A joint venture to invest in Scottish property backed by ICG-Longbow has made its fifth acquisition.
1 min read · 05 February 2018
Private credit managers hold both debt and equity in the debtor.
2 min read · 02 February 2018
In this two-minute audio, Jim Blakemore, the head of GreenOak Real Estate’s debt business, explains why he is targeting lending opportunities in continental Europe.
1 min read · 01 February 2018
James Newsome of Arbour Partners explores the significance of high leverage and covenant erosion in a three-minute video.
1 min read · 31 January 2018
Cinesite Studios, which has created effects for major films including Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, has borrowed a total of $70m.
1 min read · 30 January 2018
Having slowed down a little in 2016, unitranche financings for European mid-cap firms shot up by 75% last year as Germany set new records.
2 min read · 30 January 2018
Research shows that, by the end of last year, 69% of leveraged loans in the region were covenant-lite as borrowers strengthened their grip.
2 min read · 29 January 2018
Oil prices have held steady recently after a much-welcomed recovery, but the retail rout will likely continue.
2 min read · 23 January 2018
French lender Tikehau has supported the Spanish firm’s acquisition with a €14.4m unitranche facility.
1 min read · 23 January 2018
Even as the economy keeps humming along, limited partners should start preparing for a downturn, at a new report from JPMorgan Asset Management has cautioned. Investors should look to diversify their private credit allocation beyond direct lending and consider special situations strategies, according to the document, authored by Leander Christofides and Brad Demong, co-chief investment […]
3 min read · 22 January 2018