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Private Credit Defaults 101: Beyond the Noise
Like any good school year, this series went by fast. But as class comes to an end, there’s one theme that’s been top of mind here at The Lead: “noise.”
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October 6, 2026 
Chart of the Week - 8/11/2014
Got Covenants? Over half of all outstanding leveraged loans have no maintenance covenants, affording significant protection to those issuers in…
Markit Recap - 8/11/2014
We remarked last week that Banco Espirito Santo’s travails may test current CDS definitions, and so they did. But not…
The Pulse of Private Equity - 8/11/2014
More but Less More The private equity industry during the first half of 2014 has acquired 2.1 companies for every…
Loan Stats at a Glance - 8/11/2014
Source: S&P Capital IQ Contact: Robert Polenberg robert.polenberg@spcapitaliq.com
Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 8/11/2014
The percentage of LBO deals with leverage levels greater than six times is returning to 2007 levels. So far in 2014,…
Lead Left Interview - Mark Gold (Part Two)
This week we conclude our conversation with Mark Gold, chief executive officer/chief investment officer, Hillmark Capital Management LLC and its affiliate…
Lead Left Interview - Mark Gold
This week we speak with Mark Gold, chief executive officer/chief investment officer, Hillmark Capital Management LLC and its affiliate NewMark…
Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 8/4/2014
After a record-breaking 2Q14, there was a sharp pull-back in the HY bond market in July. In fact, a number…
Chart of the Week - 8/4/2014
Rhymes, Not Repeats While growing over the past four years, the share of post-crisis buyouts with hyper-leverage and weak coverage…
Loan Stats at a Glance - 8/4/2014
Source: S&P Capital IQ Contact: Robert Polenberg robert.polenberg@spcapitaliq.com
The Pulse of Private Equity - 8/4/2014
The Fundraising Trail is OPEN The private equity fundraising trail has been wide open of late, with the last four…
Beach Blanket Bingo
How many readers remember this classic Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello beach party vehicle from 1965? We think any movie with Buster…