Blue Owl Capital scraps merger plans amidst public concerns over private debt. The lender, managing $295 billion in assets, cited “current market volatility.” Co-CEO Lipschultz sees AI infrastructure development as a special opportunity. Blue Owl stock down 39% this year, facing tough times amid market sagging view of private credit.

Blue Owl, one of the nation’s largest private lenders, called off a planned merger combining two debt funds due to market conditions. Quarterly withdrawals doubled to $60 million. Blue Owl stock down 39% this year. CEO Craig Packer assures the fund continues to perform well despite challenges.

Blue Owl’s stock struggles in 2025, down 39% year to date. Wall Street worried about credit following major bankruptcies. Federal Reserve’s rate cut could impact fund assets. JPMorgan Chase CEO’s comments spark rebuttal from Blue Owl co-CEO. Private credit under scrutiny, remains “under a microscope.”

Blue Owl faces challenges amid private debt concerns. The company manages $295 billion in assets. CEO Craig Packer assures fund performance despite market conditions. Blue Owl stock down 39% this year. Market volatility prompts scrap of merger plans. Concerns over credit quality and fund withdrawals persist.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: How Blue Owl found itself at the middle of Wall Street’s latest private credit fears