02:44 PM EDT, 03/19/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Goldman Sachs ( GS ) Asset Management has initiated preliminary discussions with investors to secure at least $10 billion for a global direct lending fund called West Street Loan Partners VI, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

Goldman is targeting returns of 10% to 12% on a levered basis and 6% to 7% on an unlevered basis for the fund, which targets firms in North America, Europe, and Australia, the sources reportedly said.

The fund will aim for businesses generating over $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, according to the report.

Goldman declined to comment when contacted by MT Newswires.

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