Barings has launched its first infrastructure collateralised loan obligation (CLO) vehicle at $508m (£377.5m).
The launch of Barings Infrastructure CLO Ltd. 2025-I follows the global asset manager launching Europe’s first multicurrency private credit CLO in October last year.
Overall, the Barings has managed 100 CLOs to date.
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“Infrastructure debt has been a core pillar of Barings’ private markets strategy for decades, delivering stable, long-duration cash flows and strong credit fundamentals,” said Orhan Sarayli, head of North America infrastructure debt at Barings. “By bringing this expertise into a CLO format, we’re creating a compelling solution for investors seeking diversification and capital efficiency, while maintaining the rigorous risk management standards that have defined our approach for years.”
Barings has deployed approximately $23bn across 450 global infrastructure transactions and manages $470bn of assets globally.
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“Launching our first infrastructure CLO is a natural extension of Barings’ long-standing expertise in both infrastructure debt and structured credit,” said Adrienne Butler, head of global CLOs at Barings.
Global law firm Dechert advised Barings on the infrastructure CLO.
