US private equity-backed companies raised approximately $94 billion in leveraged loans and high-yield bonds last year to finance payouts to their sponsors, according to a report by Bloomberg citing analysis by Moody’s Ratings.
These dividend recapitalisations have grown in popularity as exit opportunities remain constrained amid economic uncertainty and a slower IPO and acquisition market. While credit markets have remained accessible, adding debt for sponsor distributions increases financial ri...
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