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Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of a hybrid investment strategy that combines classic dividend growth stocks with Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds to enhance investment income while achieving total returns comparable to traditional index funds [1]. Investment Strategy - The company advocates for a balanced approach to investing, focusing on high-quality dividend stocks that provide long-term growth potential and reliable income [1]. - The strategy aims to create a portfolio that not only generates income but also captures total returns in line with the S&P 500 index [1].

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of a hybrid investment strategy that combines classic dividend growth stocks with Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds to enhance investment income while achieving total returns comparable to traditional index funds like the S&P 500 [1]. Investment Strategy - The company advocates for a balanced approach to investing, focusing on high-quality dividend stocks that provide long-term growth potential and reliable income [1]. - The strategy aims to create a robust investment portfolio that not only generates income but also captures total returns that align with market benchmarks [1].

NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SLR Investment Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLRC) today announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 after the close of the financial markets. The Company will host an earnings conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 245-3047 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to t ...

NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospect Capital Corporation (“Prospect”) (NASDAQ: PSEC) has announced the closing of the acquisition of QC Holdings, Inc. (“QC Holdings”), a provider of consumer credit, by Prospect on June 30, 2025. In accordance with the previously announced definitive merger agreement, Prospect has acquired QC Holdings in an all-cash transaction for a total enterprise value of approximately $115 million. The common stock for QC Holdings is no longer listed on a stock exchange. ...

Group 1 - PhenixFIN (NASDAQ: PFX) is a Business Development Company (BDC) that was formerly known as Medley Capital Corporation and has undergone a transformation under new management [1] - The management structure of PhenixFIN was internalized at the beginning of 2021, leading to significant changes in operations [1]

25 June 2025 | 10:06PM HKT InnoCare Pharma (9969.HK): China Healthcare Corporate Day 2025 — Key Takeaways: Target one major BD deal in 2H25 Presenters: Bonnie Yuan - Investor Relations Director Honglin Yan +852-2978-6666 | honglin.yan@gs.com Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. c45a43530f604d12bcb9a82b5aa6b9f6 Goldman Sachs InnoCare Pharma (9969.HK) Bottom line: management noted on-track commercial progress in 2Q and guided one major BD deal in 2H25. We expect potential licensing-out opportunities to come from two T ...

The way how BDCs (business development companies) make their money boils down to borrowing as cheap as possible in order to have capital that could be lent to relatively high-risk companies at much higher yields. This results in a spread, which can be enhancedRoberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in the financial management helping top-tier corporates shape their financial strategies and execute large-scale financings. He has also made significant efforts to institutionalize REIT framework in Latv ...

Core Insights - Northrop Grumman is enhancing its space capabilities through a partnership with Firefly Aerospace, which is crucial for its future in the aerospace sector [5][10]. Company Developments - Northrop Grumman faced challenges in establishing a space business, particularly after the U.S. Space Force declined to use its OmegA rocket, leading to its termination [2]. - The Antares rocket program was hindered due to geopolitical issues, as its first stage was built in Ukraine and its engines were sourced from Russia, both of which became unavailable after the 2022 invasion [3][10]. - Northrop Grumman has invested $50 million in Firefly Aerospace to accelerate the development of a new rocket named "Eclipse," which will replace Antares [7]. Rocket Specifications - The Eclipse rocket will feature a 5.4-meter payload fairing and is designed to carry 16 tons to Low Earth Orbit, which is double the capacity of the previous Antares version [7]. - The first launch of the Eclipse rocket is projected for as early as 2026, with launches planned from Wallops Island, Virginia [8]. Market Implications - The partnership allows Northrop Grumman to regain its ability to perform Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) missions to the International Space Station, which it has been unable to do since 2023 [10]. - The successful development of Eclipse is expected to enhance Northrop's competitiveness for Pentagon contracts under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program [11]. Financial Overview - Firefly Aerospace was recently valued at $2 billion, with annual revenue estimates ranging from $159 million to as high as $750 million [11]. - The financial specifics regarding Firefly's profitability remain unclear, but the company may not require financial support from Northrop at this stage [12].

Core Insights - Business Development Companies (BDCs) are publicly-traded firms that lend to small businesses and are mandated to return at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders as dividends [3][4] - BDCs offer high yields, with some providing returns up to nearly 13% [2] - The article highlights three specific BDCs that are trading below their net asset value (NAV) while offering substantial dividends [3] BDC Overview - BDCs were created by Congress to serve as new lenders to small businesses, similar to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [3] - They are characterized by their requirement to distribute a significant portion of their income as dividends, making them attractive for income-focused investors [3] High-Yield BDC 1: BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (TCPC) - TCPC focuses on middle-market companies with enterprise values between $100 million and $1.5 billion and has a diverse portfolio of 146 companies [4] - The investment mix is primarily in first-lien debt (83%), with 94% of its debt being floating-rate [5] - TCPC has faced challenges, including a recent dividend cut and a high level of non-accrual loans at 12.6% [10][9] High-Yield BDC 2: Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) - CCAP is associated with Crescent Capital Group and invests in 191 portfolio companies, primarily in first-lien debt (91%) [11][12] - The company has a complex dividend history, with recent changes in special dividends and a focus on undistributed taxable income [13][14] - CCAP is currently trading at a 23% discount to NAV, with an 11% yield on the base dividend [16] High-Yield BDC 3: PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) - PFLT targets midsized companies with annual EBITDA between $10 million and $50 million and has a portfolio of 190 companies [17][18] - Approximately 90% of PFLT's portfolio consists of floating-rate first-lien debt [19] - The company pays monthly dividends with a yield of nearly 12%, but its dividend coverage is tight, with a 97% payout ratio [21][20]