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Private Debt Intelligence - 11/15/2021

Private debt investors back consumer spending growth Private debt investors have been active deploying capital in consumer discretionary businesses. With 110 transactions recorded in 2021 YTD, consumer businesses accounted for 10% of all private debt investments. Analysis of deal types in the sector shows growth focus of private debt transactions and the symbiotic relationship between…

Debtwire Middle-Market – 11/15/2021

High yield bond issuers rush into action following Fed announcement Source: Dealogic, Debtwire Par High-yield (HY) bond issuers are jumping back into action, as more clarity emerges from the Federal Reserve around the tapering of its monthly bond-purchasing program. The Fed announced on 3 November that it plans to slow monthly bond purchases by USD…

PDI Picks – 11/15/2021

ESG moves to centre stage But while progress is being made on the investment side, there are question marks over reporting. New research from trade body the Alternative Credit Council in partnership with law firm Allen & Overy reveals that private credit managers are accelerating the integration of environmental, social and governance issues into their…

Covenant Trends - 11/15/2021

Percentage of Loans that Allow Uncapped Synergies & Cost Savings EBITDA Adjustments, Sponsored v Non-Sponsored (LTM) (Past performance is no guarantee of future results.) Contact: Steven Miller

M&A in Full

Having moderated three private credit panels in the past ten days, a recurring theme we’ve heard is the record level of deal volume. What’s driving this unprecedented activity? In its recently published 3Q survey, William Blair reported $155 billion of institutional loans, nearly the highest number they’ve recorded. $92 billion was dedicated to M&A transactions. […]