Lyft's Experience Using an Advisor for Convertible Debt Issuance

Erin Brewer, the CFO of Lyft will join Matthews South for a fireside discussion on how and why the company used an advisor for their convertible debt issuance and hedging transaction. Erin will share some learnings and best practices to ensure optimal preparation and execution.

Topics to be covered include:

1. How to think about funding alternatives, what are the advantages and disadvantages versus straight debt, and if convertible debt is right for your company
2. Advisor selection, and how an advisor adds value to the financing process
3. How to manage and reward banking relationships through this process
4. How to manage concurrent financing transactions (i.e., credit facility amendments / liability management)
5. Timing the market and assessing investor feedback
6. Dilution mitigation and refinancing strategies

Session Leaders:

1. Erin Brewer, CFO of Lyft
2. Vijay Culas, CEO & Founder, Matthews South
3. Bryan Goldstein, Client Advisor, Matthews South