medium · Corporate Credit Analysis cap-structure

In a corporate group, why is debt issued at the Operating Company (OpCo) level considered senior to debt issued at the Holding Company (HoldCo) level?

  1. HoldCo debt is always contractually subordinated to OpCo debt.
  2. HoldCo debt is instead secured by the parent's trademark and patent portfolio.
  3. OpCo debt has a direct claim on the assets and cash flows of the business.
  4. OpCo debt is simply priced with a higher stated interest rate.

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