Posts by THE LEAD
Swiss Army Knife of Capital (Part Three)
During the recent PDI webinar we were asked, beyond yield, diversification, and deployment, what private credit areas are most vulnerable?…
Read MoreSlow as it Goes
Quarterly direct lending deals peaked 2Q 2024, slowed since. Source: PitchBook LCD, US data through Sept. 16, 2025.
Read MoreWhere’s the Beef?
A PitchBook survey showed private credit participants most worried about finding new deals. Source: PitchBook/LCD, data through Sept. 16, 2025
Read MoreSwiss Army Knife of Capital (Part Two)
Beyond yield, advisors and direct contribution (DC) plans look to private credit for diversification and deployment. These goals are not…
Read MoreBusiness Service as Usual
Business services and tech remain strong sectors for LBO candidates. Source: KBRA DLD
Read MoreSwiss Army Knife of Capital (Part One)
We recently joined several colleagues on an excellent PDI podcast – “New Era of Private Credit” – for a wide-ranging…
Read MoreMiddle Market Deal Terms at a Glance – September 2025
Source: SPP Capital Partners Contact: Stefan Shaffersshaffer@sppcapital.com
Read MoreBack to School (Part Two)
Post-Labor Day market conditions continue to favor credit issuance of all stripes. Rather than being hampered by uncertainty surrounding tariffs,…
Read MoreRelative Compression
Private credit yields have narrowed since 2023, but less than for single-Bs. Source: KBRA DLD
Read MoreBack to School (Part One)
Getting our heads back into markets, we reflect this week on the shape of public equities and fixed income. The…
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