Fortress Investment Group Leads $150 Million Senior Secured Term Loan for Leisure Time Products

Fortress Investment Group today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (“Fortress”) have provided a $150 million senior secured term loan to Leisure Time Products.

Fortress served as agent, sole arranger and sole lender on the term loan financing, which will support the ongoing growth of Leisure Time’s two operating companies: Backyard Discovery and Step2. Leisure Time Products is a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners.

Backyard Discovery is a leading producer of ready-to-assemble outdoor structures including swing sets, playhouses, pergolas, gazebos, greenhouses, and outdoor kitchens. Step2 is a leading manufacturer of play, patio, and pool products. The companies are based in the USA and sell products through both e-commerce marketplaces and brick-and-mortar retailers in the USA, Canada, the UK and beyond.

“We are delighted to partner with Aterian and the management teams at Backyard Discovery and Step2 in this transaction,” said Andrew Moody, VP in Corporate Credit at Fortress. “Both businesses have driven category outperformance which we believe is a testament to the strength of management and their focus on continuous product innovation.  We believe the term loan represents a compelling opportunity for our investors and we look forward to the future partnership with Aterian and teams at both businesses.”

About Fortress Investment Group

Fortress Investment Group LLC is a leading, highly diversified global investment manager. Founded in 1998, Fortress manages $54 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025, on behalf of approximately 2,000 institutional clients and private investors worldwide across a range of credit and real estate, private equity and permanent capital investment strategies. AUM refers to assets Fortress manages, including capital that Fortress has the right to call from investors, or investors are otherwise required to contribute, pursuant to their capital commitments to various funds or managed accounts.