Stephens' thorough knowledge of industry techniques and seasoned management skills enable us to provide strategic solutions for our clients. We serve in transactions as financial advisor, senior manager, co-senior manager, or co-manager for issuers. Our areas of expertise include:
General Obligation - Our firm's involvement in the underwriting of tax-back bond issues dates back to the 1930's. Stephens continues our role today as being a trusted advisor to many issuers within the region.
Sales Tax - Beginning in the early 1980's, Stephens has been active with assisting with the issuance of sales tax bond issues. During this period, we have developed financing for numerous public projects ranging from utility systems to correctional facilities.
Utilities - With the numerous issues we have underwritten, Stephens has helped improve utility systems throughout the south. Our expertise includes water and/or sewer, electric, gas, telephone, cable television, sanitation and flood control.
Education - Stephens consistently ranks as a leading financial advisor to local school districts. Over the years, our firm has also underwritten numerous issues for two and four year colleges and universities.
Health Care - Our firm has been involved with the financing of numerous state and regional health care facilities. Our experience includes issues for single specialty, general acute care and children's hospitals. Recently, we have managed transactions for: Arkansas Children's Hospital, St. Vincent Infirmary, Baptist Medical Center, Rebsamen Regional Medical Center, Saline Memorial Hospital, Conway Regional Medical Center, Southwest Hospital and the Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute.
Housing - During the last decade, Stephens has ranked among the top ten housing firms in the United States. We presently serve the Arkansas Development Finance Authority as the senior manager for their single family mortgage program. In addition to single family experience, we have successfully completed numerous multifamily housing bond issues.
Tax Increment Financing - Stephens has worked in various states on structuring TIF financings. We have completed transactions secured by incremental revenues, including financing structured to obtain AAA credit enhancement.
Please visit the Locations section of our site for a list of Stephens Public Finance office locations, then contact us for more information on Stephens expert bond underwriting and advisory services.
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