Reports 17.9% Increase in Adjusted NII Per Share and 0.9% Increase in NAV from Previous Quarter Quarterly ROE of 14.1% Generates LTM ROE of 9.3% and Beats the BDC Industry Average of 7.0% NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE: SAR) (“Saratoga Investment” or “the Company”), a business development company (“BDC”), today announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter 2026 ended May 31, 2025. Summary Financial Information The Company’s summarized financial inform ...

Core Viewpoint - The article analyzes Golub Capital BDC Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GBDC) recent performance metrics and compares them with 11 business development company (BDC) peers, highlighting GBDC's strengths and weaknesses in terms of net asset value (NAV), economic return, and investment portfolio composition [1][2][25]. Summary by Relevant Sections NAV and Economic Return Analysis - GBDC's NAV per share decreased from $15.13 at the end of Q4 2024 to $15.04 at the end of Q1 2025, reflecting a quarterly decrease of 0.59% [11]. - The economic return for GBDC in Q1 2025 was 1.98%, with a trailing 12-month economic return of 11.77%, which is above the average of its peers [11][25]. - As of May 30, 2025, GBDC's stock price was $15.21, trading at a premium of 1.74% to its estimated NAV of $14.95 [24]. Investment Portfolio Composition - As of March 31, 2025, GBDC's investment portfolio consisted of 92% in senior secured first-lien loans, with less than 1% in subordinated debt and 7% in equity/warrants [15][17]. - GBDC's fair market value (FMV) versus cost ratio was 0.9941, slightly below the peer average of 1.0106, indicating a minor negative trend [17]. - The company had a low non-accrual percentage of 1.2% based on amortized cost, which is below the peer average of 3.5%, suggesting better credit quality [18]. Performance Metrics Comparison - GBDC's cumulative realized loss per share was ($0.44), which is more favorable compared to the peer average loss of ($0.82), indicating stronger long-term performance [19]. - The adjusted net investment income (NII) for GBDC was $0.388 per share in Q1 2025, with a price-to-annualized NII ratio of 9.80x, slightly below the peer average of 10.01x [21][24]. - During Q1 2025, 6.88% of GBDC's total investment income was attributed to capitalized PIK/deferred interest income, aligning with the peer average of 6.87% [22]. Management and Fee Structure - GBDC recently reduced management fees from 1.375% to 1.00%, the lowest among its externally managed peers, which is expected to benefit shareholders [27]. - The cap on income incentive fees was lowered from 20% to 15%, further enhancing the company's attractiveness to investors [27]. Overall Valuation and Recommendations - GBDC is currently deemed appropriately valued, with a price target of approximately $16.05 per share, indicating a HOLD recommendation [34]. - The company is positioned to weather potential economic downturns better than many peers, supported by its low exposure to high-risk sectors like oil and gas [31][20].

Board of Directors Declared Total Dividends of $0.54 per Share for Second Quarter 2025Base Dividend of $0.43 and Supplemental Dividend of $0.11 Per Share EVANSTON, Ill., May 08, 2025 (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 first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Fina ...

FS KKR Capital Corp. F i n a n c i a l I n f o r m a t i o n Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 All information is as of March 31, 2025 unless otherwise noted Summary of Quarterly Results | | • | Net investment income (NII) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $187 million, or $0.67 per share, as compared to $171 million, or $0.61 per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. | | --- | --- | --- | | | • | Adjusted net investment income (Adjusted NII) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $182 million ...

CHICAGO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monroe Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: MRCC) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms "Company," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Monroe Capital Corporation (together with its subsidiaries). First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Chief Executive Officer Theodore L. Koenig commented, "We are pleased to announce that we paid a $0.25 per share dividend during the first quarter r ...