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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.
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September 2, 2026 
BDC technology lending has grown rapidly
Strong portfolio company performance has underpinned the positive environment for BDCs in recent quarters, with Ebitda and revenues moving significantly…
Sectors with exposure to oil & gas see prices fall in secondary market
Source: Debtwire Par, Markit Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started on 24 February, average bids on term loans have…
Germany defies the doubters
Once seen as a private debt laggard, Germany is now at the forefront of the asset class’s deal boom. While…
Private Debt Intelligence - 3/21/2022
Private debt investors’ rising concerns over interest rates [wpdm_package id=’53180′] The US Federal Reserve approved a 0.25 percentage point interest…
Synergies & Cost Savings EBITDA Addbacks
(Past performance is no guarantee of future results.) Contact: Steven Miller
Loan Stats at a Glance - 3/21/2022
Contact: Marina Lukatskymarina.lukatsky@spglobal.com
How big of a unitranche could we see this year?
The “mega-unitranche” reached new scale in 2021, as private lenders’ capacity to finance large transactions continued to increase. Unitranche loan…
A big year for the middle market
Download PitchBook’s Report here. Like the broader PE landscape, the US middle market was well into record territory in 2021. According…
Capital Markets Outlook: ESG Today
Increased focus on #ESG has mirrored the rise of private credit as an established asset class. This may not be…
Middle Market Deal Terms at a Glance - March 2022
Source: SPP Capital Partners Contact: Stefan Shaffer stefan@sppcapital.com
Why large-scale distress may be back in fashion
For big distressed debt funds, identifying sufficient dealflow has been a challenge. But do such investors now have a ‘perfect…
Private Debt Intelligence - 3/14/2022
Private debt firms behind the curve on D&I [wpdm_package id=’53042′] Just 11% of private debt fund managers (251 out of…
Percentage of New Issue First Lien Loans that Cleared with a J. Crew Trapdoor
(Past performance is no guarantee of future results.) Contact: Steven Miller
The Market Now (First of a Series)
It was almost a clean getaway. Two years almost to the day since it emerged, Covid was crumbling. The combination…