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An integrated private credit platform

 

 

 

 
Morgan Stanley Private Credit
About

Transparency

As the manager of committed, third-party capital, decision making authority is held by our Investment Committee which is composed of senior members of the Investment Team. The Investment Committee sits across all of our investment strategies, enabling us to deliver a streamlined investment process with transparency, conviction, and investment excellence.

Consistency

Our investment team works across our investment strategies and is responsible for the full lifecycle of an investment from origination to underwriting, and portfolio management, providing consistency and accountability to our clients.

Fundamentals

Our rigorous investment process is uniform across all of our investment strategies and is rooted on fundamental credit analysis, industry insights, and partnering with best-in-class sponsors and management teams

Fundamentals

Our rigorous investment process is uniform across all of our investment strategies and is rooted on fundamental credit analysis, industry insights, and partnering with best-in-class sponsors and management teams.

Consistency

Our investment team works across our investment strategies and is responsible for the full lifecycle of an investment from origination to underwriting, and portfolio management, providing consistency and accountability to our clients.

Transparency

As the manager of committed, third-party capital, decision making authority is held by our Investment Committee which is composed of senior members of the Investment Team. The Investment Committee sits across all of our investment strategies, enabling us to deliver a streamlined investment process with transparency, conviction, and investment excellence.

About

Morgan Stanley Private Credit

MSPC is the primary private credit investment management platform at Morgan Stanley with over $25B of committed capital1.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management

MSIM is a leading global asset manager that provides long-term investment performance, client service excellence, and a comprehensive suite of investment solutions across the public and private markets for investors worldwide.

$1.6T

MSIM CLIENT ASSETS2

50+

MANAGED
FUNDS

$50B

ALTERNATIVE
CREDIT3

Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley has been redefining the meaning of financial services for almost 90 years. With a global reach and local presence, our firm brings expertise and resources to help meet clients’ needs and challenges.

1935

YEAR ESTABLISHED

80,000+

EMPLOYEES

$7.6T

IN CLIENT ASSETS4

MSIM + MSWM as of 09/30/24

Morgan Stanley Private Credit

Leveraging the connected power

As part of the Morgan Stanley ecosystem, we are able to leverage the capabilities and resources of the firm to deliver a better-informed investment process and more reliable financing solutions to our clients.

Industry Expertise

Access to industry experts within Morgan Stanley Investment Banking and Research

Leveraged Finance & Capital Markets

Market intelligence and ability to provide seamless customer experience across financing markets

Global Network

Partnership with a leading financial institution with offices in 41 countries

LP Commitments

Institutional relationships with key decision makers at top tier private equity sponsors

Leveraged Sourcing Program

Portfolio company benefits of scale from Morgan Stanley purchasing power

Fundraising Capabilities

Global alternatives fundraising platform with access to retail and institutional investors

Industry Expertise

Access to industry experts within Morgan Stanley Investment Banking and Research

LP Commitments

Institutional relationships with key decision makers at top tier private equity sponsors

Leveraged Finance & Capital Markets

Market intelligence and ability to provide seamless customer experience across financing markets

Leveraged Sourcing Program

Portfolio company benefits of scale from Morgan Stanley purchasing power

Global Network

Partnership with a leading financial institution with offices in 41 countries

Fundraising Capabilities

Global alternatives fundraising platform with access to retail and institutional investors

 

 

Our Core Values

 

Do the Right Thing

We strive to act with integrity and to reward honesty and character. Our team is incentivized to value these core beliefs and to create long-term value.

Put Clients First

It starts with listening to what the client is saying, and then working together as a team to deliver the best results we can.

Exceptional Ideas

By leveraging different perspectives, we gain new insights and drive innovation.

Sustainability

Our commitment to sustainability informs our operations, governance, risk management, diversity efforts, philanthropy and research.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our culture of access and inclusion has built our legacy and shapes our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients.

Giving Back

Giving back is a central part of our culture that we achieve through long-lasting partnerships, community-based delivery and engaging our best asset—our employees.

All data as of September 30, 2024 unless otherwise indicated

1 As of January 1, 2024. Based on actual capital commitments received plus (except as specified in the following sentence) committed leverage, where applicable. A portion of available capital is comprised of business development companies sponsored by Morgan Stanley Private Credit for which available capital is calculated based on actual capital commitments received or (for non-drawdown structures) subscription amounts plus, in each case, target leverage of 1.25x as measured by debt-to-equity ("BDC Target Leverage"). BDC Target Leverage is subject to agreement of terms with financing providers, compliance with certain asset coverage ratio requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and compliance with financial covenants under loan and credit agreements and accordingly, may not be achieved.

2 Assets under management (AUM) includes all discretionary and non-discretionary assets of Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) and all advisory affiliates. MSIM Fund of Fund assets represent assets under management and assets under supervision. MSIM direct private investing assets represents the basis on which the firm earns management fees, not the market value of the assets owned

3 Investable capital, includes fee-earning assets under management, unfunded commitments, co-investments and fund leverage

4 Client assets represents Wealth Management client assets and Investment Management AUM. Certain Wealth Management client assets are invested in Investment Management products and are also included in Investment Management's AUM.