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PGIM completes Deerpath acquisition to form larger middle-market direct lending platform

Jul 27, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The transaction enhances PGIM's direct lending scale to $16B AUM and expands the platform with Deerpath's lower-middle-market expertise, potentially boosting fee-related revenues and AUM over time. Regulatory risk and integration could temper near-term upside, but successful closing may lift PRU's asset-management visibility and profitability over 2–3 years.

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PGIM will acquire the remaining 25% stake in Deerpath Capital, making it a wholly owned unit and expanding PGIM's direct lending reach across middle-market and large-cap borrowers. The integration combines Deerpath's lower-middle-market expertise with PGIM's broader capabilities, creating about $16B in AUM and a 55-person team, with leadership roles for Kirby, Hasan and Harvey. The deal signals a broader, more coordinated PGIM Credit platform that could lift fee revenue over time pending regulatory approval.

  • PGIM to acquire remaining 25% of Deerpath; Deerpath becomes 100% owned. Regulatory approval pending.
  • Combined platform totals $16B AUM across 55 investment professionals.
  • Full ownership strengthens sponsor coverage and tailored direct lending.
  • Kirby, Hasan, and Harvey to lead PGIM Credit platform.

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