Bridgepoint has priced its first collateralised loan obligation (CLO) of the year at €403m (£341.2m), lifting the firm’s total CLO assets under management (AUM) to €4bn.
The private markets asset manager said that the pricing of Bridgepoint CLO X marks a further step in the continued growth of its credit platform.
The deal follows a strong year for Bridgepoint’s syndicated debt strategy, with over €2bn of CLO issuance in 2025.
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“We are delighted to have successfully priced CLO X, our first new issue of 2026, which marks another important step in the continued growth of our syndicated debt platform,” said John Murphy, partner and head of syndicated debt.
“The strong investor support reflects confidence in our disciplined credit selection and active portfolio management. We remain focused on delivering consistent, attractive risk-adjusted returns as we scale the platform.”
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Bridgepoint Credit has more than €14bn of AUM in corporate credit, focused on three strategies: direct lending, credit opportunities and syndicated debt.
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