Industry Overview - The private credit market has grown significantly, reaching approximately $2 trillion in 2020 and projected to grow by roughly 50% by early 2025, potentially reaching close to $5 trillion by 2029 [1] Concerns and Warnings - Experts, including Jeffery Gundlach and Jamie Dimon, have raised concerns about the quality of loans in the private credit market, with warnings about potential credit issues in the event of an economic downturn [1] - Wall Street is sounding alarms regarding a possible collapse in the private credit market, particularly affecting ultra-high-yield business development company (BDC) stocks [1] Company-Specific Insights - Prospect Capital (NASDAQ: PSEC) is highlighted as a BDC showing potential cracks, despite its long history and attractive forward dividend yield of 19.7%. However, its net asset value (NAV) has significantly eroded, and it relies heavily on issuing perpetual preferred stock, increasing fixed-payment obligations [3][4] - FS KKR Capital (NYSE: FSK) also presents problematic signs, with a forward dividend yield of 20.3% and non-accruals at 5% of its total investment portfolio as of Q3 2025. Fitch has lowered its outlook on FS KKR Capital to negative due to persistently elevated non-accruals [5] - Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) is presented as a more resilient direct lender that may weather potential market storms better than its peers [5]

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Priority Income Fund, Inc. (“Priority Income Fund” or the “Fund”) announced today that it will redeem 790,000 of the 1,580,000 outstanding shares of its 6.000% Series J Term Preferred Stock Due 2028 (CUSIP: 74274W772; NYSE: PRIFPJ) (the “Series J Preferred Shares”) at a price of $25 per Series J Preferred Share, plus accrued but unpaid dividends per Series J Preferred Share from December 31, 2025, to but excluding, the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). The ...

Core Viewpoint - Prospect Capital Corporation has expanded access to its Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A5 and M5 offerings through the iCapital Marketplace, aiming to enhance investment opportunities for various financial professionals and their clients [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The ongoing offerings of Prospect Capital Corporation's perpetual preferred stock have raised nearly $2 billion and feature a fixed dividend rate of 7.50% per annum, intended to be paid monthly [2]. - The preferred stock has a stated value of $25.00 per share and requires a minimum investment of $5,000, with no upfront or ongoing fees for investors [5]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - The collaboration with iCapital Marketplace is expected to benefit Prospect's private wealth offerings by providing seamless investment access and enhancing diversification for investors [3]. - The management and employees of Prospect Capital Management own approximately 29% of the common equity, aligning their interests with those of the investors [4]. Group 3: Company Background - Prospect Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser with 38 years of experience in high-yielding debt and equity investments, managing approximately $7.3 billion in regulatory assets as of September 30, 2025 [7]. - Prospect Capital Corporation primarily invests in middle-market privately-held companies, focusing on generating current income and long-term capital appreciation [8].

Group 1 - Prospect Capital Management's President and COO, Grier Eliasek, was featured in a Q&A discussing the firm's approach to private credit investing and market conditions [1][2] - The firm focuses on opportunities within the lower middle market, indicating a strategic interest in this segment [2] - Prospect Capital Management has 38 years of experience in managing high-yielding debt and equity investments, employing a team of 150 professionals [3] Group 2 - As of September 30, 2025, Prospect Capital Management has $7.3 billion in regulatory assets under management [3]

Core Viewpoint - Prospect Enhanced Yield Fund has declared monthly cash shareholder distributions for January, February, and March 2026, marking the fourth, fifth, and sixth distributions paid by the Fund [1] Distribution Details - The annualized total cash distribution is $2.28 per share, representing a 9.05% annualized rate based on the January 9, 2026 net asset value of $25.19 per common share [2] - The cash distribution will be payable monthly to common stockholders of record at the close of business each month, with a quarterly total of $0.57 [2] Monthly Distribution Schedule - January 2026: Record Date 01/29/2026, Payment Date 02/02/2026, Amount $0.19 per share [3] - February 2026: Record Date 02/26/2026, Payment Date 03/02/2026, Amount $0.19 per share [3] - March 2026: Record Date 03/30/2026, Payment Date 04/01/2026, Amount $0.19 per share [7] Fund Overview - Prospect Enhanced Yield Fund is a closed-end fund operating as an interval fund, focusing on acquiring and growing a portfolio of non-mortgage related structured credit instruments, including asset-backed securities and collateralized loan obligations [4] - The Fund is managed by Prospect Enhanced Yield Management, LLC, which comprises a team of investment professionals from Prospect Capital Management L.P. [4] Management Background - Prospect Capital Management L.P. is an SEC-registered investment adviser with over 30 years of experience in managing high-yielding debt and equity investments, employing a team of over 100 professionals [5] - As of September 30, 2025, Prospect and its affiliates manage $7.3 billion in assets [5]

Group 1 - The article discusses the search for investment opportunities with yields around 8% in the Business Development Companies (BDCs) sector, noting that such opportunities have become increasingly rare recently [1] - The only current example of a high-yield opportunity is mentioned in the context of Arbitrage Trader, led by Denislav Iliev, who has over 15 years of day trading experience and manages a team of 40 analysts [1] - The services offered by Denislav's investing group, Trade With Beta, include frequent picks for mispriced preferred stocks and baby bonds, weekly reviews of over 1200 equities, IPO previews, hedging strategies, and an actively managed portfolio [1]

Core Viewpoint - Priority Income Fund has declared monthly cash distributions for December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026, reflecting its ongoing commitment to return value to shareholders [1][4]. Distribution Details - The annualized total cash distribution is $1.05016 per share, representing a 20.71% annualized rate based on the net asset value of $5.07 per common share as of November 30, 2025 [2]. - The monthly cash distributions are as follows: - December 2025: $0.08056 per share, payable on December 31, 2025 [4] - January 2026: $0.10070 per share, payable on January 30, 2026 [4] - February 2026: $0.08056 per share, payable on February 27, 2026 [4] - Cumulative cash distributions since inception in January 2014 total $16.988225 per common share through February 2026 [4]. Investment Strategy - The Fund plans to allocate a greater percentage of its new originations in BB-rated debt tranches of Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), which are expected to generate lower cash yields but provide greater downside protection against defaults compared to more junior CLO tranches [3]. Fund Overview - Priority Income Fund, Inc. is a registered closed-end fund focused on acquiring and growing an investment portfolio primarily consisting of senior secured loans or pools of senior secured loans known as CLOs [6]. - The Fund is managed by Priority Senior Secured Income Management, LLC, which is supported by a team from Prospect Capital Management L.P. [6]. Management Background - Prospect Capital Management L.P. has over 30 years of experience in managing high-yielding debt and equity investments, with $9.8 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025 [7].

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) (“Prospect”, “our”, or “we”) today announced that it held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on December 16, 2025. The proposals that were considered at the Annual Meeting are described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 18, 2025 (the “Proxy”). As of September 17, 2025, there were 465,087,009 ...

Core Viewpoint - Priority Income Fund, Inc. has declared distributions for its preferred stock series, indicating ongoing income generation for investors [1][2]. Distribution Details - The Fund has announced the following distributions per share for its preferred stock series, all payable on December 31, 2025: - Series D: $0.43750 - Series J: $0.37500 - Series K: $0.43750 - Series L: $0.39844 - All series have an ex-dividend date and record date of December 23, 2025 [2]. Fund Overview - Priority Income Fund, Inc. is a registered closed-end fund focused on acquiring and growing a portfolio primarily consisting of senior secured loans and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) [3]. - The Fund is managed by Priority Senior Secured Income Management, LLC, which comprises a team from Prospect Capital Management L.P. [3]. Management Background - Prospect Capital Management L.P. has over 30 years of experience in managing high-yielding debt and equity investments, with $7.3 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025 [4]. Dealer-Manager Information - Preferred Capital Securities, LLC serves as the dealer-manager for Priority Income Fund, having raised over $4.9 billion in capital for various alternative investment strategies since its formation in 2013 [5].

Core Viewpoint - The bankruptcy of auto-parts supplier First Brands has raised concerns about the business development companies (BDCs) market, which is known for high dividends, prompting investors to question whether these assets are now bargains [2][3]. Group 1: Market Concerns - The bankruptcy of First Brands has led to increased scrutiny of the private-credit market where BDCs operate, with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon suggesting there may be more issues within this sector [3]. - BDCs are facing challenges as investors are wary of potential risks associated with high yields that may be linked to declining stock prices [2][4]. Group 2: Specific BDC Analysis - Blue Owl Capital (OBDC) is highlighted as a BDC with high fees, including a 1.5% base management fee and a 17.5% cut of net investment income, which raises concerns about its attractiveness despite its 11.9% yield [6][7]. - OBDC has not outperformed the BDC market since its IPO in 2019, indicating that its performance is not compelling enough to justify its fees [8]. - Prospect Capital Corp (PSEC) is noted for being the cheapest BDC on the market, trading at a 60% discount to NAV, but its long-term return of 7% over the last decade and a 20.9% current yield signal potential risks [8][9]. Group 3: Alternative Investment Opportunities - The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund (ASG) is presented as a more favorable investment option, having achieved a 175% total return over the last decade, significantly outperforming BDCs [11]. - ASG offers a predictable dividend tied to its portfolio performance, committing to pay about 8% of NAV annually, and currently trades at an 11.2% discount to NAV, making it an attractive alternative to BDCs [12][13].