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It is a standing assumption in private credit markets that sponsor backed credit, all things being equal, is superior to sponsorless. But sponsor backed deals are often over-bid with lenders agreeing weak security packages and little or no covenants or other structural protections. In this respect sponsorless transactions often offer enhanced lender protections. If leveraged loan default rates continue to rise maybe this assumption will be revisited?
This article covers some very interesting points