Boehly’s Eldridge Said a Finalist to Buy Private Lender Hayfin

Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries is among final bidders in talks to acquire European private credit firm Hayfin Capital Management, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

A deal could value London-based Hayfin, which manages about €31 billion ($33 billion) of assets, at over €1.2 billion, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Talks with multiple parties are ongoing and may not ultimately lead to a deal, the people said.

Franklin Resources Inc., Affiliated Managers Group Inc. and State Street Corp. were also in the race to acquire Hayfin but are ...