Mezzanine & Junior Capital Archives

How to Underwrite a Preferred Equity Real Estate Investment

29 September 2026

A 12% preferred return means nothing if the refinance at month 30 leaves no proceeds after the senior lender is…

How to Model a Preferred Equity NAV Facility

12 September 2026

Start with the cash-flow priority, not the label A Preferred Equity NAV Facility Model should start with the cash-flow priority…

Unitranche vs. Mezzanine Financing: Which Debt Structure Fits Your Deal?

20 July 2026

Unitranche vs mezzanine financing describes the choice between two distinct private debt structures. A unitranche loan is a single secured…

Warrant Coverage in Private Equity: What It Means and How It Works

30 March 2026

Warrant coverage is a lender’s contractual right to purchase equity, usually common stock or its equivalent at the top of…

Preferred vs. Common Equity in PE Deals: Key Differences Explained

29 March 2026

Preferred equity is an equity instrument with negotiated economic seniority over common, usually through a liquidation preference, a current-pay or…

What Is a SPAC? How Special Purpose Acquisition Companies Work

7 March 2026

A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a publicly listed shell company that raises capital through an IPO, holds the…

PIPE Deals in SPAC Transactions: How Private Investments Support De-SPACs

6 March 2026

A PIPE, private investment in public equity, is a private placement of securities by a public company into institutional investors,…

Minority Recapitalization in Private Equity: Definition, Structure, and Use Cases

4 March 2026

A minority recapitalization in private equity is a transaction where a sponsor acquires a non-controlling equity stake in a company…

De-SPAC Transactions Explained: How SPAC Mergers Take Companies Public

24 February 2026

A de-SPAC transaction is the business combination in which a private operating company merges with, or is acquired by, a…

Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds in Private Equity: Structure and Key Uses

17 February 2026

A zero coupon convertible bond is a debt instrument that pays no scheduled cash interest and gives the holder the…

Growth Buyouts in Private Equity: Key Deal Structures and Investor Protections

17 January 2026

Growth buyouts blend control acquisition mechanics with growth equity protections, targeting companies with proven revenue but limited cash generation. These…

What Is Junior Debt in Private Equity? Uses, Risks, and Returns

11 November 2025

Junior debt in private equity refers to loans that sit below senior secured facilities in the repayment priority. Common forms…

NAV Loans vs. Preferred Equity: Which Financing Works Best for Private Capital Funds?

26 October 2025

What Are NAV Loans and Preferred Equity in Private Equity? NAV loans and fund-level preferred equity are two structured financing…

Temporary vs. Permanent Equity in Private Equity Explained

29 September 2025

Temporary vs. Permanent Equity Temporary equity is equity that sits outside permanent equity because it is redeemable either at the…

Optional Redemption Clauses In Private Equity Debt Explained

4 September 2025

Defining Optional Redemption Clauses Private equity sponsors value flexibility, and optional redemption clauses are among their most important negotiating tools.…

Mezzanine Financing in Real Estate Explained for Investors

26 July 2025

The Capital Structure’s Middle Child Mezzanine financing in real estate occupies a unique position in the capital stack – situated…

Debt vs. Equity: Key Differences and When to Use Each in M&A

19 April 2025

Debt Financing vs. Equity Financing Understanding the distinction between debt financing and equity financing is crucial for professionals involved in…

Morgan Stanley Private Credit: A Market Leader in Private Debt Solutions

29 March 2025

Morgan Stanley Private Credit stands as a premier investment platform within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, specializing in mezzanine debt and…

Mezzanine Debt 101: A Guide to Mezzanine Finance

20 December 2023

In the complex world of credit, mezzanine debt stands out as a versatile and strategic financing tool. This hybrid instrument…

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