Capital Stack Type: Convertible Debt

This Type groups debt instruments that sit between pure lending and equity participation within a development capital stack. It reflects structures where repayment rights coexist with contractual conversion mechanisms, affecting risk, return priority, and dilution. At this level, focus is placed on how conversion rights alter lender positioning, influence control dynamics, and bridge mezzanine debt and joint venture capital in UK property development finance.

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Convertible Debt

Convertible Debt is a Type within the Hybrid Debt - Debt with Equity-like Features Class, under the Debt Category in UK property development finance. This hierarchy clarifies how the Type functions within the capital stack. It is structured as a loan but can convert into equity if agreed conditions are met. This allows lenders to retain potential equity upside.

Category: Debt | Class: Hybrid Debt – Debt with Equity-like Features | Type: Convertible Debt
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Capital Stack Convertible Debt Type → Category

Debt → Convertible Debt: Type

Debt

Debt is a core Category in the capital stack for UK property development finance. This hierarchy highlights its influence over deal structure and economics. It represents borrowed capital repaid with interest over an agreed term, typically secured against property or land. Different debt instruments carry varying priority, risk allocation, and pricing within development funding structures.

Category: Debt
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Capital Stack Convertible Debt Type → Class

Debt → Hybrid Debt – Debt with Equity-like Features → Convertible Debt: Type

Capitalised Loan

Capitalised Loan is a Variant of the Payment in Kind (PIK) Debt Type, sitting within the Hybrid Debt - Debt with Equity-like Features Class under the Debt Category in UK property development finance. This position explains how its terms influence project cash flows. Interest accrues to principal, deferring payment until maturity. Cash flow pressure reduces early, while total repayment increases.

Category: Debt | Class: Hybrid Debt – Debt with Equity-like Features | Type: Payment in Kind (PIK) Debt | Variant: Capitalised Loan
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Capital Stack Convertible Debt Type: Variants

Debt → Hybrid Debt – Debt with Equity-like Features → Convertible Debt → Variants

Convert to Common Equity

Convert to Common Equity is a Variant of the Convertible Debt Type, sitting within the Hybrid Debt - Debt with Equity-like Features Class under the Debt Category in UK property development finance. This hierarchy shows its precise function within the capital stack. It allows a loan to convert into ordinary shares, granting full equity rights to the holder. The structure provides investors with a path from debt to ownership based on project performance.

Category: Debt | Class: Hybrid Debt – Debt with Equity-like Features | Type: Convertible Debt | Variant: Convert to Common Equity
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Convert to Preferred Equity

Convert to preferred equity is a Variant of the Convertible Debt Type, sitting within the Hybrid Debt - Debt with Equity-like Features Class under the Debt Category in UK property development finance. This structure highlights its relationship to other instruments in the stack. The loan can convert into preferred shares under agreed conditions. Investors benefit from priority returns and potential downside protections.

Category: Debt | Class: Hybrid Debt – Debt with Equity-like Features | Type: Convertible Debt | Variant: Convert to Preferred Equity
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Event Based Trigger

Event Based Trigger is a Variant of the Convertible Debt Type, sitting within the Hybrid Debt - Debt with Equity-like Features Class under the Debt Category in UK property development finance. This structure illustrates its impact on deal viability and funding efficiency. Conversion occurs when defined project milestones are achieved. The mechanism links equity conversion to meaningful value creation.

Category: Debt | Class: Hybrid Debt – Debt with Equity-like Features | Type: Convertible Debt | Variant: Event Based Trigger
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