In a highly leveraged market, holdco financings are becoming increasingly popular, but lenders need to be aware of some distinguishing features, say Proskauer’s Evan Palenschat and Eitan Goldberg.
5 min read · 06 December 2023
The healthcare industry benefits from various tailwinds. We explore which sectors credit fund managers are choosing to invest in.
5 min read · 06 December 2023
The vehicle has received an initial commitment from Crédit Agricole and is targeting €750m to improve agricultural sustainability.
2 min read · 05 December 2023
The French-headquartered firm’s latest SME lending vehicle received significant backing from international investors.
1 min read · 30 November 2023
The deal is part of a broad trend of refinancings for US mid-market businesses.
2 min read · 20 November 2023
High barriers to entry and a strong share of growing markets are among the borrower characteristics that instil confidence for lenders, according to Paul Johnson and Andrew Cleland-Bogle of Bridgepoint Credit.
6 min read · 01 November 2023
Investors have good reason for backing senior debt strategies in a volatile environment, despite junior capital being the current fundraising favourite.
5 min read · 01 November 2023
Deal activity has slowed and firms are focused on preserving value in their portfolios. It’s time to double down on the right framework and repeatable processes, according to Marc Preiser and Mikko Iso-Kulmala at Fidelity International.
8 min read · 01 November 2023
The asset manager’s first vehicle dedicated to direct lending will target European mid-market companies.
1 min read · 18 October 2023
