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European Direct Lending: A Look Ahead

As we conclude our European private credit series, let’s review what we’ve learned: Europe suffered a similar Covid slump (and enjoyed a similar rebound) as the US. Deal volumes are at record highs. Europe retained the country-by-country distinctions they had pre-Covid. Pricing in the US and across the pond is close. Though European upfront fees […]

Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 8/2/2021

 2021 Leveraged loan issuance at US$722bn, up 63% YoY As the delta variant threatens to destabilize US economic activity via a possible 4th wave the leveraged loan pipeline has seen an uptick as issuers move to bring deals to market before Labor Day. Over US$224bn of leveraged deals hit the pipeline in July, of which US$66.3bn…

“$2 Billion is the New $1 Billion”: Unitranche Revisited (First of a Series)

In October 2015 we published a series of articles on the unitranche, what we called “one of the most innovative, and increasingly popular, financing tools in the middle market.” Those commentaries were consolidated into a white paper: “The Unitranche – What it is, and Why it Matters.”. In that white paper we covered the history…

Reorg Credit Intelligence - 8/2/2021

GBG USA Debtors to Run Sale Process With Stalking Horse for Aquatalia Assets, Also Marketing Other Portfolio Brands New York-based GBG USA Inc. – which, along with its debtor-affiliates, operates the North American business segment of Global Brands Group Holding Ltd., a branded apparel, footwear and brand management company – filed for chapter 11 protection…

Covenant Trends - 8/2/2021

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