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Private Credit Market May Be Tested

Private Credit Market May Be Tested

A U.S. monetary policy shift may induce middle-market, non-bank lenders to tighten loan standards.

By Vincent Ryan | February 15, 2022

Strategies for Mid-Market Success Post COVID-19

Strategies for Mid-Market Success Post COVID-19

Companies face a world in which business models are changing, demand drivers are being reset, and asset utilization has radically changed.

By Lauren Muskett | February 26, 2021

CFOs of Middle Market Firms See Recovery in 2021

CFOs of Middle Market Firms See Recovery in 2021

"For some companies, growth may mean a return to pre-pandemic financial performance, but most believe the deepest hardship is over."

By Matthew Heller | January 12, 2021

Middle Market CFOs Pursue Aggressive 2020 Agendas

Middle Market CFOs Pursue Aggressive 2020 Agendas

Most midsize companies are moving forward with their growth plans, despite weighty issues finance chiefs face in their respective industries.

By David McCann | February 4, 2020

The Two Faces of Private Equity

The Two Faces of Private Equity

Host Analytics' CFO makes a case for private equity, recalibrates the software company's business focus, and sets a six-point agenda for his finance team.

By David McCann | October 31, 2019

Getting Value Out of a Middle Market Investment Banker

Getting Value Out of a Middle Market Investment Banker

Should business owners hire a middle market investment banker or are they better off going it alone?

By Michael McDonald | November 30, 2016

Carlyle Group Buys Candle Maker for $98M

Carlyle Group Buys Candle Maker for $98M

The acquisition of family-controlled Blyth adds to investment firm Carlyle's middle-market portfolio.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 31, 2015

Goldman’s BDC Raises $120M

Goldman’s BDC Raises $120M

The tax-advantaged specialty finance company will target middle-market companies with pre-tax earnings of $5 million to $75 million.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 19, 2015

CFO Pay Trends by Industry: Wildly Diverse

CFO Pay Trends by Industry: Wildly Diverse

Especially notable is the disparity in finance-chief versus CEO compensation in several sectors.

By David McCann | October 29, 2013

Lending Where Banks Fear to Tread

Lending Where Banks Fear to Tread

Nonbank lenders and other sources of private capital will often provide financing to small and midsize companies when banks won’t.

By Vincent Ryan | October 28, 2013

The Red-Hot Middle-Market

The Red-Hot Middle-Market

Neil Wessan, group head of CIT Capital Markets, explains how the financing giant is staying disciplined in its underwriting.

By Vincent Ryan | October 28, 2013

A Better Way to Borrow?

A Better Way to Borrow?

Unitranche loans offer the advantages of speed, simplicity, and savings.

By Vincent Ryan | June 15, 2012

Middle Market Embraces Unitranche Loans

Middle Market Embraces Unitranche Loans

As companies prioritize simplicity and low risk of execution in financing, facilities that combine senior and mezzanine debt are gaining in popularity again.

By Vincent Ryan | May 3, 2012

Midmarket Execs Forecast Slower Sales Growth

Midmarket Execs Forecast Slower Sales Growth

A survey of C-suite executives finds the middle market will be challenged by slower sales growth and tighter margins this year, forcing midsize firms to be conservative with their cash.

By Vincent Ryan | April 27, 2012