M&A Activity

Private Debt Investor
November 25, 2025

Exclusive: Blue Owl’s Packer says firm won’t revive BDC merger

Co-president dispels speculation that controversial move to merge two BDCs might be reconsidered.

Institutional Investors M&A Activity
Private Debt Investor
November 20, 2025

Blue Owl scraps BDC merger after sharp declines in shares

The manager confirmed the OBDC and OBDC II merger is terminated and it will re-evaluate alternatives.

Institutional Investors M&A Activity
Financial Times
November 20, 2025

Blue Owl’s clever private-to-public deal makes investors see red

The private capital firm has cancelled a planned merger between two affiliates that lend to middle-market companies

Direct Lending Institutional Investors M&A Activity
Private Debt Investor
November 18, 2025

Mitsui Sumitomo to acquire 18% equity in Barings Asset Management

Mitsui, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based MS&AD Insurance Group, will pay $1.44bn.

Institutional Investors M&A Activity Private Credit Funds

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