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Apollo, Carlyle, Ares back first BDC-linked SRT deal

Apollo Global Management, alongside Carlyle Group and Ares Management, has taken part in the first publicly known issuance of significant risk transfer (SRT) securities referencing loans extended to business development companies (BDCs) – a structural innovation that may signal a broader shift in how banks manage exposure to the fast-growing

Apera closes €2.9bn Private Debt Fund III, surpassing hard cap

Apera Asset Management, a leading private debt asset manager providing private capital solutions to lower mid-market companies in Western Europe, has closed its Apera Private Debt Fund III, securing total commitments of €2.9bn including related vehicles and leverage.

Carlyle nears $464m music royalty bond sale

The Carlyle Group is close to finalising a $464m bond issuance backed by music royalty rights from a range of international artists including Katy Perry, Keith Urban, and Benny Blanco, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Bain Capital secures $136m facility to back Dhoot Transmission

Bain Capital has secured a $136m financing package to support its minority investment in Dhoot Transmission Group, a leading Indian automotive components manufacturer, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Goldman Sachs leads $4.25bn debt sale for Sycamore’s Boots deal

Goldman Sachs Group is among a select group of major Wall Street banks preparing to provide $4.25bn in debt to support Sycamore Partners’ acquisition of UK pharmacy chain Boots, a key component of the private equity firm’s $12.5bn buyout of Walgreens Boots Alliance, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Siepe optimises leadership team with new hires

Siepe, a provider of software and technology-driven services for private credit and Collateralised Loan Obligation managers, has strengthened its leadership team appointing Sean Kelley as Product Manager, Optimisation, and Andrew Hosford as Technical Lead, Optimisation.

Mubadala and Fortress forge $1bn private credit partnership

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company has formed a $1bn strategic alliance with Fortress Investment Group, targeting opportunities across private credit, asset-based finance, and real estate lending, according to a report by Reuters citing a joint statement released on Thursday.

Capital Group, KKR secure SEC approval for retail credit funds

Capital Group and KKR have received regulatory clearance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch two co-branded credit funds, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to private credit among retail investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.

KKR taps direct lenders for Karo Healthcare buyout

KKR has secured approximately €1.1bn in unitranche financing from a group of direct lenders to support its acquisition of Karo Healthcare, opting to bypass a traditional syndicated loan package initially arranged by a group of banks, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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