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European leveraged finance reignited

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After a period of volatility, Europe’s leveraged finance market is primed for resurgence, with new and exciting opportunities available to lenders and borrowers alike - Leveraged finance markets in Europe have entered 2025...more

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U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - January 2025

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U.S. PE deal activity: Deal activity was slightly down in 2024 with a 3% YoY decline, while deal value was up 14%. Transaction activity did not make the strong comeback dealmakers were hoping for in 2024 as investors...more

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European leveraged finance: A whole new world

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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

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Debt Download - January 2023

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Welcome to Debt Download, Goodwin’s monthly newsletter covering what you need to know in the leveraged finance market. We hope your year is off to a good start!...more

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The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review, 9th Edition - Spain

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Market conditions have remained challenging through the past year. The post-pandemic recovery globally saw a significant setback as a result of the war in Ukraine, which exacerbated the pre-existing market issues and led to...more

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The Basics of P2P Acquisition Financing

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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

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Buyout momentum paints a strong picture for issuance in 2022

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HEADLINES - ▪️ Buyout deal value in Western Europe hit an all-time record high by the end of 2021, more than doubling year-on-year  ▪️ Private equity (PE) activity supported an 81% uplift in buyout loan issuance...more

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Five factors driving leveraged finance in 2022

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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

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The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review, 8th Edition - Spain

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It is fair to say that the acquisition and leveraged finance industry has shown resilience in relation to the difficult global situation arising from the covid-19 pandemic, particularly in comparison to the previous global...more

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The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review, 8th Edition - United States

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It is fair to say that the acquisition and leveraged finance industry has shown resilience in relation to the difficult global situation arising from the covid-19 pandemic, particularly in comparison to the previous global...more

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Active private equity firms buoy buyout issuance

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Issuance of leveraged loans and high yield bonds to fund buyouts surged to quarterly highs in 2021 as private equity sponsors raised their investment game - Buyouts are back in a big way. Private equity (PE) firms around...more

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Healthcare leveraged finance issuance climbs

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Leveraged finance activity in the healthcare sector made strong gains through Q1 2021 as the pandemic response saw the industry attract steady investor inflows and M&A interest - With the pandemic still working its way...more

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LBO issuance slides on slow buyout activity

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Leveraged buyout high yield bond and leveraged loan issuance fell in Q3 2020 as a lack of buyout deals in a still cautious M&A market dampened appetite for financing - Although leveraged buyout (LBO) activity showed signs...more

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European leveraged finance: A bifurcated balancing act: Public-to-private: Private equity on the hunt for new value

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HEADLINES - In 2019, European take-private deals backed by private equity reached €34.5 billion over 31 deals - This is 14 per cent higher than 2018 and more than five times the total deal value seen just five years...more

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