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Business of Private Credit: Coming Home
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August 12, 2026 
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Investor education is becoming critical as quarterly redemption limits are being tested. Source: Data is derived from publicly available information,…
Ex Uno, Plures
Unlike the US, private credit began as one entity and morphed into many states. Source: Apollo Outlook For Public and…
Different Strokes
Core and LMM portfolio overlap has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Source: Company filings and Raymond James research
Leverage Takeover
Middle market buyout financings increasingly dominated by direct lenders. Source: LSEG LPC. Middle Market LBO volume.
Perception is Reality
Investors bombarded with scary headlines worrying less about real private credit risks. Source: PitchBook
The IT Factor
IT deals commanded a larger piece of the M&A pie in 2025. Source: PitchBook
Leading the Way
The US was a relative bright spot in global private equity fundraising in 2025. Source: Preqin, McKinsey analysis
Clearing the Backlog
US and European exits were on the rise in 2025. Source: Dealogic, Bain & Company
Growth is King
Private equity returns are largely attributable to revenue growth. Source: McKinsey & Co, SPI by StepStone
The Sweet Spot
The middle market punches above its weight. Source: State Street Private Equity Index as of 9/30/2025
Private-Side Only
US companies that go public are opting to stay private longer. Source: Jay Ritter, University of Florida; Apollo’s The Daily…
The Equity Premium
In the long-term private equity pays for more risk with better returns. Source: MSCI
Inventory Check
Private equity remains an attractive option for investors through cycles. Source: PitchBook
State of Returns
For over two decades private equity has outperformed public stocks in state pension plans. Source: Cliffwater
Back in the Game
While PE deals transacted shrunk since 2021, deal values rose over past three years. Source: PitchBook
Private Credit Doubles
Direct lending and BDCs expected to lead the growth of private credit. Source: Fitch Ratings