Interesting article on previous Inventory deals and the market.22 Aug 2020 12:53
http://www.onc.hk/en_US/non-traditional-securitisation-inventory-securitisation/
My favourite part...
The structure of this deal could be taken as a reference when other commodity trading companies seek new financing. Various commodities are viable for inventory securitisation, which include (i) agricultural commodities such as grains and oilseeds (corn, soybean, oats, rice, wheat), livestock (cattle, pigs, poultry), dairy (milk, butter, whey), lumber, textiles (cotton, wool) and softs (cocoa, coffee, sugar); (ii) commodities for heat, transport, chemical manufacturing and electricity, such as renewable fuels (biofuels, biodiesel, ethanol), primary non-renewables (coals, crude oil, natural gas liquids, natural gas) and secondary non-renewables (gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, bitumen, condensate, naphtha); and (iii) metals and minerals such as iron ore, aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, nickel. Closer to home, inventories of retail stock, such as sneakers, fashion, luxury goods, toilet paper, and masks may also be considered for inventory securitisation.
Conclusion
Through securitisation, inventories could help a company to raise additional funds, increase its cash flow liquidity and decrease its reliance on bank loans. The structure and mechanism of inventory securitisation discussed here will undoubtedly evolve over time and adapt to changing market conditions.