We instinctively knew making “Smooth Sailing” our commentary title last week invited retribution from the market gods. No sooner had we hit the “Send” button to our 50,000 subscribers when the latest round of tariffs on China was launched. Having lived through countless market bumps, our editorial staff decided to press on regardless with our…
The illiquid non-correlated nature of smaller loans are attractive features amidst today’s market volatility.
PE firms boosting retail’s omnichannel strategies PE’s track record in retail has come under some hefty scrutiny of late. And buyout shops are taking the hint. At just over 40 deals closed through H1, PE firms are set to complete the fewest retail transactions since at least 2013. Although the headlines are hard to ignore,…
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PE accounts for almost 40% of M&A Coming soon Download PitchBook’s Report here. PE-led acquisitions accounted for almost 40% of M&A volume in H1. That’s a remarkably high share for the asset class, which has historically led less than 30% of all acquisitions. The percentage has been creeping up over the past few years, according to…
North America dominates private debt fundraising once again The continent, where the plurality of private debt capital is being sought, highlights both the mature alternative asset markets and the fragmented nature of the European market. North America has once again stolen the geographic spotlight in private debt; more than 45 percent of the total capital…
Percentage of Deals with an EBITDA Cap (LTM June 2019) Contact: Steven Miller