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New issue spreads of sponsor-backed private credit transactions are widening. Comparing the spreads of direct lending deals for companies with $100 million or more of EBITDA to the spreads of single-B rated broadly syndicated loans, absolute direct lending spread levels are in excess of 500 basis points, and the pickup offered over broadly syndicated loan spreads is over 200 basis points.

Cultivating a no-blame culture, promoting teamwork and having a high emotional quotient are just a few insights offered by our recent panel featuring top female executives to recognize Women’s History Month. Mary Ann Sigler, Stephanie Barter, Katherine Sassine, Kerry Douglas and Melanie Harris all shared their varied work experiences before an overflow crowd at Platinum Equity’s Los Angeles headquarters as part of our Club Room Conversation. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gabEfuax

Brynwood Partners exits SunnyD owner Harvest Hill Beverage Company in $1.5bn sale to Castillo Hermanos. The deal marks a significant cross-border exit for Brynwood. Harvest Hill was formed in 2014 when Brynwood carved out Juicy Juice from Nestlé, and has since grown into a leading North American beverage platform. Over the past decade, Brynwood executed a buy-and-build strategy, acquiring eight additional brands including Daily’s Cocktails, Nutrament, Little Hug, and SunnyD, which it purchased from Suntory in 2017. Centerview Capital Technology, founded by former Gillette CEO Jim Kilts, is joining as a minority partner in the transaction. Citi served as sole financial advisor to the buyer group and led the financing. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dkcarvA9 #PEInsights #privateequity #exit #sale

Blue Sea Capital LLC is pleased to be selected as a 2025 TOP 50 PE Firm in The Middle Market*. In naming Blue Sea Capital to the list, we are honored to be recognized as a partner of choice for entrepreneurs. Blue Sea Capital’s strategy is to partner with talented leaders of growth-oriented companies in industries where we have deep sector expertise: healthcare, industrial growth, and aerospace & defense. We deliver strategic and operational value-add that drives growth acceleration, industry outperformance and business transformation. #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #privateequity #investmentbanking *Blue Sea Capital paid a fee to be eligible and use the associated trademarks for this award.

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Leading up to the holidays, it was reported that the National Basketball Association (NBA) was set to vote on raising its debt limit from $325 million to $475 million. This would mark the first increase since 2018 and coincide with the recent renewal of the NBA media rights – set to begin in FY26. While the increase will provide franchises with additional capital flexibility, we would argue that the NBA – and all North American major professional sports leagues – remain extremely conservative in their use of leverage compared to other industries. Each of the major North American sports leagues (i.e., National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), and Major League Soccer) has specific league policies that restrict the quantum of franchise-related debt, but it's helpful to understand how that has evolved for the NBA and what it means today. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g2Ufs9cy