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Private Credit Defaults 101: Back to School
As Labor Day approaches, the unofficial end of summer is upon us. But, before we get too sad, there is also the familiar back-to-school energy.
Loan Stats at a Glance - 7/25/2022
Contact: Marina Lukatskymarina.lukatsky@pitchbook.com
Private lending volume posts strong quarter, but a slowdown lies ahead
Direct Lending Deals’ Private Data set picked up $56.9 billion in sponsored U.S. loan volume during the second quarter, to…
Relative Value in the Loan Market
In recent months, thanks to market volatility caused by higher interest rates, toppy inflation, and the perceived higher probability of…
A tricky fundraising trail
Download PitchBook’s Report here. PE fundraising is slowing, according to PitchBook’s latest US PE Breakdown, as a whole and in the…
Distribution of Synergies & Cost Savings EBITDA Addback Time Horizons (for Actions Resulting in Addbacks)
(Past performance is no guarantee of future results.) Contact: Steven Miller
Unitranche minimum spread threshold shifts up
One of the main themes of the loan market in 2Q22 was the disconnect between the broadly syndicated loan market…
Middle Market Deal Terms at a Glance - July 2022
Source: SPP Capital Partners Contact: Stefan Shaffer stefan@sppcapital.com
Private Debt Intelligence - 7/18/2022
The relentless growth of private debt mega funds [wpdm_package id=’57269′] Private debt funds continue to grow larger. The average size…
Positive thoughts amid volatility
Recession may be looming but, in the private debt market, confidence remains high. The worst is yet to come. That’s…
Off the SOFR
Forward expectations for loan benchmark rates are peaking in early 2023.
Loan Stats at a Glance - 7/18/2022
Contact: Marina Lukatskymarina.lukatsky@pitchbook.com
Portfolio Construction: BSL and MM
Broadly syndicated loans are liquid, one investor told us, so they high volatility that exaggerates credit deterioration. The middle market,…









Relative Value in the Loan Market (Part Two of Two)
Last week’s June CPI report showed inflation running at 9.1%, higher than May’s number, dashing hopes that consumer prices had…