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The Epsilon Direct Lending Fund

 

About Epsilon Direct Lending

Epsilon Direct Lending is an Australian based non-bank corporate lender and private markets investment manager focused on providing funding solutions to performing, Australian and New Zealand middle market companies that are looking to expand and grow. 

 

The Epsilon Direct Lending Fund

The bespoke nature of the bilateral private loans provided by the Fund to middle market companies presents investors with the opportunity to diversify away from other debt investments and access attractive, predictable recurring cash income, with a capital preservation focus that is not correlated to other fixed income and alternatives exposures.

Summary Fund Terms1

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Structure: Australian-domiciled unregistered unit trust
Fund Terms: Open-ended
Trustee: The Trust Company (Australia) Limited
Status: Open for investment (monthly applications)
Eligibility: Wholesale investors only
Total Target Return2: BBSW + 6% p.a. (net)
Liquidity: 3 year initial lock up followed by two liquidity options:
a) Redemption on 60-days notice, at the Trustee’s absolute discretion; and
b) Run-off with proceeds paid as and when investments are realised or repaid
Fees: Two unit classes to suit investor requirements:
Class A: No management fee, with Epsilon retaining all upfront loan fees (with other ancillary fees paid to the Fund); or
Class B: 0.75% p.a. (ex GST) on Net Trust Value with upfront loan fees and other ancillary fees paid to the Fund.
Performance fee: 20% of returns above a hurdle of BBSW + 3.25%
Service Providers: Perpetual Corporate Trust Limited (Custodian), Alter Domus Australia Pty Ltd (Administrator), MinterEllison (Legal), EY (Tax), Markit Group Limited (Loans Administrator) and KPMG (Audit)

Fund Highlights3

  • Capital preservation strategy that aims to provide investors with recurring income, capital preservation and low correlation to other asset classes.

  • Bilateral loan focus providing investors with the potential for the highest returns, greater control & flexibility.

  • Investment opportunities are directly sourced from a large & growing market segment that is underserved.

  • Investment Team with a proven track record, applying a rigorous credit due diligence and robust investment process with hands-on portfolio management.
 

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How to Invest?

Applications for the Epsilon Direct Lending Fund are now being taken. The fund is designed for institutional and wholesale investors only.

For all enquiries and to obtain a copy of the Fund Information Memorandum, please contact any of the Founding Partners here or email us at investors@epsilondl.com.au.

 

Staying Connected 

We regularly provide insights and perspectives on the private credit market and what is happening within the Fund. You can follow Epsilon by subscribing to Epsilon Direct Lending on LinkedIn.

 

Important Notice
The information contained on this webpage has been prepared by Epsilon Direct Lending Pty Ltd (ACN 636 861 464) (Epsilon) a corporate authorised representative (representative number 001281871) of Guildfords Funds Management Pty Limited (ACN 602 779 993) the holder of Australian Financial Services licence number 471379 and is given to only 'wholesale clients' (as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)). By accepting this webpage, you are representing that you are a 'wholesale client' and that you will keep this webpage and the information therein confidential including not to provide it to retail clients. No financial product advice is provided in this webpage and nothing in it should be taken to constitute a recommendation or statement of opinion that is intended to influence a person or persons in making a financial product decision. Any advice given by Epsilon, its associates or related parties in connection with this presentation is general advice only.
This information in this webpage is intended to provide a general outline in relation to the proposed establishment of the Epsilon Direct Lending Fund (Fund) only and is not intended to be a definitive statement on the subject matter. This webpage is not intended to be relied upon by recipients given the contingent nature of the content matter. The Fund is not yet established. The recipient must make its own independent assessment and investigation of the proposed establishment of the Fund and Epsilon and obtain independent financial, legal and taxation advice, consider all risks and consider whether an investment in the Fund is appropriate in light of personal circumstances. Neither Epsilon, Epsilon Direct Lending Holdings Pty Ltd nor their founders, directors, employees or agents accept any liability (including liability to any person by reason of negligence or negligent misstatement) for any statements, opinions, information or matters (expressed or implied) arising out of, contained in or derived from, or for any omissions from, the information provided to the recipient or its advisers, except liability under statute that cannot be excluded. This webpage includes certain statements, estimates, forecasts and projections that reflect various assumptions that may or may not prove to be correct. The forecasts and projections in this webpage are illustrative only and should not be taken as a certain indication of possible future returns. Epsilon and its directors, founders, employees or agents may at their absolute discretion, but without being under any obligation to do so, update, amend or supplement this webpage or any other information provided to the recipient. Fees and costs stated in this document are exclusive of any applicable GST. All dollar amounts are in respect of Australian dollars (unless specified otherwise).

1 Epsilon may choose to vary these terms at any time;
2 This is a target only. The Fund may not achieve this return;
3 Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Other funds managed by Epsilon have a different investment focus and investment performance results and accordingly the investment performance of the Fund will vary.