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PGIM completes Deerpath acquisition, creating scalable direct lending platform

Jul 27, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The deal expands PGIM’s direct lending platform (mid to large cap) and raises combined AUM, which could improve fee-related revenue and investor confidence in PRU’s asset-management growth. Integration risk and regulatory timing are caveats, but the long-run asset-allocation synergies are favorable.

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PGIM, the asset management arm of Prudential Financial, gains full ownership of Deerpath Capital, acquiring the remaining 25% stake and awaiting regulatory clearance. The move unifies Deerpath's lower-middle-market expertise with PGIM's core middle-market and large-cap lending capabilities, delivering a combined $16 billion AUM and a team of 55 investment professionals. James Kirby will contribute strategy; Matt Harvey and Tas Hasan will co-lead the expanded PGIM Credit platform.

PGIM acquires remaining 25% of Deerpath; ownership hits 100%. Regulatory approval is required.
Deerpath joins PGIM's platform; expands lower-middle-market expertise. Combined AUM is about $16B with 55 investment professionals.
Full ownership broadens direct lending across middle market to large cap. PGIM cites stronger sponsor coverage and tailored lending.
Leadership realignment within PGIM Credit: Kirby, Harvey, Hasan to lead. Deerpath leaders James Kirby and Tas Hasan assume roles.

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