While issuance of high yield bonds strengthened across all key global jurisdictions in 2024, the US and Europe still face mounting maturity walls -
High yield bond issuance in key markets around the world recorded major...more
European leveraged finance markets back on track -European leveraged finance markets rallied strongly in 2024, with momentum for new deals and opportunities for borrowers and lenders alike in 2025 -
Europe's leveraged...more
2/6/2025
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Capital Markets ,
EU ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Markets ,
Financing ,
High-Yield Markets ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Lenders ,
Leveraged Finance ,
Loans ,
Private Equity ,
Private Funds
European leveraged finance in 2023 was saddled with the negative effects of elevated interest rates. But as the market adjusts to the “new normal”, rate and price stability offer hope for a brighter 2024.
-Rising interest...more
1/30/2024
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Banking Sector ,
Buyouts ,
Debt ,
Debt Market ,
EU ,
Financial Institutions ,
Interest Rates ,
Investment ,
Leveraged Finance ,
Loans ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Refinancing
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-Rising interest rates and reduced refinancing options are increasing the likelihood of restructuring and financial distress in the next 12 months
-Cov-lite debt packages have given borrowers breathing...more
2/2/2023
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Debt Restructuring ,
Financial Distress ,
Interest Rates ,
Investment ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investors ,
Lenders ,
Private Equity ,
Refinancing ,
Restructuring
A public-to-private transaction ("P2P") is one in which a publicly listed company is acquired and taken into private ownership. Because they involve changes in ownership of public companies, P2Ps are subject to various...more
Bridge loans are a key way to finance large acquisitions, but their terms are very specialized. In "The Basics of Bridge Loans", the White & Case team explains the key terms of bridge loans and discusses some challenges faced...more
7/5/2022
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Bridge Loan ,
Buyers ,
Commitment Letter ,
EU ,
Fees ,
High Yield Bonds ,
Interest Rates ,
Marketing ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Term Sheets ,
UK
It was a year of rebounds in 2021, from the early hike in refinancing activity to the subsequent surge in M&A and buyout deals, as well as frenetic activity in the PE space, all of which contributed to a noteworthy uptick in...more
2/2/2022
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Borrowers ,
Buyouts ,
Debt Market ,
EBITDA ,
EU ,
Interest Rates ,
Lenders ,
Leveraged Finance ,
Leveraged Loans ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Risk Factors ,
Supply Chain