Private Equity

Private debt

The case for covenant-lite

Are fears of a lack of red flags in deal structures overblown? There’s little doubt what equity providers think, but some lenders believe the same.

3 min read · 26 March 2018

How private equity fuels private debt

The private debt market is booming. Even as lenders expand into alternative niches, the private equity-sponsored market remains by far the strongest source of deals.

5 min read · 12 March 2018

Bubble talk

The ‘b’ word has been used in relation to private equity. Should its close relative private debt be worried?

2 min read · 29 January 2018

Clearlake could close above $2.5bn target for Fund V

The special situations investment shop is expected to invest in fewer than 20 companies.

2 min read · 15 December 2017

Trends of the Year: GPs branch out

Private equity firms have turned to credit and sector-specialisation to keep up with LP demands for capital allocations over the past year.

3 min read · 14 December 2017

Capital Dynamics targets Q2 close for debut credit fund

The firm is expected to begin accepting commitments for the $500m vehicle in Q1 2018, according to a source familiar with the matter.

1 min read · 14 December 2017

Apollo plans long-term hybrid credit, equity fund – updated

Co-founder Leon Black said the vehicle is a work in progress and one of several projects to augment permanent or long-term capital at the firm.

2 min read · 06 December 2017

Sterling nears target for debut debt fund

The private equity firm launched its credit arm in May with the addition of a BNP Paribas veteran.

2 min read · 30 November 2017

Heard on the streets of Amsterdam

PECA Family Office is planning to reduce its exposure to Europe as GPs and LPs voice concerns over its appeal in the Dutch capital.

3 min read · 20 November 2017

African PE is dead, long live private credit!

Investors in the continent’s private equity market should be considering other parts of the capital structure, writes Syntaxis Capital’s Africa head.

3 min read · 31 October 2017

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