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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 
Returns Department
Leveraged loan prices recovered steadily through 2Q and 3Q 2020, bringing cumulative returns to positive territory.
Strong start to the year for buyouts; repricings make a return
Source: Debtwire Par Institutional loans backing buyout activity climbed to USD 40.2bn in 4Q20 from just USD 13.8bn in 3Q20.…
Private Debt Intelligence - 1/11/2021
Record Number of Private Debt Funds in Market [wpdm_package id=’41575′] Private debt funds in market have reached a new record…
Fundraising takes a dip
The pandemic has taken its toll on fundraising, but the largest managers appear to be benefitting. Unsurprisingly perhaps, private debt…
Loan Stats at a Glance - 1/11/2021
Contact: Marina Lukatskymarina.lukatsky@spglobal.com
SPACs - The Final Word
As we wrap up our special SPAC series, let’s take a look at the performance of these vehicles over time.…
Middle Market Deal Terms at a Glance - January 2021
Source: SPP Capital Partners Contact: Stefan Shaffer stefan@sppcapital.com
Percentage of New Issue First Lien Loans that Cleared with a J. Crew Trapdoor
Contact: Steven Miller
Volume surged in December, strong M&A tone carries into first week of 2021
Direct lenders established a new high watermark for volume in December, setting the tone for an aggressive first quarter in…
Stat of the Week: Do Institutional Investors Care about Climate Change? (% of Agree)
2020 buoyed by fourth quarter
PitchBook’s latest US PE Breakdown is around the corner. Our numbers suggest a massive jump in Q4 activity, bringing 2020…
2020: A Year of Surprises (Part One)
It’s accepted wisdom in the publishing world that magazines sell better with headlines like “The 7 Fastest Ways to Lose…