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GSO bolsters LINN EnergyThe $500 million investment comes at a time of plunging oil prices and the Houston-company’s slashing of its capex programme.
- Franklin and GSO boost biker clothing deal
The apparel company purchases by Altamont were backed by credit from FS Investment BDCs.
- GSO gets in on Bain’s buyout of Irish building materials biz
Blackstone’s lending arm is providing a £250 million in debt financing to Bain Capital for its asset purchase from Irish building materials company CRH.
- FS Investment Corp raising $325m in unsecured notes
The US-based BDC is raising long-term debt for refinancing.
- NewStar strikes partnership and borrowing agreement
NewStar will borrow up to $300 million in convertible, subordinated debt, cementing a cross-selling relationship with GSO and Franlin Square.
- Mack and Sotoloff launch real estate credit platform
The Mack family and Peter Sotoloff, formerly of Blackstone, are starting a real estate debt platform to invest in the US and Europe.
- TPG hires Ares manager
Phil Fretwell, who works in the direct lending group of Ares Management, is set to join TPG in November.
- Friday letter: Making partnerships work
In the alternative investment world, separate accounts continue to proliferate. Investors need to be mindful of the risks.
- GSO, Carlyle and AE partner to launch jet financing company
Orlando, Florida-based Global Jet Capital will provide a range of financing options for business jets around the world.
- GSO makes $888M in new capital commitments in Q3
Assets under management and revenues are also rising at the credit-focused arm of Blackstone.