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 Private Equity's Impact on the Economy and the Potential of Employee Ownership
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 Private Equity Continues to Rely on Debt for Investor Payouts Despite Risks
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Private equity firms are relying on dividend recaps to meet investor demands for payouts, despite the risks. This approach involves taking on more debt, increasing leverage for companies and making them vulnerable to economic downturns. Moody's warns that leveraged loans are pressuring borrowers already below investment grade. However, high demand for credit and a lack of exit strategies are driving firms to pursue dividend recaps. Debt investors are now funding these payouts. The surge in recaps reflects the struggle to generate returns, as exits through mergers or IPOs are limited. No rebound expected in H2 [PrivateEquity #DebtRisk #InvestorPayouts]....

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 Record Volume of Leveraged Loans Sold Amid Decreasing Recovery Rates on Defaults
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Record volume of leveraged loans sold as recovery rates on defaults decrease. Heavily indebted US companies face rising borrowing costs, cash flow issues, and defaults. Private-credit funds outlook lowered due to potential losses. Distressed deals and default rates increasing. Companies amending credit agreements to mask distress. Recovery rates for defaults decreasing. South African borrowers face high interest rates and tightened lending criteria. Strategies for financial resilience recommended. #LeveragedLoans #Defaults #BorrowingCosts #FinancialResilience...

#newstr #CorporateBorrowing #UsFederalReserve #InterestRates #DefaultRates #PrivateCredit #DistressedDeals #SouthAfricaInterestRates #BorrowingCosts #FinancialResilience #LeveragedLoans #RecoveryRates 

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 Struggling Corporate Borrowers Face Challenges Amid Delayed Fed Rate Cuts and South Africa Rate Cuts on Hold
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Struggling corporate borrowers in the US face challenges as Fed rate cuts are delayed, leading to elevated borrowing costs and rising defaults. Private-credit funds are lowering outlooks due to potential losses on corporate loans. Meanwhile, South Africa's rate cuts are on hold, making it harder for borrowers to secure loans or favorable interest rates. Financial resilience strategies include improving credit scores and exploring alternative lenders. #CorporateBorrowers #FedRateCuts #SouthAfricaRateCuts #FinancialResilience...

#newstr #CorporateBorrowing #UsFederalReserve #InterestRates #DefaultRates #PrivateCredit #DistressedDeals #SouthAfrica #BorrowingCosts #FinancialResilience 

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