In his recent sector report, John Parker of Jefferies highlighted a trend that began last year and continues today. Borrowers continue to replace bank debt with a combination of bank debt and high yield bonds. With these transactions, the banks benefit from reduced exposure, higher pricing and fees, while borrowers meet their liquidity needs albeit at a cost. High yield, as we have preached, is now becoming a staple of the balance sheet.
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Tags: · American Commercial Lines, Blackrock Kelso Capital Corp, J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, John Parker, KRG MTH Blocker Inc., Marquette Transportation Company, Marquette Transportation Holdings Inc., Wachovia, Wells Fargo
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