Strategic View:
Coller Capital closes a $1.3 billion transaction to capitalize a continuation vehicle for a private credit portfolio managed by Ares Management. The deal provides fresh runway for a portfolio of high-performing loans.
Full Story:
Coller Capital, the secondary market specialist, announced a $1.3 billion club deal on February 9, 2026, partnering with Ares Management. The transaction moves a diversified portfolio of private credit assets into a new vehicle, allowing Ares to continue managing the loans beyond the original fund’s life.
As the “Denominater Effect” and liquidity needs pressure LPs, secondary deals in private credit are exploding. Coller’s ability to write a $1.3 billion check—likely syndicated with other LPs behind the scenes—demonstrates the sheer scale of the secondaries market. This transaction validates the quality of Ares’ origination, as secondary buyers are notoriously picky about credit quality in a high-rate environment.
Why It Matters Summary:
This is a liquidity release valve for the private credit asset class. It proves that even illiquid loan portfolios can be monetized or restructured through large-scale syndication, keeping the credit machinery oiled.
Source:
Binance Square / Bloomberg
