软件行业正遭遇一场由人工智能引发的生存危机，并将冲击波传导至私募信贷市场，形成危险的负反馈循环。 高盛数据显示，标普北美软件指数已连续三周下跌，1月份暴跌15%，创下自2008年10月以来最大单月跌幅。 这种恐慌情绪在本周二进一步加剧，AI初创公司 Anthropic发布面向企业内部律师的生产力工具后，法律软件和出版公司股价应声暴跌。 Jefferies股票交易部门的Jeffrey Favuzza将当前局面描述为"SaaS末日"， 指出目前的交易风格完全是"无论如何让我离场（get me out）"式的恐慌性抛售 ， 且尚未看到任何止跌企稳的迹象。 这一冲击并未局限于股市，正迅速传导至为软件行业提供大量融资的私募信贷领域。Barclays分析师指出，软件行业是商业发展公司（BDCs）最大的风险敞 口，约占其投资组合的20%，总规模在去年第三季度达到约1000亿美元。随着软件公司估值暴跌，Blue Owl、Blackstone和Ares等BDC股价均出现下挫。 摩根大通和高盛的分析显示，市场正在经历前所未有的分化：一边是被视为AI超级周期受益者的半导体公司，另一边是被视为最大输家的软件公司。 随着软件 股权估值 ...

AI冲击下，软件行业陷入"末日危机"：标普北美软件指数1月暴跌15%，创2008年以来最大单月跌幅，引发投资者恐慌性抛售。更危险的是，千亿美元 私募信贷风险敞口面临资产减值压力，进而可能收紧信贷，这将反过来进一步挤压企业生存空间，形成致命的"死亡循环"。 高盛数据显示，标普北美软件指数已连续三周下跌，1月份暴跌15%，创下自2008年10月以来最大单月跌幅。 这种恐慌情绪在本周二进一步加剧，AI 初创公司Anthropic发布面向企业内部律师的生产力工具后，法律软件和出版公司股价应声暴跌。 这一冲击并未局限于股市，正迅速传导至为软件行业提供大量融资的私募信贷领域。Barclays分析师指出，软件行业是商业发展公司（BDCs）最大的 风险敞口，约占其投资组合的20%，总规模在去年第三季度达到约1000亿美元。随着软件公司估值暴跌，Blue Owl、Blackstone和Ares等BDC股价均 软件行业正遭遇一场由人工智能引发的生存危机，并将冲击波传导至私募信贷市场，形成危险的负反馈循环。 Jefferies股票交易部门的Jeffrey Favuzza将当前局面描述为"SaaS末日"， 指出目前的交易风格完全是" ...

Core Viewpoint - The software industry is experiencing a significant downturn, with the S&P North American Software Index dropping for three consecutive weeks and a 15% decline in January, marking the largest monthly drop since October 2008 [1][3]. Group 1: Market Sentiment and Impact - The current market sentiment is characterized by panic selling, described as a "get me out" mentality, with no signs of stabilization [3]. - The release of Anthropic's productivity tool for corporate lawyers has intensified fears, leading to a sharp decline in legal software and publishing company stocks [1][7]. - There is a growing concern that advancements in AI technology may erode the competitive advantages of traditional software companies, leading to fears of being completely replaced [7]. Group 2: Private Credit Exposure - The software sector's decline poses risks not only to the stock market but also to the private credit market, with software companies representing about 20% of the portfolios of Business Development Companies (BDCs), totaling approximately $100 billion [3][9]. - As software company valuations plummet, private credit institutions face pressure to reassess their balance sheets, potentially tightening credit availability, which could further squeeze struggling software companies [5][10]. Group 3: Financial Analysis and Projections - Morgan Stanley's analysis indicates that if AI disrupts corporate borrowers aggressively, the default rate in U.S. private credit could soar to 13% [12]. - Stress tests conducted by Morgan Stanley suggest that under a scenario where 33% of companies default, tracked BDCs could face losses of $22 billion, reducing net asset value by 11% [13]. - In a more severe scenario with a 75% default rate, cumulative net losses could approach $50 billion, diluting book value by 24% [13]. Group 4: Market Dynamics and Valuation Challenges - The divergence in market performance is stark, with semiconductor companies benefiting from the AI supercycle while software companies are viewed as major losers [5]. - Despite some companies passing earnings tests, the overall pass rate is declining, indicating a harsh competitive environment within the industry [7]. - The market is struggling to assign reasonable valuations to software companies due to the uncertainty brought by AI, complicating the identification of attractive buying opportunities [7].