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The Pulse of Private Equity – 11/22/2021

Is infrastructure poised for a resurgence? Download PitchBook’s Report here. Infrastructure is much in the news these days, given the massive spending bill currently being legislated in the US government, as well as even more earmarks being discussed worldwide by other nations. The potential implications of such significant investment in infrastructure, particularly in digital and energy,…

All Ahead Full: Private Credit Outlook 2022 (Second of a Series)

Thanksgiving week in the US capital markets is always a mixed blessing. A wonderful time for families and friends, celebration and gratitude. Yet it’s also smack in the mad year-end rush. Everyone juggling deals and holiday get-togethers – and all running on fumes. Six weeks before, incredibly, it starts all over again. What will deal…

Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 11/22/2021

Including direct lending loans, 2021 US LBO volume is at an all-time high When including direct lending deals, US LBO loan volume has reached an all-time high this year. Year-to-date through November 22, there has been US$194bn in syndicated US LBO volume and US$34bn of middle market direct lending LBO volume (direct lending data as…

Private Debt Intelligence - 11/22/2021

North American private debt AUM growth vs. Europe Up until the Global Financial Crisis, the majority of Europe-focused financing came from banks. After 2008, borrowers were forced to turn to other sources of debt finance as banks tightened the purse strings. Since then, the private debt industry in Europe has grown a lot, with AUM…