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| A monthly eNewsletter on leveraged finance | November 2009 |
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The fourth quarter of 2009 may ultimately be viewed as a turning point for the capital markets. Following months of steady decline in both debt and equity trading, a significant rally has taken hold in both markets. Since the market lows of mid-March, investors have shown a willingness to participate as broader market indices have rallied. Investor confidence remains critical and here are four key indicators to watch. |
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| Market Minute | Turnaround Finance | |||||||||||||||
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| Done Deals | Recent Transactions | |||||||||||||||
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Joint-Lead Arranger • $500 Million • Asset-Based Credit Facility Based in New York, NY, Saks, Inc., offers luxury goods including apparel, shoes, accessories and jewelry. GE Capital, Corporate Retail Finance announced it acted as co-lender for a $500 million asset-based credit facility. The loan will be used for working capital needs and general corporate purposes. GE Capital Markets served as joint lead arranger.  Read the press announcement |
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| Capital Comic | © Randy Glasbergen | |||||||||||||||
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| Indices Watch | Trend Statistics | |||||||||||||||
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Half of Business Leaders Expect Stimulus Plan to Improve Economy by End of 2010 While less than one third of executives reported that the Economic Stimulus Program had improved economic conditions to date, almost half expect impact next year. Learn More |
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Business Bankruptcy Filings Up 52% year-over-year through 3Q |
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Manufacturing and Service Company Business Outlook More Optimistic Confidence in future business activity is growing globally according to this survey. Learn More |
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