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LM Funding America Announces April 2025 Production and Operational Update
Globenewswire· 2025-05-12 12:30
Core Insights - LM Funding America, Inc. reported a preliminary, unaudited Bitcoin mining and operational update for April 2025, highlighting a decrease in mined Bitcoin due to operational disruptions and a strategic shift towards a vertically integrated model [1][2] Mining Operations - In April 2025, the company mined 6.6 Bitcoin, a decrease from 8.7 Bitcoin in March 2025 and 7.6 Bitcoin in February 2025 [2] - The company sold 18.0 Bitcoin in April 2025, compared to 14.2 Bitcoin in March 2025 [2] - The total Bitcoin holdings decreased to 148.7 Bitcoin by April 30, 2025, valued at approximately $14.1 million based on a Bitcoin price of $94,900 [2] Equipment and Infrastructure - The company maintained 5,121 operational machines and a total of 5,617 machines as of April 2025 [2] - The company is relocating 800 machines to its wholly owned facility in Oklahoma, which generated approximately $120,000 in power sales during April 2025 [2] - Plans for a 2 MW expansion at the Oklahoma site include ordering two 1 MW immersion containers, expected to improve deployment timelines and margins [2] Financial Performance - The company's share price was $1.49 as of April 30, 2025, while the estimated value of Bitcoin holdings was $2.75 per share [2] - The company aims to recover its investment from the sale of recently acquired S21+ miners from Bitmain, preserving capital for higher-return opportunities [2] Upcoming Events - The company will hold its First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call on May 15, 2025, at 8 AM EST [3] - Additional conferences include a Benchmark Virtual Digital Asset Seminar on May 20, 2025, and a conference in Las Vegas on May 28, 2025 [6]
Runway Growth Finance Corp. Announces Second Quarter Regular Dividend of $0.33 and $0.02 Supplemental Distribution
Globenewswire· 2025-05-08 12:30
Core Viewpoint - Runway Growth Finance Corp. has declared a regular cash distribution of $0.33 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.02 per share for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting its commitment to providing flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies [1][2]. Group 1: Dividend Announcement - The Board of Directors declared a second quarter 2025 regular cash distribution of $0.33 per share [1]. - A supplemental dividend of $0.02 per share was also declared for the same quarter [1]. - Key dates for the dividend include: Declaration Date on May 7, 2025, Record Date on May 19, 2025, and Payment Date on June 3, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Runway Growth is a specialty finance company focused on providing flexible capital solutions to late- and growth-stage companies [3]. - The company is a closed-end investment fund regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [3]. - Runway Growth is externally managed by Runway Growth Capital LLC, led by industry veteran David Spreng [3].
Orchid Island Capital Announces May 2025 Monthly Dividend and April 30, 2025 RMBS Portfolio Characteristics
Globenewswire· 2025-05-07 20:42
Core Points - Orchid Island Capital, Inc. declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.12 per share for May 2025, payable on June 27, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 30, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of May 30, 2025 [1] - The company intends to make regular monthly cash distributions to its common stockholders, adhering to the requirement of distributing at least 90% of its REIT taxable income annually to qualify as a real estate investment trust [2] - As of May 7, 2025, the company had 109,219,994 shares of common stock outstanding, an increase from 108,823,792 shares as of April 30, 2025 [3] RMBS Portfolio Characteristics - Orchid Island Capital focuses on investing in Agency RMBS, including traditional pass-through Agency RMBS and structured Agency RMBS [4] - The RMBS portfolio as of April 30, 2025, includes various fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities with a total face value of $6,205,247 thousand and a fair value of $6,173,059 thousand, representing 99.75% of the portfolio [6][11] - The portfolio is primarily composed of assets from Fannie Mae (61.1%) and Freddie Mac (38.9%) [11] RMBS Valuation Characteristics - The weighted average coupon rate for the RMBS portfolio is 5.40%, with a weighted average maturity of 22 months [6] - The portfolio's sensitivity to interest rate changes is modeled, indicating potential impacts on net income based on shifts in interest rates [6] Borrowings and Counterparty Exposure - As of April 30, 2025, total borrowings amounted to $5,816,599 thousand, with the average debt rate at 4.47% [14] - The company has significant exposure to various counterparties, with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC being the largest at $358,603 thousand [14]
Blue Owl Capital Corporation Announces March 31, 2025 Financial Results
Prnewswire· 2025-05-07 20:24
Core Insights - Blue Owl Capital Corporation reported a solid start to 2025 with a 10.2% annualized return on equity, supported by a resilient portfolio and the recent merger with OBDE, making it the second largest externally managed publicly traded BDC by total assets, exceeding $18 billion as of March 31, 2025 [3][5][23]. Financial Highlights - The company declared a second quarter 2025 regular dividend of $0.37 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.01 per share for the first quarter 2025 [4][7]. - For the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, net investment income per share was $0.41, down from $0.47 in the previous quarter, while adjusted net investment income per share was $0.39 [6][27]. - Total investments at fair value increased to $17.7 billion from $13.2 billion in the previous quarter, with total assets reaching $18.4 billion [6][25]. Portfolio Composition - As of March 31, 2025, the company had investments in 236 portfolio companies across 30 industries, with an average investment size of $75 million [9][23]. - The portfolio consisted of 77.5% first-lien senior secured debt investments, 5.0% second-lien senior secured debt investments, and 10.2% common equity investments [10][11]. Investment Activity - New investment commitments for the first quarter totaled $1.2 billion, with $913 million funded, compared to $1.7 billion in new commitments and $1.6 billion funded in the previous quarter [11][12]. - The company experienced a decrease in investments on non-accrual, which represented 0.8% of the portfolio at fair value, up from 0.4% in the previous quarter [7][11]. Results of Operations - Investment income increased to $464.6 million for the first quarter, up from $394.4 million in the previous quarter, primarily due to higher interest income from the merger [17][30]. - Total expenses rose to $259.6 million, driven by increased interest expense and management fees related to the merger [18][30]. Liquidity and Capital Resources - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $514.2 million in cash and restricted cash, with total debt outstanding of $10.2 billion, maintaining a balanced funding mix of 50% secured and 50% unsecured borrowings [19][28].
Encore Capital Group Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-07 20:05
Core Insights - Encore Capital Group reported strong financial performance for Q1 2025, with significant increases in portfolio purchases and collections compared to the previous year [2][4] - The company anticipates exceeding $1.35 billion in global portfolio purchases for 2025 and expects collections to grow by 11% year-over-year to $2.4 billion [2][4] Financial Performance - Portfolio purchases in Q1 2025 reached $368 million, a 24% increase from $295.7 million in Q1 2024 [4] - Collections for the quarter totaled $605 million, up 18% from $510.9 million in the same period last year [4] - Earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2025 were $1.93, reflecting a 103% increase from $0.95 in Q1 2024 [4][7] Business Segments - The U.S. MCM business achieved record portfolio purchases of $316 million, a 34% increase year-over-year, and collections of $454 million, up 23% [2][4] - The Cabot business in Europe reported portfolio purchases of $51 million and collections of $150 million, a 7% increase compared to the previous year [2][4] Operational Metrics - Average receivable portfolios increased by 10% to $3.86 billion from $3.50 billion year-over-year [4] - Estimated Remaining Collections (ERC) rose by 7% to $8.86 billion compared to $8.31 billion in Q1 2024 [4] Shareholder Actions - The company repurchased $10 million of its common stock during the first quarter [3]
Monroe Capital Corporation BDC Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-07 20:01
Core Viewpoint - Monroe Capital Corporation reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a decrease in net investment income and net asset value, while maintaining a strong dividend yield supported by prior performance [1][3][5]. Financial Highlights - The company paid a dividend of $0.25 per share, reflecting an annualized yield of approximately 14.3% [3][4]. - Adjusted Net Investment Income (NII) for Q1 2025 was $4.2 million, or $0.19 per share, down from $6.2 million, or $0.29 per share in Q4 2024 [5][12]. - Net Asset Value (NAV) decreased by 2.5% to $186.9 million, or $8.63 per share, compared to $191.8 million, or $8.85 per share at the end of 2024 [5][8]. Portfolio and Investment Performance - Total investments at fair value were $430.6 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $457.0 million at the end of 2024 [7][10]. - The number of portfolio company investments decreased from 91 to 85, with 3.4% of these investments on non-accrual status [10][12]. - The weighted average contractual yield was 10.1%, while the effective yield dropped to 9.2% [10]. Debt and Leverage - The company's debt-to-equity leverage decreased from 1.53 times to 1.45 times due to paydowns of the revolving credit facility [6][17]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $141.2 million in debt outstanding on its revolving credit facility and $130.0 million on its 2026 Notes [17]. Income and Expenses - Total investment income for Q1 2025 was $11.6 million, down from $14.0 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to lower effective yields and a decrease in average invested assets [13][14]. - Total expenses decreased to $7.6 million from $8.0 million in the previous quarter, attributed to a lower interest rate environment [14][30]. Net Gains and Losses - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $(3.6) million, an improvement from $(7.7) million in Q4 2024, driven by unrealized losses from specific portfolio companies [15][16]. - The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $0.5 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to a decrease of $(1.7) million, or $(0.08) per share in the previous quarter [16][28].
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund(BXSL) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-07 11:08
Financial Performance - Blackstone Secured Lending Fund reported a strong quarter with net investment income per share of $083[2] - The company's dividend is well-covered, with a coverage ratio of 108%[2,11] - The annualized net investment income return is 121%[11] - The company declared a second quarter 2025 dividend of $077 per share[3] Portfolio Composition and Risk Management - The portfolio is primarily composed of first lien senior secured debt, representing 982% of the investments[2,11,25] - The average loan-to-value ratio is 474%[2,11,25] - Non-accrual debt investments are minimal, accounting for only 03% of the portfolio[2,11,13] - Floating rate debt investments represent 988% of the portfolio[13,26] Funding and Liquidity - The company has approximately $128 billion in investments at fair value[6,26] - Available liquidity is $34 billion, providing material capacity[52]
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Announces Financial Results For First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025, Declares Second Quarter 2025 Dividend of $0.40 Per Common Share
Globenewswire· 2025-05-06 20:05
NEW YORK, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “CGBD” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) today announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Justin Plouffe, CGBD’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Following successful completion of the merger with CSL III at the end of March, CGBD remains focused on driving stable income, consistent credit performance, and disciplined execution of our strate ...
Bain Capital Specialty Finance(BCSF) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-06 13:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 net investment income per share was $0.50, representing an annualized yield on book value of 11.3% [6] - Q1 earnings per share were $0.44, reflecting an annualized return on book value of 10% [6] - Net asset value per share was $17.64, down $0.01 from the prior quarter [7] - Total investment income for Q1 was $66.8 million, down from $73.3 million in the previous quarter [19] - Net investment income for the quarter was $32.1 million, or $0.50 per share, compared to $33.6 million, or $0.52 per share, for the prior quarter [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross originations for Q1 were $277 million, down 31% year over year [8] - 51% of total fundings were made to new portfolio companies, while 49% were to existing companies [13] - 90% of investments were made into first lien senior secured loans, with 9% in subordinated debt and 1% in equity [14] - The weighted average yield of the investment portfolio at amortized cost and fair value was 11.5% [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Middle market direct lending volumes saw compression amid high competition, particularly in the upper and larger ends of the market [8] - Investments on non-accrual represented 1.4% of the total investment portfolio at amortized cost and fair value as of March 31 [10][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on being disciplined capital providers, favoring middle market companies and maintaining strong lender controls [8] - The investment strategy emphasizes high free cash flow businesses, domestic manufacturing, and industries such as software, healthcare, and business services [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating potential liquidity and volatility challenges ahead, leveraging their experience across multiple market cycles [24] - The company is focused on managing the portfolio prudently while delivering attractive returns for shareholders [24] Other Important Information - The Board declared a second quarter dividend of $0.42 per share, with an additional dividend of $0.03 per share [7] - The company has approximately $823 million in total available liquidity, including $699 million of undrawn capacity on its revolving credit facility [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: On the later fundings and lower interest income - Management acknowledged that some fundings were backdated in the quarter but emphasized stable earnings yield at around 11.5% [27][29] Question: Regarding realized losses and specific investments - Management discussed two non-accrual investments that were exited, with successful recoveries achieved through restructuring efforts [35][37] Question: On the ATM and stock buybacks - Management indicated that the ATM program is opportunistic and dependent on market conditions, with stock buybacks evaluated against investment opportunities [44][45] Question: Dividend coverage and SOFR curve - Management projected no immediate need to revisit the current dividend policy, citing strong spillover income [46] Question: Incentive fee stabilization - Management expects stabilization of the incentive fee from the second quarter onwards, accounting for nuances in the look-back mechanism [50]
Bain Capital Specialty Finance(BCSF) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-06 13:11
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING In this material Bain Capital Credit, LP, Bain Capital Credit (Australia), Pty. Ltd., Bain Capital Credit, Ltd., Bain Capital Investments (Europe) Limited, Bain Capital Investments (Ireland) Limited, Bain Capital Credit CLO Advisors, LP, Bain Capital Credit U.S. CLO Manager, LLC, Bain Capital Credit U.S. CLO Manager II, LP, Bain Capital Credit (Asia) Limited, Bain Capital (Singapore) PTE. LTD, Bain Capital Private Equity Japan LLC, BCPC Advi ...