News & Insights / Press Release Lakemore

Lakemore Partners and Aegon Asset Management Expand Strategic Partnership to Scale CLO Investment Platforms

Lakemore Partners Ltd. and Aegon Asset Management have announced an expanded strategic partnership to scale their U.S. CLO investment and management platforms. The alliance brings together Lakemore’s established expertise in CLO equity investing with Aegon AM’s deep credit management capabilities and global reach.

L · P
Seated left to right: Ahmed Farid (Chairman & CEO, Lakemore Partners), Chris Thompson (CEO, Aegon Asset Management US) Standing left to right: Dan Norman (Senior Partner & Head of U.S. Business, Lakemore Partners), Som Mukherjee (Senior Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Lakemore Partners), Jason Felderman (Head of Leveraged Loans, Aegon Asset Management), Jim Schaeffer (Global Head of Leveraged Finance, Aegon Asset Management). Photo by: John Nacion Imaging
Seated left to right: Ahmed Farid (Chairman & CEO, Lakemore Partners), Chris Thompson (CEO, Aegon Asset Management US) Standing left to right: Dan Norman (Senior Partner & Head of U.S. Business, Lakemore Partners), Som Mukherjee (Senior Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Lakemore Partners), Jason Felderman (Head of Leveraged Loans, Aegon Asset Management), Jim Schaeffer (Global Head of Leveraged Finance, Aegon Asset Management). Photo by: John Nacion Imaging

PHOENIX & DUBAI – June 29, 2026 – Lakemore Partners Ltd. (“Lakemore”) and Aegon Asset Management (“Aegon AM”) today announced an expanded strategic partnership to support the mutual growth of their CLO investment and management platforms. The partnership brings together Lakemore’s established expertise in CLO equity investing with Aegon AM’s deep credit management capabilities and global reach.

Lakemore and Aegon AM have been collaborating on CLO issuance since 2023. Aegon AM’s 2023–2025 vintage CLOs have delivered outstanding results, building par and limiting software exposure to mid-single digits, a notable positioning advantage as the sector navigates an AI-driven evolution. (Source: BofA Global Research, April 2026)

The partnership is designed to accelerate asset growth for both firms. For Aegon AM, it provides a committed, long-term partner to substantially grow its U.S. CLO issuance program and broaden its reach across institutional investor channels. For Lakemore, it deepens an established and proven partnership with one of the market’s most capable CLO management teams.

Under the agreement, Lakemore will make material equity investments in Aegon AM’s new U.S. CLOs over the next several years. The firms also intend to promote cross-platform collaboration, joint product development, and distribution partnerships to create differentiated offerings for their investors.

Ahmed Farid, Chairman & CEO of Lakemore, said, “This partnership represents a new investment initiative for Lakemore. By partnering with Aegon AM and its world-class credit platform, we are building the foundation to scale our investment platform to $12 billion in assets under management and $30 billion in senior loan exposure over the coming years. We see this as a long-term strategic relationship that will expand what we can offer our investors and create value for both firms.”

Chris Thompson, CEO of Aegon Asset Management US said, “We are pleased to engage in this strategic partnership with Lakemore, one of the most respected and dedicated investors in the U.S. CLO asset class. This alliance strengthens Aegon AM’s position as a leading CLO manager and creates meaningful opportunities for growth across our platform. Together, we expect to deliver compelling outcomes for our respective investors and partners.”

About Aegon Asset Management

Aegon Asset Management’s 350 investment professionals serve a global client base of sophisticated investors, managing and advising on assets of $439 billion, as of December 31, 2025. The firm’s investment capabilities span public and private markets across fixed income, real assets, equities, and multi-asset platforms, sharing a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management.

About Lakemore Partners Ltd.

Lakemore Partners Ltd. is a structured credit investment firm primarily investing in control CLO equity positions of new issue U.S. CLOs. Managing $1.9 billion in fee-earning assets, funds managed by Lakemore control 31 U.S. broadly syndicated CLOs with exposure to $16 billion of leveraged loans. 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. For more information, please visit www.lakemore.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any investment, nor shall any offer of products or services be made to any person in any jurisdiction where unlawful or unauthorized. This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions concerning future events. These statements, including those related to expected platform growth, asset targets, capital deployment timelines, and the anticipated benefits of the strategic partnership, involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict — including market conditions, the ability to raise and deploy capital, regulatory developments, and the execution of definitive agreements governing certain aspects of the collaboration — and could cause actual results to differ materially. No guarantee is being made that stated outcomes will be achieved. Any opinions, estimates, or forecasts expressed are the current views of the authors at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. Neither Lakemore nor Aegon AM undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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.

Media Contact

Investor Relations · inquiries@lakemore.com · +1 480 841 5600 · +971 4 430 9911

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.

Get In Touch

A global team,
always within reach.

Phoenix
2390 E. Camelback Road
Suite 440
Phoenix, Arizona 85016-3452
United States
Dubai
Index Tower, Level 16
Unit 1611, DIFC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 507071

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. Both are wholly owned subsidiaries of Lakemore Partners Ltd., registered in the Cayman Islands. Lakemore Partners (UK) Ltd. is a non-regulated representative office.