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Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 16Mark Walter Pledges Guggenheim Stake for Billions in Loans at Double-Digit Yields
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 16Summary
- Mark Walter offered his equity stake in Guggenheim Partners as collateral in recent weeks to secure billions of dollars in loans through TWG Global.
- Double-digit yields were offered to investors willing to lend, underscoring the speed and cost of the financing push.
- Guggenheim is a prized asset: the firm runs a $320 billion asset-management arm alongside a broker-dealer.
- The move shows Walter tapping core financial holdings for rapid liquidity rather than relying on less strategic assets.
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