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Lakemore Partners Raise US$560 Million for Aquatine V, its Supermajority Control CLO Equity Fund

Lakemore closes its Aquatine V fund at US$560 million — 40% larger than Aquatine IV — drawing global institutional demand across the MENA region and the US.

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London / Dubai / Phoenix / Zurich — February 08, 2024 — Global investment firm Lakemore Partners Ltd., a leading private credit investment firm primarily investing in supermajority control collateralized loan obligation (CLO) equity, announced the final close of its Aquatine V Fund at US$560 million.

The Aquatine V raise exceeds the US$400 million Aquatine IV Fund by 40%. The fund attracted strong, global institutional investor demand from both new and repeat investors in the MENA region and across the US, representing a diverse range of private banks, fund of funds, insurance companies, family offices and high net worth individuals.

Ahmed Farid, Chairman & CEO of Lakemore, commented: “Our Aquatine V fundraising success reaffirms the trust investors place in our strategy and team, and solidifies our status as a leader in supermajority CLO equity investments.”

Aquatine V is Lakemore’s fifth Aquatine platform fund which invests in supermajority control equity positions of US CLOs. At full deployment, the fund expects to have approximately 15 supermajority CLO equity positions.

The Fund has capitalized on investment opportunities provided by market volatility during which it deployed a substantial portion of its capital. It has delivered strong performance to date and will continue to deploy capital as markets evolve. Lakemore has expanded its network of top tier, US CLO collateral manager strategic partnerships in 2024, and currently has seven strategic partners.

About Lakemore Partners

Lakemore is a leading private credit investment firm primarily investing in supermajority control CLO equity positions of new issue US CLOs. Founded in 2016, Lakemore has offices in Phoenix, London, Dubai and Zurich. The firm serves institutional clients in the US, Europe and the Middle East.

About Lakemore Partners

Lakemore Partners Ltd. is a structured credit investment firm primarily investing in control CLO equity positions of new issue U.S. CLOs. The firm offers investors uncorrelated and diversified income solutions through its managed funds. Founded in 2016, Lakemore has offices in Phoenix and Dubai, through which it serves its institutional investors across the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. Lakemore Partners Management US LLC is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser; Lakemore Partners (DIFC) Ltd. is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Lakemore Partners Management US LLC and Lakemore Partners (DIFC) Ltd. are fully owned subsidiaries of Lakemore Partners Ltd.

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This release may contain forward-looking statements about Lakemore Partners and its investment vehicles. Forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties; actual outcomes may differ materially. Lakemore's funds are private funds offered only to qualified institutional investors and are not available to the general public.

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