Engin Okaya, Managing Director for the Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, and New York Global Corporate Finance offices, comments: "In a year defined by persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty, our US Private Credit platform continued to see steady deal flow across regions and industries. Across the country, middle-market companies focused on strengthening balance sheets, reinforcing supply chains, and preserving liquidity amid elevated rates and sector‑specific pressures. Institutional lenders like PGIM, with the ability to provide flexible capital solutions, played an important role in helping middle-market issuers diversify funding sources amidst ongoing market uncertainty.”

KEY TAKEAWAYS

“While broader volatility is likely to remain, we expect demand for financing in 2026 to stay resilient. With upcoming maturities and improving sentiment across many sectors, we see heightened opportunity in the sponsorless and founder‑owned market, where our ability to deliver strategic direct lending and mezzanine solutions positions us well for meaningful activity in the year ahead.”

Jason Richardson, Managing Director for Dallas, Los Angeles, Mexico City, San Francisco, and Sydney Global Corporate Finance offices

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