Lead sponsor In partnership with US PE Middle Market Report 2Q 2019 The market can turn at any time. But we’re prepared. With reliable access to capital. Strong client relationships. Innovative solutions. And a consistent approach to leveraged lending that’s delivered success across changing market cycles for 20+ years. Antares.com Lead sponsor In partnership with Credits & contact Contents PitchBook Data, Inc. Introduction 3 John Gabbert Founder, CEO Overview 4-5 Adley Bowden Vice President, Market Development & Analysis Antares Q&A: Daniel Barry 6-7 Content Spotlight: Sovereign wealth funds 8-10 Stephen-George Davis Analyst, PE ACG Q&A: Andrew McCabe 11-12 Darren Klees Senior Data Analyst Exits 14-15 Contact PitchBook Fundraising 16-17 Research
[email protected] 2Q 2019 US PE MM lending league tables 18 Report & cover design by Kelilah King Click here for PitchBook’s report methodologies. Introduction Through the first half of 2019, US PE MM dealmaking MM fundraising figures were down in 2Q 2019; however, is matching 2018’s record-setting pace. This activity the average and median MM fund size are on pace to has been driven by an accumulation of dry powder, a reach the highest levels on record. The number of first- low interest rate environment and continued economic time funds in the MM is also on the decline, falling sharply expansion. In 2Q, manufacturing deals played an outsized from 2018 highs. Although fundraising was down, LPs role in MM activity, with four of the top 10 deals coming were busy allocating to fund strategies that perform well from the vertical.