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Saber Partners, LLC is a full-service financial advisory firm for corporate and public sector entities which specializes in the power industry and corporate and municipal finance issues.

Our senior management and advisors have decades of experience crafting creative solutions for clients. We pride ourselves on our independence and reputation for innovation, integrity and excellence.

From advising the SEC on the auction securities market, to uncovering the disparity in lending practices for municipal vs. investor-owned utilities, to developing innovative low-cost financing for utility infrastructure and environmental projects through securitization, Saber Partners is at the forefront for increased transparency, efficiency and fairness in the market.

Saber Partners provides confidential, independent, senior level analysis, advice and execution for Chief Executive Officers, Regulators, Elected Officials, Chief Financial Officers, Treasurers and others.

These services include:
  • Advice on capital market proposals, financing structures and offering strategies
  • Negotiation of terms and conditions with underwriters, lenders and institutional investors
  • Analysis of the actions of a competitor, regulated entity or an industry segment
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Auction Rate Securities ("ARS")
Problems and Solutions


Utility Finance, Securitization, ROC Bonds: Lowering the Cost of Capital for Utilities and the Cost of Power for Consumers





Recent Developments

Observations, Comments & Discussion

Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School Lecture : "Three Years After The Meltdown Where Do We Stand"
Woodrow Wilson School, December 15, 2011
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Senate Panel Rewrites Electric Securitization Bill, To Consider Additional Changes
Gongwer Report, November 30, 2011
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To Establish Standards for the Securitization of Costs for Electric Distribution Utilities
Hannah Report, November 30, 2011
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Governments Using Swaps Emulate Subprime Victims of Wall Street
Bloomberg News, November 14, 2011
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As Italian Drama Persists, Fears of Credit Crunch Spread to Small Businesses
Daily Finance, November 10, 2011
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Market Rejuvenation = National Municipal Bond Exchange
The Muni IIC Newsletter, September 30, 2011
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Utility-Fee Deal Studied in Kentucky
Asset Backed Alert, September 23, 2011
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How Low Can Interest Rates Go? Bernanke Says: Let's Twist
Daily Finance, September 21, 2011
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Alabama County Nears $3.14 Billion Settlement, Avoids Historic Muni Bankruptcy
Daily Finance, September 16, 2011
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SEC Sues Brokerage For Fraud in Wisconsin School District Deals -- Two Years Late
The Huffington Post, August 11, 2011
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SEC, SIFMA Face Off: U.S. Appeals Court Weighs ARS Case
The Bond Buyer, July 21, 2011
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Some States Cut Back Financial Incentives for Hollywood Productions, While Others Look to Pick Up Slack
Fox News, April 10, 2011
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Grid Modernization Monetization, Long-term Ratepayer Obligation Charge Bonds May Provide Answers
Intelligent Utility, March/April 2011
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Experts Advise Expanded Use of Securitization by Utilities to Finance Range of Cost Recovery
Electic Utility Week, February 21, 2011
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Water-Fee Bonds Enter Pipeline
Asset-Backed Alert, February 04, 2011
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Securing the Grid
Intelligent Financing Creates New Options For Grid Modernization

Intelligent Utility, December 6, 2010
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Securitized Bonds a Capital Markets Bright Spot in Economic Downturn
SNL Financial, December 3, 2010
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State of Hawaii, Citigroup Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. Reach Resolution Concerning State's Purchase Of $1.1. Billion of Auction Rate Securities. Saber Partners Advised the State of Hawaii.
November 23, 2010
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"Pension Reform a Red, White and Blue Issue" says Fichera on Varney & Co.
Fox Business, October 18, 2010
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Basel May Be Threat to Money Funds
The Bond Buyer, September 23, 2010
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Exotic Deals Put Denver Schools Deeper in Debt
The New York Times, August 5, 2010
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The Red Flags in Municipal Bonds
Fox Business, July 16, 2010
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MSRB Files Change on ARS, VRDO Transparency
The Bond Buyer, July 12, 2010
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For MSRB, From Many to One
The Bond Buyer, July 7, 2010
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Public Pension Crisis in the States: "Laws Must be Upheld and a Comprehensive Solution Needed" says Saber's Fichera
Fox Business, June 28, 2010
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Boards Should Serve as Partner to Management, Panel Says -
Fichera, Rosenblum Discuss Corporate Board
Independence

Bloomberg News, June 15, 2010
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Institutional Investors Win Again in Auction Rate Securities Case
Saber Partners, Press Release, June 7, 2010
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Municipal Auction Disclosure Hampered, Adviser Says
Bloomberg News, April 15, 2010
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Louisiana Lawmakers Eye Bill to Allow Securitization Bonds
Platts, Electric Power Daily, March 30, 2010
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Pension Funds at Risk?
Fox Business, March 10, 2010
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Saber Partners Renews Call for Transparency in Auction Rate Securities Markets
Saber Partners, Press Release, March 9, 2010
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The Swaps That Swallowed Your Town
The New York Times, March 5, 2010
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States Planning to Review ARS Buy-Backs
The Bond Buyer, January 26, 2010
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Gabby's Recovery
January 15, 2011
by Joseph Fichera



Words Have Meaning
January 9, 2011
by Joseph Fichera



Securing the Grid
December 7, 2010
by Joseph Fichera



Thanksgving 2010
November 25, 2010
by Joseph Fichera



“Pension Reform a Red, White and Blue Issue” says Fichera on Varney
October 22, 2010
by Joseph Fichera



9/11/01
September 11, 2010
by Joseph Fichera



“Targeted tax cuts are government programs”
August 20, 2010
by Joseph Fichera



“But everybody is doing it.” Denver Board of Education and Synthetic Fixed Rate Swaps
August 6, 2010
by Joseph Fichera



CEOs and Board Independence: Bloomberg Summit Discussion with Saber Partners
June 16, 2010
by Joseph Fichera


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