Private Debt Investor Features Grier Eliasek in June Edition of Middle Market Direct Lending Report

Core Insights - Prospect Capital Corporation's President and COO, Grier Eliasek, emphasizes attractive opportunities in the lower and core middle-market for lenders seeking favorable deal terms and higher risk-adjusted returns [1][2] - The company focuses on underwriting strategies that target less cyclical industries and companies with resilient cash flows, while negotiating lower leverage multiples and tighter covenants to manage credit risk [2][3] Market Position - Prospect Capital is recognized as a market leader in the lower and core middle-market direct lending space, with a notable trend of significant capital being raised for direct lending at the upper end of the market [2][3] - The company has maintained financial ratio maintenance covenants in the lower and core middle-market, which have largely disappeared in the upper middle-market due to intense competition [3] Performance Metrics - Prospect Capital Corporation has achieved a realized gross annualized internal rate of return (IRR) of approximately 13%, based on total capital invested of about $11.8 billion and total proceeds from exited investments of approximately $14.9 billion [4]