Refinancing rally lifts loan issuance as interest rates recede
Debt Explorer | Leveraged loan issuance in the US and Europe showed strong year-on-year gains over the first nine months of 2024 as lower interest rates inspired a wave of refinancing
Public-to-private deals offer a bright spot in flat M&A market
Debt Explorer | Private equity buyout activity has slowed in the face of macroeconomic headwinds, but public-to-private transactions have shown little sign of slowing down
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US leveraged finance: Navigating choppy waters
Borrowers and lenders are seeking new opportunities in the face of growing market volatility
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Buyout issuance leads the way despite a choppy M&A market
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Jumbo deals contribute to a rise in M&A and LBO financing
Borrowers take advantage of hot loan and high yield bond markets to lock in M&A and leveraged buyout financing at attractive terms and pricing
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US leveraged finance: The road ahead
What will drive issuance in a post-COVID-19 world?
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Sustained SPAC surge reshaping capital structures
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SPACs on track to drive M&A leveraged loan issuance
Record SPAC issuance is expected to boost M&A activity, supporting additional leveraged finance issuance, while financial sponsors take advantage of the opportunity to exit existing investments.