Sound Point CLO C-MOA, LLC (“C-MOA”) is a Delaware series limited liability company founded in
December 2017. C-MOA provides collateral management services to securitized asset pools (otherwise
known as collateralized loan obligations or “CLOs”). C-MOA also intends to manage a proprietary account
(“Proprietary Account”) to meet the requirements of the European and UK risk retention rules and
securitization regulation. The members of C-MOA are (i) Sound Point Euro CLO Management, LP, a
Cayman Islands limited partnership, (ii) Sound Point Euro 2 CLO Management, LP, a Cayman Islands
limited partnership and (iii) Sound Point Capital Management, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Sound
Point”). The general partner of Sound Point Euro CLO Management, LP and Sound Point Euro 2 CLO
Management, LP is Sound Point CLO Management, GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, which,
in turn, is wholly owned by Sound Point.
Sound Point is an SEC-registered investment adviser that controls C-MOA. In order to meet the
requirements of European and UK risk retention and securitization regulation, Sound Point may provide C-
MOA with the capital necessary for C-MOA to remunerate its expenses.
Sound Point is a privately-owned asset management firm with investment strategies that concentrate on
performing credit and collateralized loan obligations, opportunistic credit, structured credit, specialty
finance and marketplace lending, and commercial real estate credit, utilizing a fundamental and research-
intensive approach to investing. Sound Point is a Delaware limited partnership founded in 2008 by
Stephen Ketchum, its Managing Partner and CIO. Mr. Ketchum owns Sound Point along with principals
of Stone Point Capital LLC, a private equity firm (“Stone Point”), and Blue Owl GP Stakes II (A) LP, a
third-party permanent capital fund that is managed by Blue Owl GPSC Advisors LLC, an investment
adviser principally owned, through certain intermediary vehicles, by Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl”),
and Assured Guaranty U.S. Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (“AGUS”) and a wholly owned
subsidiary of publicly traded Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO), a limited company organized under
the laws of Bermuda. Stone Point, Blue Owl and AGUS each holds minority equity interests in Sound Point.
Minority Equity Ownership and Sound Point Board of Managers
Stephen Ketchum is a principal owner of Sound Point, indirectly through SPC Consolidator LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company. Sound Point’s general partner is SPC Partners GP, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company that is controlled by Stephen Ketchum. Certain other limited partners of Sound
Point have contributed, or have the right to receive, 5% or more of Sound Point’s capital upon its dissolution,
and these limited partners are Blue Owl GP Stakes II (A) LP, AGUS and two senior principals of Stone
Point. Three additional senior principals of Stone Point are also limited partners of Sound Point, but each
holds minority equity ownership below the 5% threshold. James Carey, one of Stone Point’s senior
principals, and Dominic Frederico, CEO of Assured Guaranty Ltd., serve with Stephen Ketchum on Sound
Point’s Board of Managers and consequently have certain rights of approval over the actions of Sound Point
which may indirectly impact Client Accounts; however, neither Mr. Carey nor Mr. Frederico are members
of any committee that makes investment decisions for any funds or accounts managed by C-MOA. Sound
Point and the C-MOA operate independently of Stone Point and Assured Guaranty Ltd.
Blue Owl GP Stakes II (A) LP, Blue Owl GP Stakes II (B) LP (together, the “Blue Owl Funds”) and AGUS
hold minority equity interests in Sound Point and Sound Point GP Parent, LLC, respectively. Although, as
noted above, a senior principal of Stone Point and the CEO of Assured Guaranty Ltd. serve on Sound
Point’s Board of Managers, none of Stone Point, Blue Owl, the Blue Owl Funds, AGUS or any of their
respective affiliates is involved in the day-to-day management of Sound Point or, consequently, of C-MOA,
nor does any such party have any control over the investment decisions of any CLOs.
Advisory Services
The primary investment objectives of the CLOs are set out in their offering memoranda and/or other
materials provided to investors and prospective investors therein. In general, each CLO’s primary
investment objective is to (i) preserve capital in all market conditions and (ii) provide consistently strong
risk-adjusted returns. The CLO’s concentration will be primarily in liquid investment opportunities, though
it may also make investments from time to time that C-MOA determines are liquid, restricted on sale or not
susceptible to valuation prior to disposition of maturity. Investment assets of the CLOs primarily include
corporate senior-secured bank loans and bonds, but other assets may be included depending on the terms
of the CLO indentures and the investment environment. C-MOA’s discretionary authority with respect to
the CLOs is restricted by the terms of the CLOs as described in their indentures. The primary investment
objective of the Proprietary Account is substantially the same as for the applicable CLOs. Investment assets
of the Proprietary Account will primarily include (i)subordinated notes and (ii) in certain cases, rated notes,
or each CLO managed by C-MOA.
There can be no assurance that the CLO’s objectives will be achieved, and investment results may vary
substantially.
Registration and Affiliated Entities
C-MOA has been registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) since
February 2019.
Sound Point, which is an
SEC-registered investment adviser that controls C-MOA. Sound Point provides
investment advisory services to privately offered pooled alternative investment funds, separately managed
accounts, registered investment companies and securitized asset pools. In general, this Brochure does not
include information about Sound Point or its advisory business, which is summarized in Sound Point’s
own Form ADV Parts 1 and 2.
Sound Point Commercial Real Estate Finance LLC (“SPCREF”), which is under common control with
C-MOA, is an SEC-registered investment adviser. SPCREF’s primary investment strategy is to originate
first mortgage loans on wholly owned commercial real estate in the United States, primarily focused on
bridge loans or properties undergoing a business model transition. Aflac GI Holdings LLC
(“AGIHLLC”), a subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated, holds a minority interest in SPCREF. AGIHLLC does
not have authority over the day-to-day operations or investment decisions of SPCREF, although
AGIHLLC has negotiated certain minority protection and consent rights in connection with its
investment in SPCREF. In general, this Brochure does not include information about SPCREF or its
advisory business, which is summarized in SPCREF’s own Form ADV Parts 1 and 2.
Sound Point CRE Management, LP (“CRE”) and SPCRE InPoint Advisers (“SPCRE”) are affiliates of C-
MOA (under common control) and provide advisory services to one or more real estate investment trusts.
CRE and SPCRE are both currently exempt from registration as an investment adviser with the SEC and
the State of New York.
1 In general, this Brochure does not include information about CRE or SPCRE or
their respective advisory businesses.
Sound Point Meridian Management Company, LLC (“SPMMC”) which is under common control with C-
MOA, is a newly formed SEC-registered investment adviser.
2 SPMMC intends to provide investment
advisory services to a Registered Investment Company. In general, this Brochure does not include
information about SPMMC’s or its advisory business, which is summarized in SPMMC’s own Form
ADV Parts 1.
Sound Point Luna LLC, (“SPL”), formerly known as Assured Investment Management LLC, is controlled
by Sound Point and is an SEC-registered investment adviser. SPL serves as an investment manager to
pooled investment vehicles operating as private investment funds, provides collateral management services
to securitized asset pools and also provides non-discretionary investment advisory services in a sub-
advisory capacity to the Fuji CLOs as further described herein. SPL has engaged Sound Point as a sub-
advisor for the purpose of assisting SPL in providing collateral management services to certain
collateralized loan obligation issuers and to borrowers in certain short-term or long-term warehouse or
repurchase facilities in connection therewith and from time to time to acquire other fixed income obligations
for its own account, whether for long term investment or for seasoning purposes. SPL has also engaged
Sound Point to provide certain back- and middle-office services and administrative, infrastructure and
other services to assist SPL in conducting its advisory business including investment professionals who
will assist SPL in the performance of portfolio selection and asset management functions of SPL. In
general, this Brochure does not include information about SPL or its advisory business, which is
summarized in SPL’s own Form ADV Parts 1 and 2.
BlueMountain Fuji Management, LLC (“BlueMountain Fuji”) serves as the collateral manager to Fuji
CLOs and has engaged SPL (fka Assured Investment Management LLC) to provide non-discretionary
investment advice to collateralized loan obligations (“Fuji CLOs”) as well as certain operational,
administrative and compliance related services and personnel to BlueMountain Fuji, including, without
limitation, personnel that act as BlueMountain Fuji’s portfolio managers and chief compliance officer, in
exchange for a fee. Investment assets of the Fuji CLOs primarily include corporate senior-secured bank
loans and bonds, but other assets may be included depending on terms of the Fuji CLO indentures and
the investment environment. BlueMountain Fuji is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC but
previously filed as a relying adviser of SPL. In general, this Brochure does not include information about
BlueMountain Fuji or its advisory business, which is summarized in BlueMountain Fuji’s own Form
ADV Parts 1 and 2.
Management of Client Accounts
As of December 31, 2023, C-MOA managed $4,494,922,141 of regulatory assets on a discretionary basis
and $0 on a non-discretionary basis.
C-MOA does not currently participate in wrap-fee programs.
1 CRE and SPCRE both filed their final Exempt Reporting Adviser report with the SEC on 2/14/2024 respectively because they no
longer meet the requirements necessary to be registered as an Exempt Reporting Adviser. Neither CRE nor SPCRE are currently
obligated to register as an investment adviser in the State of New York because they both have fewer than six (6) New York
clients.
2 SPMMC’s registration as an investment adviser was declared effective on March 19, 2024. SPMMC intends to be an
investment adviser to a registered investment company.
For further discussion of these and related items, see Item 7 (Types of Clients), Item 8 (Methods of
Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss) and Item 10 (Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations).