Trinity Capital Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Trinity Capital Inc. reported a total investment income growth of 29.5% year-over-year, reaching $65.4 million for Q1 2025 [4][13] - The company's net asset value (NAV) increased to $833 million, although NAV per share decreased to $13.05 from $13.35 [10][13] - The return on average equity (ROAE) was reported at 15.5% for the first quarter of 2025 [13] Financial Performance - Total investment income for Q1 2025 was $65.4 million, compared to $50.5 million in Q1 2024 [4][13] - Net investment income was approximately $32.4 million, or $0.52 per share, compared to $25.2 million or $0.54 per share in the previous year [7][13] - The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $27.1 million, or $0.43 per share, up from $14.5 million or $0.31 per share in Q1 2024 [9][13] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses, excluding interest, were $15.3 million in Q1 2025, up from $13.2 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to higher compensation and professional fees [5] - Interest expense increased to $17.7 million in Q1 2025 from $12.1 million in Q1 2024, attributed to higher average debt outstanding and borrowing rates [6] Investment Portfolio - As of March 31, 2025, the investment portfolio had a fair value of approximately $1.79 billion, consisting of $1.33 billion in secured loans, $336.7 million in equipment financings, and $125.6 million in equity and warrants [11][12] - The company originated approximately $185.9 million in new commitments during the first quarter, with gross investments funded totaling $220.4 million [12][13] Asset Management and Liquidity - The company had approximately $216.4 million in available liquidity as of March 31, 2025, including $8.4 million in unrestricted cash [17] - Trinity's leverage ratio was approximately 116% at the end of Q1 2025, compared to 108% at the end of Q4 2024 [20] Dividend Distribution - The Board of Directors declared a regular dividend of $0.51 per share for Q1 2025, marking the 21st consecutive quarter of consistent or increased dividends [22][13]