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The Pulse of Private Equity – 7/17/2023

Another mixed quarter Download PitchBook’s Report here. US PE activity brought in mixed results in Q2, with deal volume up slightly and value down almost 16%, according to PitchBook’s US PE Breakdown. Dealmaking has declined in four of the past six quarters, making it difficult to ascertain any trends in a recovery. That said, deal volume…

The Case for Junior Capital (Part One)

Back in December 2015 the senior debt market was in full swing recovery from the Great Recession. Interest rates were at rock-bottom lows, and senior spreads were near their post-GFC tights. Unitranche financings were growing in popularity and size… ▶︎ Read July 10 2023 newsletter: here ▶︎ Chart of the Week: here (by PitchBook) (Any […]

Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 7/17/2023

US sponsored middle market direct lending volume increased in 2Q23 Activity picked up in the US middle market direct lending space in 2Q23 but remained at lower levels. At US$16.3bn, sponsored middle market direct lending volume was up 32% from 1Q23 but was down 46% year-over-year. In contrast, the syndicated sponsored market slowed down relative…

Covenant Trends - 7/17/2023

Average EBITDA Adjustment Cap for Synergies & Cost Savings (Past performance is no guarantee of future results.) Contact: Steven Miller

The Case for Junior Capital (Part Two)

We continue our discussion this week on why private mezzanine is going from strength to strength amid current economic and market conditions. “We did zero mezzanine deals last year,” one junior capital provider told us. “This year we’ve already done half-a-dozen. We’re getting calls from sponsors that don’t typically use mezz. Deal flow is up…

Private Debt Intelligence - 7/17/2023

Emerging market private debt dealmaking remains steady As emerging markets continue to develop their private debt markets, they present both opportunities and risks for investors looking to tap into their growth. With regions such as India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East among those targeted by fund managers in 2023, there is a clear desire…