Willow Tree Credit Partners, a fast-growing private credit alternatives firm, announced the closing of Willow Tree CLO II, a $502.3 million Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO). Willow Tree's second CLO, closing within two months of its first CLO, signifies Willow Tree's strong positioning and expertise within middle market direct lending.

The CLO will be managed by Willow Tree and all of the equity interests will be retained by its second managed fund complex.

GreensLedge Capital Markets served as the sole placement and structuring agent. Dechert provided legal representation for Willow Tree.

"The issuance of two middle market CLOs late in 2024 represents a key milestone in the expansion of our platform. We are grateful for the support of all the existing and new investors that have made this possible. We extend thanks as well to GreensLedge and Dechert for all their endeavors toward this accomplishment. We expect the successful placement of rated debt securities through a BBB- layer for both CLOs to materially benefit our investor base. It is a testament to the efforts of our team toward building a quality middle market direct lending portfolio and represents an exciting product line extension opportunity for our firm," said Jim Roche, Willow Tree Chief Credit Officer.

Since its inception in 2017, Willow Tree has successfully completed over 100 transactions through its managed funds and accounts, driving the acquisition and growth of middle market companies.