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Recent mega-deals have electrified the German private equity market, but what’s next? Our panel of experts share their thoughts on what’s in store.
The use of debt to delay capital calls saw HVPE’s distributions outweigh investments last year.
Fund finance facilities have traditionally been linked to uncalled LP commitments, but the focus is increasingly now on underlying portfolio investments. Leon Stephenson of Reed Smith explains the trend
From conflicts of interest to subscriptions lines, lawyers flag up the five issues most likely to trigger court action.
The Fund Finance Association’s response to the Institutional Limited Partners Association guidelines on subscription credit lines underscores the challenges of drawing up industry-wide best practice.
Credit lines can prove crucial in sealing a rapid-fire acquisition, says RBS International’s Mike Lewis. The key is to ensure the loan facility provides the freedom to borrow when needed.
Co-ordinating large subscription lines for mega-funds presents a unique set of challenges, write Debevoise & Plimpton’s Thomas Smith and Felix Paterson.
From how to pick a lender to the types of lines available, delegates at the CFOs & COOs Forum offered a mini explainer to the fund finance world.
Finnish LP Katja Salovaara on how subscription credit lines have made life trickier for investors in private equity.
Brian Conway, managing partner and chairman of the private equity firm, explains how the current deal environment and an increased focus on growth has affected his firm’s approach.