Investment Philosophy

We believe a solutions focused culture, a partnership approach, an ability to source diverse investment opportunities through global networks, and the capability to maximize value through an entire investment life-cycle are the keys to generating attractive risk-adjusted returns in this asset class.

Investment Criteria

• EBITDA $/€5-75 million (and larger in Asia Pacific) 
• Enterprise values of $/€25-500 million
• Private companies in a broad range of industries

Direct Lending Solutions

• Senior secured loans
• Second lien
• Unitranche
• Mezzanine debt
• Equity co-investments

Our Value Add

• Direct Origination: We source global investment opportunities across a spectrum of risk/return profiles. We directly originate and underwrite every deal we invest in and have the ability to create highly customized portfolios to meet various investor needs.
• Scale and Expertise: Large, global team and 20+ years of experience as a consistent leader in the market all supported by Barings’ global enterprise and corporate infrastructure.
• Alignment of Interest: We typically invest our own capital alongside our clients.
• Local Teams with Global Perspective: Global deal flow sourced through local relationships allows us to access opportunities with attractive risk-adjusted return and relative value
• Partnership-based Investment Approach: Long relationships include L.P. commitments to buyout funds and recurring deals with sources.
• Proven track record across regions, asset classes and credit cycles.

Where We Invest

• North America
• Europe
• Developed Asia
• Australia / New Zealand