THL Credit, Inc. Stockholders Approve New Investment Management Agreement
29 May 2020 - 6:30AM
THL Credit, Inc., (NASDAQ: TCRD) (the “Company”), a direct lender
to middle market companies, today announced that its shareholders
have approved entry into an investment management agreement between
the Company and First Eagle Alternative Credit, LLC, formerly known
as THL Credit Advisors LLC (the “Adviser”). The new investment
management agreement replaces a prior interim agreement with the
Adviser, and is effective immediately.
First Eagle Alternative Credit is a leading investment manager
formed by the combination of THL Credit Advisors LLC and First
Eagle Investment Management, LLC’s (“First Eagle”) credit business.
With assets under management and advisement of approximately $23
billion as of March 31, 2020, First Eagle Alternative Credit is
among the leaders in both tradable credit and middle-market direct
lending.
“Strong and consistent shareholder alignment is
one of our enduring commitments as well as a competitive advantage,
and we appreciate the continued support of our stockholders,” said
Chris Flynn, President of First Eagle Alternative Credit. “As part
of the First Eagle platform, we remain acutely focused on
maximizing long-term shareholder value as we navigate the
investment environment presented by this unprecedented health
crisis.”
An 8-K with the final voting results will be
filed with the SEC.
Additionally, the Company announced that it intends to change
its name to First Eagle Alternative Credit BDC, Inc. Following this
name change, the Company will continue to be listed on NASDAQ and
will trade under the ticker symbol “FCRD.”
About THL Credit, Inc.
THL Credit, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCRD) is a closed-end
management investment company that has elected to be treated as a
business development company under the Investment Company Act of
1940. The Company’s investment objective is to generate both
current income and capital appreciation, primarily through
investments in privately negotiated debt and equity securities of
middle market companies. The Company is a direct lender to middle
market companies and invests primarily in directly originated first
lien senior secured loans, including unitranche investments. In
certain instances, the Company also makes second lien secured loans
and subordinated or mezzanine, debt investments, which may include
an associated equity component such as warrants, preferred stock or
other similar securities and direct equity co-investments. The
Company targets investments primarily in middle market companies
with annual EBITDA generally between $5 million and $25 million.
The Company is headquartered in Boston, with additional origination
teams in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York. The Company’s
investment activities are managed by First Eagle Alternative
Credit, LLC (the “Advisor”), an investment adviser registered under
the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. For more information, please
visit www.THLCreditBDC.com.
About First Eagle Alternative Credit,
LLC
First Eagle Alternative Credit is an alternative
credit investment manager for both direct lending and broadly
syndicated investments through public and private vehicles,
collateralized loan obligations, separately managed accounts and
co-mingled funds. First Eagle Alternative Credit maintains a
variety of advisory and sub-advisory relationships across its
investment platforms. First Eagle Alternative Credit is a wholly
owned subsidiary of First Eagle Investment Management, LLC.
Investor Contact:THL Credit,
Inc.Lauren Vieira(617) 790-6070lauren.vieira@feim.com
Media Contact:Emily
MeringoloStanton(646) 502-3559emeringolo@stantonprm.com
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