As the US witnesses an increase in lender infighting, is it a phenomenon likely to spread to the other side of the Atlantic? Michael Jacobs of Boies Schiller Flexner weighs up the prospects.
The deal is part of a broad trend of refinancings for US mid-market businesses.
A difficult macro backdrop has not spared the healthcare sector entirely, but Aymen Mahmoud of McDermott Will & Emery thinks activity in selected areas is likely to pick up.
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Asset managers see synergy in CQS’ investment process and Manulife’s broader footprint.
PDI’s Germany Forum examined the upcoming opportunity set for distressed and special situations as a refinancing wave looms.
Fund managers are celebrating their good fortune when it comes to new transactions, while also fearing what might lie ahead for their existing portfolios.
No-one should expect a sudden 2008-style surge in non-performing loans, but economic headwinds are expected to eventually translate to a promising opportunity set.
Assisted by volatile market conditions, private debt firms have carved out a place for themselves in the mega-financing arena once solidly occupied by the banks.
Two-loan package for GCP will fund acquisitions in high-demand Inland Empire market.
Bank sale mirrors similar moves by Capital One and Pacific Western Bank to add liquidity amid market stress.