• Average middle market company leverage multiples have increased to a record 6.0x, up from 4.2x in 2011
• Most lenders have indicated they have decreased pricing, reduced covenant levels to gain business
• Negative equity returns for September have had no material impact on the corporate loan market in Canada
• Defaults are expected to remain low, corporate insolvencies declined 17% YoY
• ESG continues to be a trend, as lenders begin to look at these factors

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SOURCES

Canadian Capital Markets Briefing – Q2 2021 update | EY Canada

Capital Markets Watch quarterly: PwC

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