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The Walgreens Takeover Investment Grade
2nd April 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
Sycamore’s $10B Walgreens Takeover: Investors Parse the Risks and Rewards Deerfield, IL & New York City (March 10, 2025) – Walgreens Boots Alliance’s journey as a public company is drawing to a dramatic close. In a deal that marks one of the largest leveraged buyouts in years, private equity firm Sycamore Partners agreed to acquire…
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Investment Grade Capital Markets: The Gold Standard for Stability and Growth
2nd April 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
How Institutional Capital Moves and What Investors Need to Know Defining Investment Grade Capital MarketsInvestment Grade Capital Markets refer to the global financial arena where securities, real estate, and other assets are held to rigorous creditworthiness standards. Securities within this category are rated BBB- (or Baa3) and above by major credit rating agencies such as…
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From Defensive to Cyclical: Uncovering the Secrets Behind Today’s Investment Grade Corporate Bonds
2nd April 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
In an era of shifting economic winds and rapid market evolution, the investment-grade corporate bond market stands out as a bastion of stability and opportunity. As investors navigate a world where interest rates, inflation, and various macroeconomic factors continuously redefine risk, corporate bonds offer a compelling blend of income and quality that can underpin even…
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The Power of Cost Segregation in Commercial Real Estate:
2nd April 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
Overview of Cost Segregation and Its Role in CRE Contributor: Eli Schultz Cost segregation is a tax strategy that has quietly become a secret weapon for commercial real estate investors. At its core, cost segregation involves identifying and reclassifying components of a building into shorter depreciation categories, rather than treating the entire property as a…
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Beyond Numbers: Elevating Corporate Reporting to Investment Grade
The landscape of investment grade corporate reporting has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent decades, driven by the evolving demands of investors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Traditional financial reporting, once deemed sufficient to gauge an organization’s health, is now seen as incomplete in capturing the true value of a business. Today’s investment environment demands more…
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Unlocking Value with Investment Grade Sale Leasebacks: A Strategic Guide for Business Owners
2nd April 2025 | by the Investment Grade Team
The Strategic Power of Investment Grade Sale Leasebacks in Commercial Real Estate Sale-leasebacks have emerged as a sophisticated financial solution for business owners who own real estate across a wide range of asset classes. By converting real estate assets into liquid capital while retaining operational control, this strategy offers businesses in healthcare, retail, industrial, and…
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