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Embedded bid in a consortium: what it is and is it worth it?
A Liberty Carta guide to the embedded bid: how using part of your own credit as a bid works, what you lose in released value and when it pays off.
| Scenario | What to check | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| 10% embedded bid | Net credit and whether it still covers the asset. | Compare against a cash bid. |
| High embedded bid | Contract limit and the credit left over. | Avoid if the asset needs the full amount. |
| No cash reserve | Future installments and remaining term. | Consider an already contemplated letter. |
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See available lettersDirect answer: an embedded bid means using part of the letter's own credit as your bid, instead of paying cash out of pocket. It improves your chance of being awarded, but the amount released to buy the asset is smaller — because the bid percentage is deducted from the credit. It only exists if the group's contract provides for it.
How it works in practice
Take a R$ 100,000 letter and a 20% embedded bid. If the bid wins, R$ 20,000 of the credit is used to pay the bid itself and you receive R$ 80,000 to buy the asset. You paid nothing upfront, but your purchasing power dropped.
- The maximum embedded bid percentage is set in each group's contract.
- It can be combined with a cash bid (own funds) to reach a competitive percentage.
- The net credit left must be enough for the asset you want to buy.
When it is worth it
It usually makes sense for those who want to bring the award forward without cash reserves and accept buying a slightly cheaper asset. Those who need the full credit tend to prefer a bid with own funds, or buying an already contemplated letter, which skips the competition. We are not a consortium administrator; we provide brokerage and advisory services.
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