Private Equity
A number of GPs are using flush balance sheets to seed their own distressed debt funds, according to firm head Michael Rees.
2 min read · 30 March 2020
Deal sourcing will be led by Peng Fu, a former MD at Chinese investment manager Fosun, according to an investor email seen by PEI.
2 min read · 26 February 2020
Fewer covenants can provide greater flexibility in dealing with portfolio company difficulties, but they may also prevent lenders from negotiating rescue plans with borrowers and sponsors. Andy Thomson and Andrew Hedlund investigate
10 min read · 10 February 2020
The firm is also on track to open offices in Paris and Sydney before the end of March, according to its latest earnings announcement on Thursday.
2 min read · 23 January 2020
The firm will invest throughout the capital structure after previously being a senior debt-only shop.
2 min read · 17 January 2020
The strategy’s performance is struggling to live up to expectations. Should investors keep faith with a sector still waiting for the right market conditions?
9 min read · 28 October 2019
As demand from non-institutional investors for private credit exposure increases, iCapital Network’s Lawrence Calcano considers how technology and education can help bridge the gap.
5 min read · 01 October 2019
We examine the debt fund's loan terms, expected performance and opportunity set.
2 min read · 16 July 2019
With fears of a financial downturn in 2019 on the back burner, the strategy of adding additional leverage is trending upward.
3 min read · 10 July 2019
Experts from PwC outline why this form of lending is an attractive financing option for mid-market leveraged buyouts.
5 min read · 10 July 2019
