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Investors eye 2028, 2031, 2032 as big years for loan maturities
Even leveraged deals still being underwritten, though banks are selective
Liquidity event at American manager comes at fraught time for industry
Major sectors in leveraged loans are trading down, making shrewd credit selection vital
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Swissport, the airport services company owned by HNA Group of China, successfully shaved 25bp off the cost of its term loan B in its recent repricing, in spite of a backdrop of increased fears about the coronavirus and its impact on the aviation industry. However, the deal was less of a slam dunk than other recent refinancings. -
Dutch equipment rental company Boels has launched a €1.61bn term loan B to finance the acquisition of Cramo, a Finnish rival. It is a rare chance for lenders to access a leveraged deal with maintenance covenants, a concession sponsors will no longer give but which some companies can still tolerate — though the huge headroom in this case means they are a minimal restriction.
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After a furious start to the year, leveraged finance bankers are now worrying about what’s next for new money leveraged buyouts, with few corporate carve-outs on the horizon and a plethora of political pain points to keep sponsors on the sidelines. Owen Sanderson reports.
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London-listed tech firm Micro Focus is refinancing and extending its term loan 'B' and revolver, with a $1.435bn-equivalent deal across dollars and euros. The company has had a grim year — reflected in the targeted loan margins — with a series of revenue warnings, a sliding share price and subsequent exit from the FTSE100, a failed sale of part of the business, and the departure of its long-serving executive chairman.
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China’s Powerlong Real Estate Holdings is returning to the international loan market to refinance some of its debt, mandating one bank to lead the deal.
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Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) has launched a $300m deal into general syndication, marking its second attempt at tapping the loan market.
