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Alternative Private Credit

MANDATE OVERVIEW

Yield Capture.
Credit Discipline.

Our Alternative Credit strategy focuses on senior secured lending to middle-market companies and specialty finance assets. We target 12-16% IRRs through direct origination relationships and rigorous credit underwriting, emphasizing capital preservation through first-lien positions.

The mandate emphasizes downside protection via strong covenant packages, diversified industry exposure, and active portfolio monitoring to minimize default risk while capturing attractive risk-adjusted yields.

Alternative Credit Strategy
Direct Origination

Bilateral relationships with sponsor-backed and private companies, avoiding syndicated market inefficiencies and intermediary costs.

Senior Secured

First-lien positions with asset-based collateral providing downside protection and priority recovery in distress scenarios.

Covenant Protection

Strict maintenance covenants and financial reporting requirements enabling early intervention before credit deterioration.

Sector Diversification

Targeted exposure across healthcare, software, business services, and specialty finance to mitigate industry-specific risk.

CREDIT STRATEGY

Core Investment Themes

Aptila's credit mandate focuses on non-correlated yield generation through disciplined underwriting and structural protections.

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// Underwriting Rigor

Credit Assessment Framework

01
Cash Flow
Analysis

We conduct detailed historical and projected cash flow modeling, stress-testing across downside revenue scenarios to ensure debt serviceability.

Institutional Access
02
Collateral
Valuation

Third-party appraisals and liquidation value assessments ensure adequate asset coverage with conservative advance rates.

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03
Structure &
Documentation

Loan agreements include maintenance covenants, equity cure rights, and event-of-default triggers protecting lender interests.

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// Return Profile

Income-Focused Objectives

Our Alternative Credit mandate prioritizes capital preservation and current income generation. Through senior positioning and conservative underwriting, we target mid-teen IRRs with minimal principal impairment.

Target IRR
(Net)
Expected Recovery
(Default)

Portfolio Construction Limits

  • Single Borrower (8% NAV Maximum)
  • Sector Concentration (25% Hard Cap)
  • Minimum First-Lien (100% Required)

Credit Risk Mitigation

  • LTV Limits: 50-60% loan-to-value on asset-based lending.
  • Covenants: Quarterly financial reporting and compliance testing.
  • Monitoring: Monthly borrower check-ins and field examinations.
  • Workout: Dedicated restructuring team for distressed credits.

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