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PDF | Research | Week of May 22, 2023

Quote of the Week

“Markets are up, the VIZ is down, and this debt-ceiling debate is right on our doorstep.”

– Mike Bailey, head of research, FBB Capital Partners.

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Letter from Seoul (First of Two Parts)

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Our APAC tour continued last week with a stop in Seoul, South Korea. There our investors, partners, associates, and friends were eager to hear our message on markets and how private credit fits into the current climate.


Korea’s overhanging long-term geopolitical issue, according to local sources, is what to do with China. It’s an economic challenge to be caught between the US and its biggest trade partner. Semiconductors are Korea’s number one export to China, but not enough to offset last year’s trade deficit - the first. 


Pressures from China are no doubt mounting from other trade agreements, such as the recent one between Samsung and GM to build lithium battery factories in the US...

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Chart of the Week

Stepping Down

A confluence of factors, including slumping China imports, are slowing South Korean growth.

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Source: Bloomberg, The Daily Shot

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Stat of the Week

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Loan Stats at a Glance 

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Contact: Marina Lukatsky / S&P Global Market Intelligence

PDI Picks

When the going gets tough

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Those present at the PDI Europe Summit heard how Europe is catching up the US when it comes to distressed opportunities...

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Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis

BDC first-lien debt valuations increased

but second-lien and subordinated

marks fell in 1Q23

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BDC first-lien debt valuations climbed but second-lien and subordinated debt marks fell in 1Q23. The weighted average mark on BDC first-lien debt holdings increased by 25bp, to 96.59% in the most recent quarter. In contrast...

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Contact: CJ Doherty/ Refinitiv LPC

The Pulse of Private Equity

Founder-backed M&A is doing better

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Founder-owned businesses are more motivated to sell in the current environment. PitchBook’s latest Analyst Note, Founder-Owned Businesses are Attractive M&A Targets, found a sharp uptick for...

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Contact: Alex Lykken / PitchBook

Covenant Trends 

Average Free-and-Clear as a

Multiple of Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA

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Contact: Steven Miller / Covenant Review

High-Yield Bond Statistics

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Weekly fund flows source: Lipper
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Private Debt Intelligence

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North America attracts lion’s share of

private debt fundraising in Q1 2023

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North America emerged as the leading region for private debt fundraising in the first quarter of this year. A total of 17 funds with a North American focus raised $29.4bn, overshadowing the next most popular...

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Contact: Caroline Rolle / Preqin

Debtwire Middle-Market

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Investors steer clear of riskier assets

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Source: Debtwire Par

Debt issued in the institutional leveraged loan market has shifted back towards the favor of double B facilities over single B rated tranches. So far in 2023, almost 40% of activity has been double B rated...

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Contact: Ben Watson / Debtwire 

Middle Market Deal Terms at a Glance

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Contact: Stefan Shaffer / SPP Capital Partners

Select Deals in the Market

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