Committed Capital
With private equity firms sitting on record levels of dry powder, opportunities for PE investment and dealmaking still abound. Yet complexities surrounding valuation, due diligence and financing are at an all-time high. Hosted by members of Dechert’s Private Equity practice, Committed Capital explores current issues and trends affecting PE globally, featuring conversations with leaders from across the industry.
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Committed Capital
Private Equity Financings: Market Trends and Conditions
In recent months, debt financing for new acquisitions and recapitalizations has become more difficult to source. When available, it is also more expensive and subject to stringent conditions amid continued macroeconomic challenges and prolonged high interest rates. Where does PE financing stand and what does the current challenging market mean for the future deal dynamics?
In this episode, Dechert’s Soo-ah Nah leads a discussion with Anne-Marie Peterson of Baird and Scott Grass of Main Street on the latest market trends and conditions.