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BNP Paribas’ Laleh Bashirrad Discusses the Mood of the Leveraged Loan Market
Mar 19, 2024
Topics discussed include the mood of the market, M&A pipeline, LBO market, rivalry between private credit and broadly syndicated loans, positive shift in leveraged loan market, rise in M&A activity in Europe, stability in credit, financing availability, Silicon Valley bank collapse impact and future economic concerns, financial court proceedings, bankruptcy court proceedings, legal disputes in Chapter 11 cases.
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- Market sentiment is positive, driving expectations of increased M&A activity and long-term commitment by private credit firms.
- Competition between private credit and broadly syndicated markets affects deal financing, with a trend towards 'hybrid deals' for optimized executions.
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Market Outlook and Mergers & Acquisitions Prediction
The market mood has significantly improved with more risk-on outlook by investors, leading to expectations of increased M&A activity. Recent large deals like the United Rental acquisition showcase the revived M&A pipeline. Private credit firms are actively supporting M&A, allowing for long-term commitments and stabilizing the credit outlook for both public and private transactions.
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