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Markit Recap - 8/11/2014

We remarked last week that Banco Espirito Santo’s travails may test current CDS definitions, and so they did. But not in the way that we – or most market participants – expected. The Portuguese lender was split into a “good” bank… Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in here...

The Pulse of Private Equity - 8/11/2014

More but Less More  The private equity industry during the first half of 2014 has acquired 2.1 companies for every 1 company that was exited. The headline implication being that the number of companies owned globally by private equity investors continues to grow…. Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in here...

Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 8/11/2014

The percentage of LBO deals with leverage levels greater than six times is returning to 2007 levels. So far in 2014, LPC tracked 40 LBO (where deal details were available) deals or 55% of the total with total leverage greater than the regulators’ benchmark 6 times debt to EBITDA. … Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log

Lead Left Interview - Mark Gold (Part Two)

This week we conclude our conversation with  Mark Gold, chief executive officer/chief investment officer, Hillmark Capital Management LLC and its affiliate NewMark Capital LC. Hillmark is a NY-based investment management firm focusing on broadly syndicated loans through CLO vehicles.  Second of two parts – View part one The Lead Left: Mark, we’re seeing a rush by managers to issue…

Lead Left Interview - Mark Gold

This week we speak with Mark Gold, chief executive officer/chief investment officer, Hillmark Capital Management LLC and its affiliate NewMark Capital LC. Hillmark is a NY-based investment management firm focusing on broadly syndicated loans through CLO vehicles. The Lead Left: Mark, it’s been a while since we checked in on you. How large is the firm…