Posts by THE LEAD
Why Private Equity Matters (Part Three)
The notion of private equity as anything but constructive for shareholder value is of recent vintage. The real story of…
Read MoreWhy Private Equity Matters (Part Two)
Private equity as an asset class delivers strong returns to investors, often better than public market benchmarks (see Chart of…
Read MoreState of Returns
For over two decades private equity has outperformed public stocks in state pension plans. Source: Cliffwater
Read MoreWhy Private Equity Matters (Part One)
Deal-making is poised to rebound, thanks to lower interest rates, a strong economy, and an overall favorable macro environment. So…
Read MoreBack in the Game
While PE deals transacted shrunk since 2021, deal values rose over past three years. Source: PitchBook
Read MoreMiddle Market Deal Terms at a Glance – January 2026
Source: SPP Capital Partners Contact: Stefan Shaffersshaffer@sppcapital.com
Read MorePrivate Credit Doubles
Direct lending and BDCs expected to lead the growth of private credit. Source: Fitch Ratings
Read MoreGuidance Counselors
On December 3rd, the OCC and FDIC announced they were withdrawing the Leveraged Lending Guidance they (with the Fed) had…
Read MorePremium Outlet
The private credit yield advantage over BSL widens as single-B spreads shrink. Source: KBRA DLD Research, PitchBook LCD
Read More2026 Outlook: Pick of the Litter
With last Thursday’s Fed rate cut, the benchmark is down 200 bps from its peak in 2023. That’s the simple…
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