NEW YORK (S&P Global Ratings) Feb. 22, 2021--S&P Global Ratings today said its leverage expectations for Clipper Acquisitions Corp. (BB+/Stable/--) are unaffected by the company's proposed extension of its $582 million senior secured term loan to 2028 from 2024. The 'BB+' long-term issuer credit and senior secured debt ratings on the company are unchanged. The recovery ratings also are unchanged at '3', indicating a meaningful (50%) recovery in the event of distress. We continue to expect the company to exhibit debt to EBITDA close to or below 2x in 2021, exceptional liquidity, assets under management geared toward fixed income, and overall good organic growth.