New Hampshire makes $50 million private credit pledge
New Hampshire Retirement System, Concord, committed $50 million to Monroe Capital Private Credit Fund IV.
The $9.4 billion pension fund s independent investment committee approved the commitment to the middle-market private credit fund managed by
Monroe Capital Management at its meeting Dec. 18, spokesman Marty Karlon said in an email.
The system has made commitments to several Monroe Capital funds, most recently committing $50 million to Monroe Capital Private Credit Fund III in 2018.
As of Sept. 30, the pension fund s actual allocation to alternative assets was 18.3%.
Separately, the pension fund hired executive search firm
EFL Associates to assist in the search for a new executive director. It follows the September announcement that George P. Lagos, who has led the pension fund since February 2012, plans to retire March 1.
Oklahoma Tobacco pumps $70 million into direct lending
Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, Oklahoma City, made two new direct lending commitments totaling $70 million.
The $1.3 billion endowment trust fund committed $50 million to AG Direct Lending Fund IV, managed by
Angelo Gordon & Co., and $20 million to Monroe Capital Private Credit Fund IV, managed by
Monroe Capital Management, said Lisa Murray, chief investment officer.
The trust fund issued an RFP in September to bring direct lending closer its target allocation of 8%. Angelo Gordon and Monroe Capital were the only finalists.
As of June 30, the actual allocation to private debt was 3.4%.
Investment consultant NEPC assisted.