{"id":112952,"date":"2026-03-06T09:48:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=112952"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:48:22","slug":"blue-owl-shares-fall-after-exposure-to-uk-property-lender-century-capital-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/blue-owl-shares-fall-after-exposure-to-uk-property-lender-century-capital-revealed\/112952\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Owl shares fall after exposure to UK property lender Century Capital revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shares of Blue Owl Capital dropped on Friday. The decline followed a report about the firm\u2019s exposure to a troubled UK property lender. Investors reacted quickly after the news surfaced.<\/p>\n

The stock fell about 3.8%. It dropped even more in early trading before the market opened. At one point the decline reached about 4.3%.<\/p>\n

The concern comes from Blue Owl\u2019s financial exposure to Century Capital Partners, a London based lender that recently entered administration.<\/p>\n

Blue Owl exposure to Century Capital raises investor concerns<\/h2>\n

Blue Owl Capital manages about $307 billion in assets. According to reports, the firm helped fund the riskiest part of loans issued by Century Capital.<\/p>\n

The exposure is estimated at about \u00a336 million, which is roughly $48 million. These loans were part of Century\u2019s property lending business.<\/p>\n

Century focused mainly on short term loans tied to high end real estate in central London. These types of loans are often used by property developers who need quick financing.<\/p>\n

However these deals also carry higher risk. Borrowers usually turn to lenders like Century when they cannot secure traditional bank loans.<\/p>\n

Last month Century Capital filed for administration. The company had about \u00a395 million in total debt when it collapsed.<\/p>\n

Century Capital collapse linked to wider UK property lending stress<\/h2>\n

Century\u2019s financial problems came shortly before another lender faced similar trouble. Market Financial Solutions also entered a form of insolvency in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Several financial institutions had exposure to Century. Senior creditors include major lenders such as NatWest Group and Hampshire Trust Bank.<\/p>\n

Both banks provided higher priority funding compared with private credit investors.<\/p>\n

Century relied on funding lines from both banks and private credit firms. These funds allowed it to issue short term property loans with higher interest rates.<\/p>\n

Despite the collapse, administrators handling Century\u2019s case remain optimistic. RSM UK, the firm overseeing the process, expects the loans to be fully recovered.<\/p>\n

Importantly, creditors have not accused Century of fraud. That sets it apart from the situation involving Market Financial Solutions.<\/p>\n

For now investors are watching closely. The situation highlights the risks tied to private credit funding in the property market, especially when lenders focus on high risk real estate borrowers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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