THL Credit, Inc.

About The Fund

THL Credit, Inc., now operating under First Eagle Alternative Credit (FEAC), is an experienced alternative credit manager specializing in both direct lending and tradable credit strategies. The firm focuses on providing flexible financing solutions and investment opportunities in the United States middle market, particularly through privately originated senior secured loans. With an expertise in debt, equity, and mezzanine investments, THL Credit emphasizes its role in management buyouts, leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. The firm, which operates as a private equity fund, boasts a robust direct lending team with significant institutional expertise and recognition among private equity sponsors. Their direct lending strategy is driven by a proactive approach to deal sourcing, rigorous due diligence, and strong underwriting capabilities supported by deep industry knowledge, along with active portfolio management. In the tradable credit space, the firm manages approximately $13 billion in assets under management (AUM) and adheres to a research-driven credit investment philosophy, actively investing in non-investment grade markets including secured bank loans, structured credit, and high-yield securities. FEAC operates collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and engages in total return strategies. The firm's total assets under management across different platforms stands at $18 billion as of September 30, 2024, supported by a team of over 150 investment professionals. THL Credit has established itself as a top CLO manager based on size, reflecting its extensive experience and market position. The firm's minimum investment threshold is $10,000,000 and can go up to $35,000,000, demonstrating their ability to cater to substantial funding requirements. Headquartered at 100 Federal Street, 31st Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, THL Credit serves a diverse range of industries including Software, IT, Media, Biotech, Business Solutions, FinTech, A.I. and Big Data, HealthTech, Real Estate, and Investment Management.