Hedging and Risk Management
Managing risk, unpacking complexity, impactful solutions.
Global client base
across the UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, the Nordics and the US
Pioneered innovation
in investor solutions and ESG-Linked hedging markets
£6bn+
of executed hedging transactions in the past 12 months
across the UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, the Nordics and the US
in investor solutions and ESG-Linked hedging markets
of executed hedging transactions in the past 12 months
Our experienced risk management professionals advise corporate, financial sponsor, institutional and public sector clients. We help them to develop and execute strategies, to achieve their financial objectives, manage risks and navigate market volatility, whilst unpacking complexity and minimising transactional costs.
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Interest Rate & Inflation Hedging:
We can assess the impact of widespread economic change on business and financial performance.
Power Hedging, PPAs and Private Wire Renewables:
Our team manages risk and reduces financial uncertainty for clients engaged in renewable energy projects.
Commodity & Currency Hedging:
Clients can consult with our advisors on which strategies offer a smoother cost profile and protect their returns on investments.
Institutional Investor Solutions & Structured Lending:
Learn how our network of contacts can help you acquire new assets while remaining cognisant of risks.
Swap Restructuring & Unwinds:
We’ve supported a broad range of clients on the efficient execution of swap restructuring projects, especially in the energy & utilities sector.
Price Benchmarking & Execution Support:
Our clients will embark on hedging projects with the support of our experienced team and expert market insights.
Price Benchmarking & Execution Support:
Our clients will embark on funding projects with the support of our holistic approach and expert market insights.
Centrus advises TRIG on power price hedging for a UK solar portfolio
06.09.2023 “Centrus advised us throughout each stage of the power price hedging process and we benefitted from their extensive market knowledge and expertise to ensure a successful outcome was reached. We look forward to working with Centrus again in the future.”
Centrus advises Finerge on c.€1.6bn Hedge Restructure
01.09.2023 “Centrus supported us through every step of the process, implementing effective hedging strategies to support our restructure. Their advice was always transparent and they helped us understand the crucial effects of each step. Our experience with Centrus was commendable and we wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.”
Centrus advises Pennon on acquisition of four solar PV projects and co-located battery storage
11.07.2023 “Centrus has been an integral and highly valued part of our project evaluation and acquisition team. Their technical and commercial skills have been central in ensuring that we have identified the right assets and have had a plan to build out and commercialise those assets on the right terms.”
Centrus supports InfraRed with the implementation of CPI hedging
28.03.22 “Centrus supported us through this CPI hedging transaction, they actively managed the process from start to finish and their analysis helped us build robustness into the cashflows and real equity returns under different inflation scenarios.”
Centrus supports Equitix transition from LIBOR to SONIA
16.02.22 “Centrus´ expertise and project management skills helped us transition from LIBOR to SONIA on over 100 different financing platforms. This also involved managing a range of stakeholders, including 40+ existing lending relationships. We are delighted with their support, which resulted in significant efficiencies.”
Centrus advises ESB on £550m multi-tranche derivative portfolio
“ESB engaged Centrus to support in formulating its strategy to manage inflation risk on certain UK assets, particularly its existing UK RPI derivative portfolio.”
Centrus advises TRIG on its first ESG-linked inflation hedging transaction
“TRIG is delighted to have worked with Centrus and its hedging banks to implement a ground-breaking sustainability-linked inflation hedging agreement. We are committed to embedding sustainability into all our activities across the full investment cycle to help ensure sustainable returns for our investors.”
Centrus advises Yorkshire Water on restructuring index linked derivatives with mandatory breaks in 2023
“We are really pleased to have delivered on our commitment to manage mandatory breaks on our derivatives portfolio in a timely and efficient manner and I would like to thank our counterparties and our advisors, Centrus, for delivering a great result for the Yorkshire Water business.”
Centrus advises Affinity Water on CPI hedging programme
Through volatile markets, Centrus advised Affinity Water (“AW”) on the successful completion of a large CPI hedging programme across multiple tranches and a wide range of counterparties.
Centrus advises Ventient Energy on €1bn of interest rate swaps
“This landmark transaction for Ventient successfully allows it to establish a renewable platform outside of the UK. Centrus was able to assist in the evaluation of the associated pre-hedging and long-term hedging strategy to manage risk in the current negative interest rate environment. This ultimately led to an effective and value accretive solution for our clients at relatively low cost.”
Centrus offers Risk Reporting & Derivative Valuation Services for Virgin Atlantic
“The Centrus Analytics platform has enabled us to reduce the number of treasury systems in use, delivering a significant cost saving to the company. Our reports come through early each morning, fully customised to our requirements. This enables us to make informed decisions sooner and frees up capacity within the team.”
Centrus advises Electricity North West on successful £68m index-linked swap restructuring
“This is the third time that Centrus has supported the Electricity North West group in successfully implementing a bifurcated derivative structure which demonstrates our capability in specialist capital market and derivative advisory and also shows the continued accessibility of the investor pool in this limited market.”