January 2012, European leveraged loan market analysis

December was an uneventful month, wrapping up 2011. In 2012, European issuers will tap US capital markets. Markets still waiting for solution from sovereign risk contagion. Banks will be wary to underwrite new transactions. Most participants expect default rates to rise. Download the slides for this video (it's free!) www.slideshare.net Connect with LCD Facebook: ‪www.lcdcomps.com Like LCD on Facebook for monthly analysis on LBO/Private equity stats, as well as Default/Restructuring analysis. LinkedIn: ‪www.lcdcomps.com some 7000+ market contacts in LCD's Leveraged Loan Group Twitter: ‪www.twitter.com commentary, other leveraged finance info Web: ‪www.lcdcomps.com