DL Deals: News & Analysis – 12/7/2020

U.S Direct Lending: Purpose November 2020

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Direct lending in November for buyouts surged to 47%, leveling the lopsided pull of add-on acquisitions that had dominated the pipeline since the pandemic hit, according to DLD. In fact, November generated the best share for LBO financing since February’s 61%. Add-on activity slipped slightly to 48% last month, from 50%.