First Eagle Investment Management Acquires THL Credit

Genstar Capital Acquires Majority Stake in First Eagle Investments

August 18, 2025

Financial Services

Genstar Capital has closed a majority investment in First Eagle Investments, a New York–based independent investment management firm with approximately $161 billion in assets under management. The deal marks the exit of prior majority owners Blackstone and Corsair and is intended to accelerate First Eagle’s expansion of investment capabilities and client reach while preserving the firm’s independence and management ownership stake.

First Eagle Investments Acquires Napier Park Global Capital

August 1, 2022

Financial Services

First Eagle Investments has completed the acquisition of alternative credit manager Napier Park Global Capital. The transaction expands First Eagle's alternative credit capabilities and CLO footprint across the US and Europe while Napier Park will operate as an autonomous, wholly owned unit within First Eagle.

Centre Lane Partners Acquires Eaglehill's Middle-Market Loan Portfolio

April 9, 2019

Financial Services

Centre Lane Partners and a Centre Lane-managed vehicle closed a transaction merging with Eaglehill Capital Partners L.P., with Centre Lane appointed manager of the middle‑market loan portfolio previously managed by Eaglehill Advisors. The deal provides Eaglehill Fund limited partners flexibility to exit or continue with the underlying portfolio while consolidating portfolio management under Centre Lane.

Global Eagle Entertainment Sold to First‑Lien Investor Group Following Chapter 11

March 23, 2021

Telecommunications

Global Eagle Entertainment completed a court‑approved sale of substantially all of its assets to a group led by its first‑lien investors, emerging from Chapter 11 with new ownership and $217.5 million of exit financing. The transaction reduced the company's debt, provided fresh liquidity, and refocused operations on mobility markets (aviation, maritime and energy), while its legacy NGO and African fixed‑site land operations were sold to Marlink AS.

Blue Owl Capital Acquires Atalaya Capital Management's Business

September 30, 2024

Financial Services

Blue Owl Capital Inc. completed the acquisition of the business of alternative credit manager Atalaya Capital Management LP, adding Atalaya's asset-based credit capabilities and roughly $10 billion in AUM to Blue Owl's platform. The deal appoints Atalaya founding partner Ivan Zinn as Blue Owl's Head of Alternative Credit and expands Blue Owl's presence in alternative credit and direct lending.

THL Partners Makes Majority Investment in YA Group

August 22, 2024

Professional Services

THL Partners has agreed to make a majority investment in YA Group, a Nashville-based professional services firm providing forensic consulting, engineering, and risk mitigation services to insurance and public-sector clients. Current investor CIVC Partners, management and employees will retain significant ownership, and the capital will be used to accelerate organic growth, expand core capabilities and pursue strategic acquisitions.