Private Markets Roundup: Hudson's Bay, GNC & the Public-to-Private Trend

The video discusses the challenges faced by Hudson Bay in the retail sector, particularly with lease obligations. It explores the benefits of companies going private, such as increased investment and cost savings. The debate between public and private companies is highlighted, with insights from Jamie Dimon. The role of private equity in market strategies is examined, along with the stress in the leveraged loan market, where risky credits are losing value rapidly.

What trends are observed in the private equity market regarding take-private transactions?

What signs of stress have been observed in the leveraged loan market?