Dec 16, 202512 minS7
In this year-end episode, Hina and Sandeep wrap up developments across the European Leveraged Finance and CLO markets, joined by Marta Stojanova, Head of European Leveraged Finance. Together, they unpack the major...
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CLOs Uncovered
Hosted by S&P Global Ratings · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Introducing Our CLO PodcastsLeveraged Finance & CLOs Uncovered PodcastEverything you ever wanted to know about CLOs, Corporate Credits, Leveraged Finance and what they are. With the aim of providing market participants with further advanced analytical insight into Corporate Credits, CLOs and Leveraged Finance deals, S&P Global Ratings is holding regular podcast episodes every fortnight, based on key features we're seeing in corporate credits and sectors that CLOs are exposed to.The UpgradeThe U.S. Leveraged Finance and Recovery team is producing a monthly podcast series entitled "The Upgrade." This series focuses on leveraged finance issuers that have upward rating potential, providing listeners with concise insights from the primary analyst along with relevant CLO market implications. In the time of Covid-19, other timely topics are also being discussed.
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Introducing Our CLO PodcastsLeveraged Finance & CLOs Uncovered PodcastEverything you ever wanted to know about CLOs, Corporate Credits, Leveraged Finance and what they are.
Who hosts CLOs Uncovered?
CLOs Uncovered is hosted by S&P Global Ratings. The show has published 95 episodes to date.
What has CLOs Uncovered covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Trends in European Leveraged Finance and Private Credit" (16 December 2025, 12 minutes), "How France's Downgrade Impacts European CLOs" (27 November 2025, 12 minutes), and "Assessing Bespoke Transactions" (14 October 2025, 15 minutes).
How often does CLOs Uncovered publish?
CLOs Uncovered publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 10 minutes across 95 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on CLOs Uncovered?
Booking probability for CLOs Uncovered is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. CLOs Uncovered requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. CLOs Uncovered's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for CLOs Uncovered are Investment Banking & Trading and Investment Funds & Trusts. CLOs Uncovered has a business audience.
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S&P Global Ratings hosts CLOs Uncovered, a business podcast with 95 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Nov 27, 202512 minS7
In this edition, Hina and Sandeep are joined by Frank Gill, our EMEA Sovereign Sector Lead, to explore how the sovereign downgrade of France has impacted the European CLO market. Our goal is to offer market participants...
Episode #7
Assessing Bespoke Transactions
Oct 14, 202515 minS7In this special edition, hosts Hina and Sandeep engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Yann Marty and William Sweat about a novel transaction that highlights the increasingly blurred lines between fund finance...
- Jul 22, 20257 minS7
In this episode, Hina and Sandeep are joined by Remi Bringuier to take a closer look at Colisee's credit profile. We break down the most recent performance data, walk through our rationale for CCC rating category, and...
Episode #5
Examining Babilou's Credit Profile
Jul 17, 202510 minS7Hina and Sandeep are joined by Alphee Roumens to provide a granular view of Babilou's credit Profile; the latest performance trends, discuss our rationale behind the CCC rating category, and highlight key areas we're...
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- May 27, 202514 minS7
In this episode Sandeep and Hina explore the future of securitization in Saudi Arabia, sharing key takeaways from a recent S&P Global Ratings roundtable in Riyadh with Mohamed Damak and Matthew Mitchell. Our aim is to...
Episode #3
Merlin's Credit Story
May 20, 202510 minS7Hina and Sandeep are joined by Raquel Delgado Galicia to discuss Merlin's recent performance, our expectations for 2025, and the areas we are closely monitoring. Our aim is to provide market participants with further...
- Apr 23, 20259 minS7
Hina and Sandeep are joined by Solene Van Eetvelde to discuss Athena's rating drivers, our current expectations for the company's performance, and the areas we are closely monitoring, including U.S. tariffs. Our aim is...
Episode #1
Infragroup
Mar 21, 202512 minS7Leveraged Finance & CLOs Uncovered Podcast: The story behind Infragroup's positive outlook. Hina and Sandeep are joined by Christopher Ewert to discuss Infragroup's strong operating performance, our current outlook for...
Episode #7
Story Behind Cerba-Chrome Holdco SAS
Nov 7, 20249 minS6Hina and Sandeep discuss Cerba with Remi Bringuier, discussing our current expectations for the company's performance and the areas we are closely monitoring. Our aim is to provide market participants with further...
Episode #6
What's New For CLOs?
Oct 4, 202410 minS6After the summer break, Hina and Sandeep are joined by John Finn to discuss our recent Structured Finance conference, new features in CLO documentation, recent CLO performance, and future challenges faced by the market...
- Jul 31, 20249 minS6
Series 6, Episode 5: Before we all break for summer, Hina & Sandeep discuss Ardagh Group with Desiree Menjivar over an in-depth analysis of Ardagh's recent rating action and insights into the key factors shaping the...
- Jul 8, 202411 minS6
Leveraged Finance & CLOs Uncovered Podcast: How ASDA's Parent, Bellis Finco PLC, compares with other food retailers in a highly competitive UK landscape. Hina & Sandeep have a discussion with Raquel on credit...
Episode #3
The Credit Fundamentals of Merlin
May 15, 20249 minS6In our latest episode, Hina & Sandeep have a discussion with Alphee Roumens on how Merlin continued to access capital markets to finance further growth and focus on its evolution post covid era and the areas we closely...
- Apr 18, 202415 minS6
Hina & Sandeep discuss Altice France with Justine Miquee over an in-depth analysis of Altice France's recent rating action and insights into the key factors shaping the company's performance, and the areas we are...
- Apr 4, 20249 minS6
Series 6, Episode 1: Hina & Sandeep have a discussion with Raquel on credit fundamentals of Nord Anglia and despite raising $600 million term loan add-on, it is able to preserve its ratings, though reducing our recovery...
CLOs Uncovered
The Upgrade: Episode 33: Testing Private Debt's Resilience Through The Credit Estimate Lens
Mar 22, 20248 minIn Episode 33, Scott Tan, Analytical Manager and Managing Director of U.S. Credit Estimates, along with Denis Rudnev, Director of Leveraged Finance at S&P Global Ratings, delved into critical insights from their...
- Dec 11, 20238 minS5
Series 5, Episode 5: Hina & Sandeep wrap up the year with Tia Zhang and discuss a workaround seen in loan documentation allowing borrowers to extend maturities more easily.
- Nov 9, 20238 min
In Episode 32, Steve H Wilkinson, Managing Director of Leveraged Finance at S&P Global Ratings, discusses an interesting case study of Trinseo's creative debt structuring that helped the firm procure new debt financing...
CLOs Uncovered
The Upgrade - Episode 31: Unlocking the Big Deal - Worldpay's 'BB' Credit Rating Explained
Sep 15, 202312 minIn episode 31, Minesh Patel, the U.S. sector lead of leveraged finance at S&P Global Ratings, and Daniel Pianki, the director of U.S. corporate ratings, discuss one of the most significant leveraged buyout transactions...
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Steve Wilkinson
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Patrick Flynn
author of The Best Argument for God and How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything, The Wellness Way clinics
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Raquel
NordAnglia
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Minesh Patel
S&P Global Ratings
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