Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the quarter ended June 2025, the net investment income (NII) was $79 million, equating to $0.17 per common share, with a net asset value (NAV) of approximately $3 billion or $6.56 per common share [3] - The net debt to total assets ratio stood at 30.4%, with unsecured debt and preferred shares comprising 77.1% of total debt [3] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has increased its focus on first lien senior secured middle market loans, with the first lien mix rising by 642 basis points to 70.5% from the previous year [4][5] - The second lien mix decreased by 202 basis points to 14.4%, and further reduced to 13.7% after two additional second lien loans were repaid [5] - Subordinated structured notes decreased to 0.6% of the investment portfolio, down 781 basis points from the prior year [5][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has invested $12.6 billion in over 350 exited investments, achieving a 12% unlevered investment level gross cash IRR [8] - As of June 2025, the portfolio comprised 97 companies across 33 industries, with an aggregate fair value of $6.7 billion [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is strategically rotating its asset mix towards first lien senior secured loans, which are expected to generate higher yields compared to real estate investments [10][21] - The focus is on companies with less than $50 million in EBITDA, targeting a market of over 200,000 companies in the U.S. [5][25] - The company aims to enhance portfolio company operations and utilize a cost-efficient floating rate revolver [6][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a significant slowdown in inflation affecting property costs, which is favorable for net operating income (NOI) growth, projecting double-digit growth in the future [21] - The company is strategically exiting investments at value-maximizing prices while focusing on middle market lending, which is seen as a value driver [22][26] Other Important Information - The company announced monthly common shareholder distributions of $0.45 per share for September and October, with a total distribution of approximately $4.6 billion since its IPO [4] - The company has a strong liquidity position with $1.3 billion in combined cash and undrawn revolving credit facilities, and 62% of its assets are unencumbered [12][13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for the REIT and income trajectory amidst industry challenges - Management acknowledged industry challenges but noted a substantial improvement in their portfolio, with a 7% increase in same property NOI over the last year and expectations for double-digit growth going forward [19][21] Question: Strategy regarding real estate investments - Management emphasized a selective exit strategy for real estate investments, focusing on maximizing value and transitioning from lower-yielding real estate to higher-yielding middle market loans [22][26]