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The firm hopes to capitalise on Germany’s vast SME market and growing demand for debt finance.
The credit specialist will increase dividends after a strong fundraising year.
Unitranche and super senior facilities will back the further growth of the sports equipment provider.
Floating rates mean debt funds outperform in times of rising interest rates.
Technology and reporting are the biggest concerns for fund managers in loan administration.
The US debt investor will buy loans at a discount in the controversial sale.
Hermes is expanding its bank origination network to target lending opportunities in continental Europe.
The French alternatives manager has been actively investing this year and expects its fourth vehicle to be fully committed by year-end.
The debt package supports the group’s recapitalisation and future growth.
Rothchild’s second lending fund will target sponsored and non-sponsored opportunities.