Macquarie CLO Launch: U.S. Debut
- Macquarie Asset Management has entered the U.S. Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) market with the pricing of Market Street CLO Ltd.
- The Market Street 1 deal, part of Macquarie's $200 billion credit platform, features a senior AAA tranche priced at S+160 basis points.
- The transaction closed May 29, 2025, with the first payment scheduled for Oct.
Macquarie Asset Management‘s U.S. debut in the Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) market marks a notable strategic move wiht the launch of Market Street CLO Ltd. 1. This $10 billion platform, a key step for Macquarie’s investment in broadly syndicated loans, offers diversified opportunities for institutional and wealth clients. Market Street 1’s senior AAA tranche was priced at S+160 basis points, reflecting robust investor confidence in this innovative financial instrument. Expanding its $200 billion credit platform, Macquarie’s focus on high yield, bank loans, and CLO debt showcases its commitment to providing extraordinary returns in the leveraged credit sector.This debut, with Jefferies as sole arranger, sets the stage for future initiatives. For insights into similar financial landscape updates, explore more content from News Directory 3.Discover what’s next in Macquarie’s CLO strategy and future performance.
Macquarie Launches First U.S. Collateralized Loan Obligation
Updated June 10, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has entered the U.S. Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) market with the pricing of Market Street CLO Ltd. 1. The $10 billion leveraged credit platform will focus on investing in a diverse range of broadly syndicated loans, marking a meaningful expansion for the firm.
The Market Street 1 deal, part of Macquarie’s $200 billion credit platform, features a senior AAA tranche priced at S+160 basis points. The platform spans high yield, bank loans, and CLO debt for both institutional and wealth clients. The CLO includes a two-year non-call period,a five-year reinvestment window,and a final maturity in July 2038.
The transaction closed May 29, 2025, with the first payment scheduled for Oct. 20, 2025. Jefferies acted as the sole arranger for the deal.
“We are pleased to issue our inaugural US CLO, with strong investor demand across the capital structure,” Vivek Bommi, head of Leveraged Credit at Macquarie Asset Management, said. “this first transaction in the US CLO market is the start of our goal of providing strong returns for our clients.”
What’s next
Macquarie aims to continue building its presence in the U.S. CLO market, seeking to deliver strong returns for its clients thru strategic investments in leveraged credit.