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Markit Recap – 10/26/2015

In bond markets, liquidity can be described as the ability to transact with size, at low cost and with minimal price impact. The topic has been of much conversation over the past few years as market participants fret over the potential systemic risks that can arise from illiquid bond markets. While overall consensus is that…

Lead Left Interview  - Robert A. Hamwee (Part 2)

This week we continue our conversation with Robert A. Hamwee, president and chief executive officer of New Mountain Finance Corp. (NMFC). NMFC is a public BDC investing in debt securities in all levels of the capital structure, primarily focusing on middle market companies with Ebitda between $20-200 million. Second of two parts – View part one…

The Unitranche – What it is, and Why it Matters (Fourth of a Series)

There are two kinds of unitranche providers. Both provide the entire financing to the borrower at a given spread in one debt tranche. But one type bifurcates the tranche into first-out and last-out term loans to different lenders. The other doesn’t. As we’ve discussed in previous instalments of our unitranche series, one-stop structures are becoming…

Chart of the Week - Junior Miss

Issuance of private subordinated debt capital has steadily grown since the credit crisis, though last quarter was off the prior number. Source: Thomson Reuters LPC

The Pulse of Private Equity - 10/26/2015

Could PE’s role in the M&A boom reverse? Fueled by a variety of factors including the historically unprecedented run of low interest rates, mergers and acquisitions are on pace to hit a record in terms of value this year. Private equity players have not had as big a role in the boom this year as…

Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 10/26/2015

Mezzanine volume in the middle market  only reached about $800 million in 3Q15, over 30% lower than the $1.2 billion tracked in 2Q15. Over the years, mezzanine has been pushed down market and has been more commonly structured on lower middle market issuers with less EBITDA and less leverage…. Login to Read More...

Markit Recap – 10/19/2015

The last few months have proven to be a volatile time for the HY market, highlighting the risks involved in the asset class. But with significant yields on offer and different markets to explore, HY bonds remain a quandary for investors. The recent volatility can be illustrated by looking at recent returns. September saw US…