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Dec 20, 2024 | 
ionanalytics.com | Jelena Cvejic |Ben Watson |Avery Champion
Leveraged finance (LevFin) issuance across the US and European institutional loan and high-yield (HY) bond markets soared to USD 1.86trn in 2024 year-to-date (YTD), surpassing the previous record of USD 1.60trn from 2021. LevFin markets roared back into action this year as strong investor demand and tighter spreads created supportive conditions for issuance. However, the record-breaking gross volume was largely buoyed by a deluge of refinancing and repricing activity.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
ionanalytics.com | Josh O'Neil |Ben Watson |Ben Miller
Deepening appetite for leveraged buyouts drives surge in direct-lending deal volume in 9M24The number of European direct-lending deals inked during the first nine months of this year rose by 62% year-on-year, emblematic of a resurgent M&A market driven by revived conviction among buyout groups. Over the first three quarters of 2024, some 719 new deals were signed, compared to a three-year average of 640 for the same period, according to Debtwire’s 9M24 European Direct Lender Rankings Report.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
moon.com | Kristin Graves |Christopher Shockey |Kirsten Shockey |Ben Watson
Elevate your fall baking with an unexpected twist of black garlic in these irresistible mini cheesecakes. In the Fall, fresh garlic is readily available and revered for its incredible flavors. Farmers’ markets and festivals celebrate the return of a favored harvest, and there’s palpable excitement as customers seek specific varieties. The Garlic Companion photo by Kimberly Thompson Panay © Storey Publishing.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
schwab.com | Ben Watson
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
ionanalytics.com | Ben Miller |Ben Watson |Marie-Laure Keyrouz |Lucinda Guthrie
Data Insight This report is a comprehensive overview of the European buyout market using best-in-class Leveraged Finance and M&A data across ION Analytics. To see the full report, please click below. Key Trends in 1H24:Buyouts totalled EUR 95bn, up 168%, led by Apollo’s EUR 10.1bn acquisition of a 49% stake in the joint venture entity related to Fab 34. Issuance of leveraged loans recovered in 2Q24, rising 62% from 1Q24 to EUR 8.13bn and totalling EUR 13.1bn for 1H24.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
ionanalytics.com | Avery Champion |Ben Watson |Marie-Laure Keyrouz |Lucinda Guthrie
Data Insight This report is a comprehensive overview of the US buyout market, using best-in-class Leveraged Finance and M&A data across ION Analytics. To see the full report, please click belowKey Trends in 1H24:Buyouts surged to USD 146bn in 1H24, from USD 108bn in 1H23, led by Truist Insurance’s USD 12.3bn acquisition by Stone Point Capital, Clayton Dubilier & Rice and Mubadala Investment.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
ionanalytics.com | Josh O'Neill |Ben Watson |Ben Miller
Data Insight The first half of this year saw European direct lenders chalk up significant wins in the face of resurgent competition from banks, with five deals inked in the first six months of 2024 having entered the top-15 largest transactions of all time amid a sharp rise in deal volume. Overall, direct-lending deal volume totalled EUR 52bn, representing a year-on-year increase of 85%, according to Debtwire’s 1H24 European Direct Lender Rankings report.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
novelsuspects.com | Kirsten Shockey |Christopher Shockey |Ben Watson |Julia Skinner
We absolutely love these fermented tomatoes. They are not only delicious but also quick to make and look gorgeous on a charcuterie board. The recipe derives from a traditional Georgian one—that is, the Republic of Georgia, not the US state. A long time ago, Kirsten was at a class where the instructor said, “I always name the lineage of my teachers,” and then proceeded to name the person they learned from as well as the people who had taught their teacher.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
novelsuspects.com | Crystal Schmidt |Kirsten Shockey |Christopher Shockey |Ben Watson
If I had only a small space to garden, I’d prioritize growing herbs. I use them every day during the growing season, and they make meals come to life. I always grow enough to use fresh, plus plenty for putting up!Basil: the quintessential smell of summer! And it’s the only common herb that benefits from a slightly different freezing technique than the others. Coating the leaves in a thin layer of olive oil helps prevent freezer burn and makes it easier to break off a chunk when needed.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
novelsuspects.com | Teresa Marrone |Kirsten Shockey |Christopher Shockey |Ben Watson
Carrots are so common in the supermarket that we tend to take them for granted. However, if you’ve ever had the pleasure of eating a just-pulled carrot, still warm from the sun, you understand that freshness counts with carrots. And although they may look tempting, know that most “baby-cut” carrots in the market are simply larger carrots that have been cut to appear like small specimens; they are often woody or less sweet than fresh, full-size carrots. Preparation.
