UBS strategists say that private credit default rates could surge 15% if it triggers an aggressive disruption among corporate borrowers. That follows blue limits, new blue outs, new limits for retail investors in one of its private credit, BDCs. And a report from Citron Research that says I could lead to a double digit U.S. unemployment rate by 2025 and also discuss fears in private credit.Let's discuss with Bloomberg senior reporter Silas Brown. So I, I got to say, it feels like we've hit a fever pitch of ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - BXSL reported a net investment income (NII) of $0.80 per share, representing an 11.8% annualized return on equity, primarily from interest income [6][18] - The distribution of $0.77 per share was 104% covered by NII, yielding an 11.4% annualized distribution yield on NAV [6][18] - The net return for the year was 9.6%, outperforming the leveraged loan market by 360 basis points [6] - Net asset value (NAV) per share decreased to $26.92 from $27.15 in the previous quarter, impacted by net unrealized losses [19][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - BXSL's portfolio increased to 316 companies across 40 industries, with 13 new credits funded and 15 add-ons completed [7][10] - The average loan-to-value (LTV) at underwriting was 41%, with an average spread near 500 basis points [7] - Non-accruals rose to 0.6% at cost and 0.5% at fair market value, up from 0.3% and 0.2% respectively in the previous year [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. leveraged finance market is approximately $5 trillion, with private credit in the institutional non-BDC channel around $1.5 trillion [29] - BXSL's credit business totals $520 billion, with investments in about 5,000 companies globally [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital expenditure build-out in AI and digital infrastructure, which is expected to support growth across multiple sectors [5] - BXSL aims to maintain a defensive investment strategy by focusing on first lien, larger, private equity-owned businesses [16] - The company is actively evaluating capital allocation decisions between new opportunities and share repurchases [23][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in a fundamentally healthy economic backdrop, with resilient corporate earnings growth and strong consumer demand [4] - The company anticipates continued robust capital inflows into private credit strategies, particularly from institutional channels [5] - Management noted that the credit quality of deals remains stable, with high single-digit EBITDA growth across the portfolio [20][68] Other Important Information - BXSL's board approved a discretionary share repurchase plan for up to $250 million of outstanding common shares [23] - The company has $2.5 billion in total liquidity, including unrestricted cash and undrawn debt [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of potential slowdown in non-traded channel - Management indicated that the U.S. leveraged finance market remains institutional-driven, and they expect to remain active in corporate lending despite potential headwinds [29][32] Question: Consideration of share repurchase versus special dividends - Management highlighted that they have options to reinvest in new loans, buy back shares, or deleverage, with a focus on maximizing returns for investors [34] Question: Sponsor conversations and market activity - Management noted that sponsors are cautious and observing market conditions before bringing assets to market, but they expect continued M&A activity due to economic growth [48] Question: Recovery rates for software companies - Management expressed confidence in the coverage of their software business, noting that it is performing well despite public market re-ratings [60] Question: Evaluation of share repurchase program - Management stated they will be opportunistic with share repurchases, considering the discount to NAV and the potential for capital allocation decisions [63]

A couple of years ago, private credit and especially BDCs ( BIZD ) were relatively unknown and not something that got frequently discussed in the media. It was mostly an institutional asset management base that transacted in the private credit field, primarily toRoberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in the financial management helping top-tier corporates shape their financial strategies and execute large-scale financings. He has also made significant efforts to institutionalize REIT framework in L ...

Management is deliberately reducing exposure to the 'overcrowded' sponsor finance market, citing an oversupply of capital and deteriorating underwriting standards among peers. The portfolio has reached a record 83% allocation to senior secured specialty finance, prioritizing asset-based lending (ABL) with liquid collateral and active borrowing base monitoring. The company maintains an intentional underweighting in the software sector (approximately 2% exposure) to avoid risks associated with technolog ...

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager (1), recently shared it lent more than $430 million through its private credit arm, HPS Investment Partners, to a group of companies now under investigation for fraud. It lent the money based on collateral that may not have ever existed — invoices that allegedly showed the group of borrowers were owed millions in receivables by major telecom groups. Must Read The Department of Justice has since launched an investigation into these invoices and entities tied ...

The revised offer from BasePoint's acquisition vehicle comprises 235p in cash plus a 15p special dividend, bringing the total consideration to 250p per share, compared with 235p previously. It also is in addition to the final dividend of 9p per share, which shareholders will be permitted to retain.International Personal Finance is up 6.6% after US private equity group BasePoint Capital raised its recommended bid and the company simultaneously reported a stronger-than-expected full-year result.Streeter says ...

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Bank of America stock is volatile. Where are BAC shares going?Private Credit Sell-Off Rattles FinancialsPressure began late last week after Blue Owl Capital said it would sell roughly $1.4 billion of loans from a private credit fund to meet redemption demands and unwind a planned merger.Forced sales at book value stoked fears that similar vehicles may be over-promising liquidity and could be forced to crystallize losses as investors rush for the exits. The news has slammed alternative-asset managers and pul ...

Let's bring in Kevin Green, senior markets correspondent right away to help set up the action today. All right, KG, I get stuck at home one day because of the blizzard and it's like everything's broken. So, uh, catch us up to speed on what's going on here.>> Yeah, we continue to see the market gyate at this point in time, Diane. If you're looking at it from a technical level, the 100 day moving average has been our area of support, which we tested yesterday, and the 20-day moving average has been the area o ...

Unfortunately, we did see this in oh five and six and seven, almost the same thing. The rising tide lifts all boats. Everyone was making a lot of money.I don't know how long it's going to be great for everybody. I see a couple of people doing some dumb things. You know, they're just doing dumb things to create an either or say they're winning in the markets business, something like that.Senior reporter Silas Brown is here for more. Silas, it's Jamie Diamond. Fair to compare what we're seeing now to the pre ...