange Offer Information Agent
Consent Solicitation Agent
DTC / Euroclear / Clearstream

Depositary

Acting as depositary for tender and exchange offers, GBSC manages the receipt, safekeeping, and return of tendered securities, with operations integrated into DTC’s ATOP system.

  • Receipt and safekeeping of tendered securities
  • Direct access to the DTC ATOP system
  • Coordination of settlement with trustees and depositaries
  • Distribution of consideration and return of unaccepted tenders
Receipt of tendered securities
Safekeeping & custody
DTC ATOP processing
Settlement coordination

Tender / Exchange / Tabulation Agent

GBSC manages all tender elections made through DTC and certifies the results, keeping every party informed with accurate, timely reporting.

  • Manage all tender elections made through DTC
  • Create and distribute daily activity reports
  • Calculate pro-rata items
  • Coordinate with trustees and issuer counsel
Consent solicitation tabulation
Exchange offer tabulation
Daily activity reporting
Pro-rata calculation
Process

The transaction lifecycle

A structured path from analysis to settlement, with the logistics handled at every stage.

01

Pre-Transaction Analysis

  • Analyze the logistics of the proposed offer
  • Determine compatibility with DTC processes
  • Review all offering documents and materials
02

Bondholder Analysis

  • Compile a bondholder list using the best available resources
  • Report investment manager, fund name, custodian, and quantity of debt managed
  • Provide a cross-ownership report of common ownership
03

Press Releases / Website Creation

  • Coordinate the issuance of press releases to PR Newswire, Business Wire, Reuters, and Bloomberg
  • Create a dedicated web link for hosting offer documents
  • Design eligibility sites for restricted offers and track document request submissions
04

Information Agent

  • Dedicated toll-free ‘800’ information hotline
  • Distribute offer materials to registered holders and DTC participants
  • Status reporting to management
05

Tender / Exchange / Tabulation Agent

  • Manage all tender elections made through DTC
  • Create and distribute daily activity reports
  • Calculate pro-rata items
06

Transaction Settlement

  • Calculate funds needed for settlement
  • Work with trustees and depositaries
  • Coordinate payment to holders and settle all outstanding issues with DTC
Transaction experience

A record built across markets

GBSC has served as Information Agent, Depositary, and Tabulation Agent for issuers worldwide since 2002, including many of the market’s most recognized names.

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Global Bondholder Services Corporation

Office
65 Broadway, Suite 404, New York, NY 10006
Telephone
(212) 430-3774