ANTARES CAPITAL ADVISERS LLC

Thesis

Antares Capital Advisers LLC (ACA) is a prominent investment firm specializing in private credit, with a significant presence in the U.S. middle market. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Antares Capital LP, ACA leverages a robust backing and a long-standing history in the lending sector. The firm's core investment strategy revolves around providing lending solutions to private equity sponsor-backed middle-market companies through three primary strategies: Private Credit (secured loans via the Antares Lending Platform), Liquid Credit (broadly syndicated/leveraged loans and high-yield bonds), and Credit Secondaries (acquiring existing interests in private credit funds). ACA acts as an investment manager, emphasizing its role as a lead lender in over 91% of its deals, providing a significant information edge. The firm values long-term relationships with sponsors and focuses on companies with strong management teams, established sales, and large, growing markets. Antares Capital also demonstrates a commitment to Responsible Investment, integrating ESG factors into its risk assessment framework. As of March 31, 2026, ACA reported total regulatory AUM of approximately $47.4 billion. The firm primarily operates within the United States, with a strong focus on the middle market, suggesting a preference for expansion-stage and buyout opportunities. Specific check sizes per investment deal are not publicly disclosed, but the firm's substantial AUM and lead lender role indicate significant deal sizes. Antares Capital was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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