Kevin Foley

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Sponsor-backed companies are expected to account for approximately 20% of all U.S. IPOs in 2025.

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Refinancing deals accounted for 75% of all leveraged finance activity in 2025.

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A potential risk to the 2026 market outlook is the failure of AI to deliver expected efficiency and growth benefits as quickly as anticipated by investors.

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Sponsor-backed companies are expected to account for approximately 20% of all U.S. IPOs in 2025.

Expert perspectiveKevin FoleyApr 2

Refinancing deals accounted for 75% of all leveraged finance activity in 2025.

Expert perspectiveKevin FoleyApr 2

A potential risk to the 2026 market outlook is the failure of AI to deliver expected efficiency and growth benefits as quickly as anticipated by investors.

SpeculativeKevin FoleyApr 2

Major take-private transactions in 2025 included 3G Capital's acquisition of Skechers, Sycamore Partners' purchase of Walgreens Boots Alliance, and the acquisition of Electronic Arts by Silver Lake an...

Expert perspectiveKevin FoleyApr 2

Sponsor-backed IPOs in 2025 outperformed the broader IPO market, delivering an average return of nearly 20% compared to 15% for all IPOs.

Expert perspectiveKevin FoleyApr 2

The current debt markets can support a corporate acquisition of a double-B rated company with a debt package exceeding $40 billion.

Expert perspectiveKevin FoleyApr 2

JP Morgan's direct lending initiative provided nearly $10 billion in capital to private equity sponsors in 2025.

Expert perspectiveKevin FoleyApr 2

Persistent inflation that negatively impacts central bank policy and ongoing geopolitical concerns are key risks to the market outlook for 2026.

Expert perspectiveKevin FoleyApr 2

The TMT and healthcare sectors are expected to continue driving the IPO market in 2026, accounting for approximately 60% of activity.

SpeculativeKevin FoleyApr 2

The current debt markets can support a leveraged buyout (LBO) of a single-B rated company with a debt package of up to $25 billion or more.

Expert perspectiveKevin FoleyApr 2

Positive sentiment in the equity and debt markets in 2025 was driven by secular tailwinds from AI investments, anticipation of supportive Federal Reserve policy, and pro-business fiscal policy.

Expert perspectiveKevin FoleyApr 2

JP Morgan predicts global IPO issuance could increase by 25% in 2026, returning to pre-COVID average levels.

SpeculativeKevin FoleyApr 2

JP Morgan predicts that sponsor-backed companies could account for 30% to 35% of all IPO activity in 2026.

SpeculativeKevin FoleyApr 2

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