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Banks Target Risky Private Credit: What Investors Need to Know

by Team Lumida
May 24, 2024
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Key Takeaways:

  1. Banks, including Goldman Sachs, are refinancing risky private credit at lower costs.
  2. PIK bonds allow borrowers to defer interest payments, offering flexibility but higher risk.
  3. Investor demand for PIK bonds is rising, suggesting a shift in market dynamics.

What Happened?

Investment banks like Goldman Sachs are aggressively targeting the private credit sector, focusing on refinancing some of the riskiest debt types, including payment-in-kind (PIK) bonds. PIK bonds, which allow borrowers to defer interest payments until the bond’s maturity, have become more attractive as market conditions improve.

For instance, Italian packaging firm Fedrigoni SpA recently issued €300 million in PIK toggle notes at significantly lower rates than private credit alternatives, drawing high investor interest with a book three times oversubscribed.

Why It Matters?

This shift signals a significant change in the leveraged finance market, driven by improving conditions and anticipated interest rate cuts. Banks can now offer debt at much cheaper costs than direct lenders, making them more competitive. According to Luke Gillam of Goldman Sachs, “This is now the chance to use the public markets to refinance those instruments, which are much cheaper than private credit.”

The resurgence of PIK bonds offers companies greater flexibility but comes with higher risks, as seen in the cautionary tale of EB Holdings II, which filed for bankruptcy due to mounting PIK debt.

What’s Next?

Expect banks to continue leveraging the current market conditions to reclaim business from direct lenders. The increased issuance of PIK bonds could lead to more competitive refinancing options for companies, potentially spurring mergers and acquisitions. However, investors should remain cautious about the risks associated with deferred interest payments and the potential for defaults.

As Ambarish Dash from Herbert Smith Freehills notes, “Banks are looking at ways in which they can claim back ground taken by direct lenders,” indicating a strategic push that could reshape the private credit landscape.


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