Ex-Merrill chief becomes lender's chairman and CEO.
Ares Capital Europe, headed by Barclays vet Gordon Watters, corralled $175 million in commitments.
The roughly $26 billion of private placement volume last year signals a strengthening market. That's welcome news from deal pros and PE firms seeking liquidity.
PE-owned restaurant operator's plan includes $52 million in DIP financing.
Goldentree veteran Oliver Wriedt helps to fill out Thomas Gahan's fledgling group.
Magic Johnson is teaming up with TCW Leveraged Finance in a new mid-market financing effort.
Gail Bernstein isn't afraid to back a deal that will scare off other lenders.
Tiffany Kosch and Bayside Capital bring a different approach to the distressed game.
The fight to maintain control of a distressed asset is forcing PE firms to think creatively.
The partnership between Catterton and Pepsi Bottling for coconut beverage maker ONE could signal more PE/strategic hookups.