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Fidus Investment (FDUS) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2024-10-31 20:06
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ________________ | --- | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Securities \nTitle of each class | registered pursuant to Section \nTrading Symbol | 12(b) of the Act: \nName of each exchange on which registered | | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | FDUS | T ...
Fidus Investment (FDUS) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-10-31 20:05
Exhibit 99.1 FIDUS INVESTMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Board of Directors Declared Total Dividends of $0.61 per Share for Fourth Quarter 2024 Base Dividend of $0.43 and Supplemental Dividend of $0.18 Per Share EVANSTON, Ill., October 31, 2024 – Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) ("Fidus" or the "Company"), a provider of customized debt and equity financing solutions, primarily to lower middle-market companies based in the United States, today announced its financial ...
Fidus Investment Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-31 20:05
Board of Directors Declared Total Dividends of $0.61 per Share for Fourth Quarter 2024 Base Dividend of $0.43 and Supplemental Dividend of $0.18 Per Share EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”), a provider of customized debt and equity financing solutions, primarily to lower middle-market companies based in the United States, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Third Quarter 202 ...
Fidus Investment Corporation Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-25 20:05
EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report its third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, October 31, 2024 after the close of the financial markets. Management will host a conference call to discuss the operating and financial results at 9:00am ET on Friday, November 1, 2024. To participate in the conference call, please dial (844) 808-7136 approximately 10 minutes prior to the call. Inte ...
Fidus Investment: Is Mr Market Sleeping On This ~13% Yield?
Seeking Alpha· 2024-09-17 14:43
Welcome to Cash Flow Venue, where we discuss dividend investing opportunities, as they allowed me to build another pillar od my financial life and I believe it's the most accessible way to seek financial freedom.I'm a finance professional with extensive experience in M&A and business valuation. Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Short position through short-selling of the stock, or purchase of put o ...
2 High Yield BDCs With One Of The Lowest Debt Profiles
Seeking Alpha· 2024-08-24 13:41
olm26250/iStock via Getty Images Since BDCs distribute almost all of its earnings in dividends and employ high amounts of external leverage to fund investments that provide a decent spread from the cost of debt, this specific asset class is quite attractive for high-yield seeking investors. An additional layer, which renders BDCs interesting is that in contrast to pure fixed income securities or preferred shares, where decent yields could be found as well, by investing in BDCs investors can access a slight ...
Fidus Investment Q2: Yet Another Quarter Which Confirms The Bull Case
Seeking Alpha· 2024-08-05 00:20
Galeanu Mihai I have been covering Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) since late December last year, and issuing follow-up articles after each earnings report. The overarching investment thesis is based on durable cash flow that is underpinned by a strong portfolio base operating in inherently defensive industries. In other words, FDUS is one of the few BDCs out there, where investors could really count on capturing the base dividends in a sustainable manner even if the interest rates fall back to extremely acc ...
Fidus Investment (FDUS) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-08-03 01:28
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted net investment income for Q2 2024 grew 17.7% to $18.4 million compared to $15.6 million in the same period last year, primarily due to higher interest income [5][10] - Net asset value increased to $646.8 million, a 9.7% rise from $589.5 million as of December 31, 2023, with a per share value of $19.50 compared to $19.37 [6][12] - Total investment income was $35.7 million for Q2 2024, a $1 million increase from Q1 2024, driven by a $3.2 million rise in interest income [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Originations totaled $62.4 million in Q2, including $17.8 million in one new portfolio company, with follow-on investment activity amounting to $44.6 million [6] - Equity investments totaled $4.3 million, continuing co-investment in portfolio companies [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio grew to $1.1 billion on a fair value basis, consisting of a debt portfolio of $945.7 million and an equity portfolio of $132.7 million [7][12] - The weighted average yield on debt investments remained at 14% as of June 30, 2024 [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on the lower middle market, seeking opportunities that meet strict underwriting standards and investing in businesses with strong cash flow [8] - The strategy includes maintaining a high degree of equity cushion in debt investments to ensure both current income and potential enhanced returns [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects deal flow and M&A activity to remain reasonable for the remainder of the year, with a potential increase in repayments as portfolio companies evaluate strategic alternatives [8][19] - The overall portfolio remains healthy, with 65% of companies growing their cash flow or EBITDA [24] Other Important Information - The company declared dividends totaling $0.57 per share for Q3 2024, consisting of a base dividend of $0.43 and a supplemental dividend of $0.14 [5] - Liquidity as of June 30 included cash of $48.3 million and $67 million available on the line of credit, totaling approximately $115.8 million [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on capital structure and liquidity profile - Management expressed confidence in the SBIC license process and noted the benefits of the expanded revolving credit facility and investment grade rating [16][17] Question: Outlook for the second half of the year - Management indicated expectations for a pickup in M&A activity and new platform investments, despite a slower Q2 [18][19] Question: Dynamics of repayments and refinancing activity - Management highlighted that several portfolio companies are evaluating strategic alternatives, with some seeking refinancing opportunities [21][22] Question: Credit quality concerns amid economic pressures - Management reported strong portfolio performance, with a focus on high free cash flow companies, and noted that 65% of companies grew cash flow or EBITDA [24][25] Question: Activity in non-sponsored deals - Management confirmed ongoing interest in non-sponsored deals but emphasized that the majority of current opportunities are still in sponsored deals [28][29]
Fidus Investment: Q2 Earnings Reinforces Strong Cash Generation To Support Distribution (Rating Upgrade)
Seeking Alpha· 2024-08-02 12:04
susandaniels/iStock via Getty Images Overview Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) operates as a business development company that generates its earnings by making debt and equity investments within lower middle market companies. I previously covered FDUS in May and rated it a hold. The total return since then has been mostly flat, but FDUS just released their Q2 earnings, so I wanted to revisit this BDC to provide some updated insights and outlook. FDUS has been a strong performer over the course of the pandemic ...
Fidus Investment (FDUS) Q2 Earnings Match Estimates
ZACKS· 2024-08-01 23:25
Fidus Investment (FDUS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.62 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this closed-end investment company would post earnings of $0.59 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.59, delivering no surprise. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. Fidus Investme ...