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The era of pure-play private equity is over. Banks are pulling different divisions together to serve the complex needs of global asset managers
Specialist moves after 18 years in the market
New dangers are making deals harder to do, but pricing for the haves is still tight
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Despite the mounting number of risks on the horizon, the European leveraged finance market has ploughed on at a steady pace. While some investors say that is proof of healthy sophistication, others believe it is time for a big push back.
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Apollo-sponsored RCCH Healthcare Partners made investor-friendly changes to the bonds and loans it sold this week to support its acquisition of LifePoint Health, widening the pricing as well as tightening the covenants in the debt package.
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In a further sign that the European leveraged loan market is approaching the end of the year on a hot note, trading software provider OpenLink is looking to reduce the spread on the leveraged buyout loans it sold in March.
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High yield issuers’ struggle to push out deals in turbulent market conditions was reflected when Singapore’s Interplex Holdings was forced to cancel its inaugural dollar offering.
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Taiwan’s Mei Ta Industries has closed a €245m loan, attracting five participants during syndication.
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Chinese paper manufacturer Youyuan International Holdings is seeking commitments for a $120m refinancing loan, wooing banks with a juicier margin when compared to its last fundraise.
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