This document presents a discussion by two Crescent Capital managing directors on the lower-middle market segment of direct private lending. They highlight this niche's advantages, including less competition, higher yields, and lower default rates compared to the upper-middle market.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of long-term relationships with private equity sponsors and the benefits of a disciplined credit approach. The authors also address risks and mitigating factors, focusing on the need for experienced lenders with strong portfolio monitoring capabilities and scale to grow with portfolio companies. Finally, the document provides an overview of Crescent Capital's investment strategy and expertise in this market segment.

Find Crescent’s Jonathan Cignetti and Jake Garmey here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cignetti-5085a12/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-garmey-b3bbba38/

Check out the full article here:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/crescent-capital-group_differentiated-private-credit-exposure-lmm-activity-7284936068141887488-ytk5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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