The buyout market is off to a swift start in Europe, with an array of deals launching to syndication in the opening weeks of the year. Launches include LGC, Infinitas, Euro Garages, Webhelp, Hunkemoller, Solar Winds, Saverglass, and Armacell, while B&B Hotels, Element Materials, Solera and others are waiting in the wings.

As of Jan. 18, loan issuance to support these buyouts amounts to €3.1 billion of paper hitting the European market, which is in pursuit of the €21 billion target set in 2015 from 62 transactions. – Ruth McGavin

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