BDC debt valuations increase in 3Q23 BDC debt valuations climbed across the board in 3Q23, with riskier debt outperforming as hopes of an economic soft landing increased…. Login to Read More...

Equity multiples increased on 3Q23 US middle market LBO deals LBO activity remains challenged by buyer and seller valuation disconnects. US middle market syndicated plus direct lending LBO volume totaled… Login to Read More...

ABL Deep Dive: Numbers don’t tell entire story Over US$126bn in asset based loan volume was completed in 1-3Q23 which at first glance suggests record total for the first nine months of the year – something lenders are certainly not feeling.  And there are several reasons for this.  In 3Q23 alone,… Login to Read More...

US market unitranche spreads decreased in 3Q23 In 3Q23, US unitranche blended spreads declined for the second straight quarter. The average unitranche blended spread, including both middle market and large corporate deals, was 625bp in 3Q23, 29bp lower than 2Q23’s average. This aligned with Refinitiv LPC’s 4Q23… Login to Read More...

1Q-3Q23 US Syndicated ABL volume up 5% to US$127.0bn US syndicated ABL volume was up 5% to US$127.0 billion during 1Q-3Q23. The first nine months of 2023 set a new high for the US ABL market, however, a significant portion was completed during the first half as borrowers adopted SOFR based constructs. Only US$12.9 billion…

Near-term BDC loan maturities are limited Credit quality is being closely watched in the private credit markets amid the large increase in interest rates during the last eighteen months. So far, the impact on borrowers from higher rates has not produced any major uptick in defaults…. Login to Read More...

Syndicated middle market volume sinks 31% in 3Q23 US syndicated middle market loan volume totaled US$23.6bn in 3Q23, 31% lower than 2Q23 and 41% lower year-over-year. 3Q23’s total was the lowest since 3Q20. Breaking out syndicated middle market lending, non-sponsored volume of US$18.2bn was 34% lower quarter-over-quarter, while sponsored issuance of US$5.4bn was 23% lower…

 How does the US middle market characterize the quality of 3Q23 deal supply?  Finding quality opportunities to put money to work has been one of the main challenges faced by middle market lenders this year.  However, it seems that things could be improving on this front.  When asked how they would characterize the quality of…

US downward price flexes soar in 3Q23 The US institutional loan market continues to gain momentum as investor appetite remains strong.  This is evident in flex activity…… Login to Read More...

LBO volume to get needed boost from Worldpay & Syneos loans Syndicated LBO activity has been extremely hampered so far this year. Completed US syndicated LBO loan volume totals just US$16.1bn… Login to Read More...