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A monthly eNewsletter on leveraged finance	February 2010

In this issue Outlook For Asset-based Lending in 2010 Assessing the Risks and Cost of Capital Investments Done Deals Capital Comic Indices Watch CapitaLens Archive	2010 began with optimism in the loan market, a dramatic shift in sentiment compared to the start of 2009 when the market was still in a state of paralysis. While the primary loan market did not open up until late in 3Q09, by year end, conditions had improved dramatically, setting the stage for a potentially faster-than-anticipated recovery in 2010.  Read more
Market Minute		Duff & Phelps and SmartPros, Ltd.
	Assessing the Risks and Cost of Capital Investments On the heels of the financial crisis, evaluating potential investments and weighing opportunity costs can be challenging in today’s uncertain market environment. Roger Grabowski, Duff & Phelps Managing Director discusses some of the more important considerations when estimating the cost of capital.    Watch video (8:08 minutes)
Done Deals		Recent Transactions
	Agent • $225 Million • Asset-Based Credit Facility Based in Portland, Oregon, Evraz Inc. NA operates steel mills and finishing facilities throughout North America producing commodity and specialty steel for service centers, fabricators, railroads, oil and gas producers, construction and other markets. GE Capital, Corporate Finance is agent for a $225 million asset-based credit facility. The loan will be used for working capital and other corporate needs. GE Capital Markets served as joint lead-arranger and sole book runner.
	Sole Lender • $35 Million • Asset-Based Credit Facility Based in Bronx, NY, Loehmann's offers discounted designer men's and women's fashion apparel and accessories. GE Capital, Corporate Retail Finance served as sole lender for a $35 million asset-based credit facility. The loan will be used for working capital needs. Read the press announcement
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Capital Comic		© Randy Glasbergen
Indices Watch		Trend Statistics

	CFOs Expect Capital Expenditures to Grow By Nearly 9% in 2010 A recent survey identified an up-tick of CFO optimism toward both the U.S. economy and their own companies.  Learn More
	Conditions Improve For Midsized Mergers and Acquisitions According this report, mergers and acquisitions activity is expected to pick up in 2010.  Learn More
	Wall of Debt Maturities Loom This latest annual report by Moody’s indicates more than $700 billion in debt maturities will come due between 2012 and 2014.  Learn More
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