Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the quarter ending March, the company's net investment income (NII) was $83.5 million, or $0.19 per common share, with a net asset value (NAV) of $3.2 billion, or $7.25 per common share [5] - The net debt to total assets ratio stood at 28.7%, with unsecured debt plus unsecured preferred accounting for 87.5% of total debt plus preferred [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio at fair value comprised 65.5% first lien debt, up 650 basis points from the prior year, while senior secured second lien debt decreased to 10.5%, down 410 basis points [7] - The company originated $196 million in investments during the quarter, with $149 million (76%) in first lien loans [12] - The real estate property portfolio yielded an income of 4.5% for the quarter, with an unrealized gain of $460 million as of March [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The weighted average EBITDA per portfolio company was just under $100 million, with non-accruals as a percentage of total assets at approximately 0.6% [11] - The company experienced $192 million in repayments and exits, resulting in net originations of $4.5 million for the quarter [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on lower middle market lending, prioritizing first lien senior secured loans, and aims to rotate its portfolio to enhance yields [24][26] - The strategy includes a gradual reduction of the National Property REIT Corp (NPRC) portfolio while exploring additional asset sales [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current operating environment is affected by macroeconomic factors, including interest rate hikes, which have slowed the pacing of exits from the real estate portfolio [21] - The company is under-levered compared to peers, with a debt to total capital ratio around 30%, allowing for potential leverage to enhance net investment income [27] Other Important Information - The company has a strong liquidity position with $1.7 billion in combined balance sheet cash and undrawn revolving credit facility commitments [13] - The weighted average cost of unsecured debt financing was 4.33% as of March [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Regarding low other income from NPRC this quarter - Management explained that the slowdown in other income is due to the pacing of exits being affected by macroeconomic conditions, but they expect normalization in the future [20][22] Question: On dividend coverage and potential levers to pull - Management indicated that they are prioritizing lower middle market lending and are exploring portfolio rotation to boost yields, while also considering leverage options [24][27] Question: Anticipation of preferreds ramping up - Management confirmed that they will prioritize both unsecured debt and preferred financing, emphasizing their diverse financing sources [29][30]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total investment income for Q1 2025 was $36.5 million, a decrease of $1 million from Q4 2024, primarily due to a $1.1 million decrease in interest income [13][14] - Adjusted net investment income (NII) for Q1 2025 was $18.5 million, compared to $18.1 million in Q1 2024, with adjusted NII per share at $0.54, down from $0.59 year-over-year [9][15] - Net asset value at quarter end was $677.9 million, or $19.39 per share, compared to $655.7 million, or $19.33 per share as of 12/31/2024 [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Originations totaled $115.6 million for Q1 2025, with $102.1 million invested in seven new portfolio companies [10] - Debt investments amounted to $111.6 million, with first lien securities accounting for approximately 94% of the total [10][11] - The debt portfolio was valued at approximately $1 billion, with 79% consisting of first lien investments [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The lower middle market experienced modest deal activity, continuing the trend of lackluster M&A activity [7][12] - The portfolio remains healthy, with nonaccrual companies under 1% of the total portfolio on a fair value basis [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on investing in high-quality companies with resilient business models and strong cash flow generation [7] - The outlook for originations in Q2 2025 is positive, based on a new investment pipeline [12] - The company is well-positioned for potential economic downturns due to the resilient cash flow of its portfolio companies [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current macroeconomic environment is characterized by uncertainty, impacting M&A activity [12] - The company believes that stability, rather than the elimination of tariffs, is necessary for a rebound in the M&A market [30] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term outlook of the portfolio despite current challenges [52] Other Important Information - The company declared a total dividend of $0.54 per share for Q2 2025, consistent with the previous quarter [9] - The weighted average interest rate on outstanding debt was 4.8% as of March 31 [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on portfolio companies - Management indicated that direct exposure to tariffs is limited to just over 5% of the portfolio, and plans are in place to manage risks [24][25] Question: Conditions for M&A market rebound - Management stated that uncertainty is the primary factor affecting the M&A market, and stability is needed for recovery [30] Question: Prepayment risk among top-performing companies - Management acknowledged prepayment risk but noted that it is a typical aspect of the business [48][50] Question: Update on Quantum IR investment - Management reported no material updates on Quantum IR, emphasizing ongoing efforts to manage the situation [61][63] Question: Challenges with Quest software investment - Management expressed confidence in the long-term outlook for Quest, despite current over-leverage and market concerns [51][52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted net investment income for Q1 2025 was $18,500,000, an increase from $18,100,000 in Q1 2024, while adjusted NII per share decreased to $0.54 from $0.59 due to incremental shares issued [7][12] - Net asset value at the end of Q1 2025 was $677,900,000 or $19.39 per share, compared to $655,700,000 or $19.33 per share as of December 31, 2024 [7] - Total investment income for Q1 2025 was $36,500,000, a decrease of $1,000,000 from Q4 2024, primarily due to a decline in interest income [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Originations totaled $115,600,000 in Q1 2025, with $111,600,000 invested in debt and $4,000,000 in equity across seven new portfolio companies [9] - Debt investments accounted for approximately 94% of the total, with first lien securities making up the majority [9] - The debt portfolio was valued at approximately $1,000,000,000, with 79% consisting of first lien investments [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Deal activity in the lower middle market remained modest, continuing the trend of lackluster M&A activity [6] - The company expects continued activity in the lower middle market, albeit at lower levels than before [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on investing in high-quality companies with resilient business models and strong cash flow generation [6] - Management believes the current economic environment may present interesting investment opportunities, particularly in periods of high volatility [11] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio's resilience against macroeconomic challenges, noting that most portfolio companies are domestic with limited tariff exposure [10] - The outlook for originations in Q2 2025 is positive, supported by a strong investment pipeline [11] Other Important Information - The company declared a total dividend of $0.54 per share for Q2 2025, consistent with the previous quarter [8] - The company ended Q1 2025 with $545,600,000 of debt outstanding and a net debt to equity ratio of 0.7 times [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on portfolio companies - Management indicated that direct exposure to tariffs is limited to just over 5% of the portfolio, and plans are in place to manage risks effectively [24][25] Question: Factors needed for M&A market rebound - Management believes that stability, rather than the elimination of tariffs, is necessary for the M&A market to recover [29] Question: Spread stability in private credit - Management noted that while spreads are stable for high-quality credits, there may be opportunities for spread widening in more complex situations [42] Question: Prepayment risk among top-performing companies - Management acknowledged prepayment risk but indicated that it is a manageable aspect of the business [46] Question: Update on distressed investments - Management provided updates on specific investments, indicating ongoing monitoring and management of portfolio companies facing challenges [58]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the third fiscal quarter, the company's net investment income (NII) was $83.5 million, equating to $0.19 per common share, with a net asset value (NAV) of $3.2 billion or $7.25 per common share [4] - The net debt to total assets ratio stood at 28.7%, with unsecured debt plus unsecured preferred making up 87.5% of total debt plus preferred [4] - The company has distributed over $4.5 billion or $21.57 per share since inception, with monthly common shareholder distributions of $0.45 per share announced for May, June, July, and August [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio at fair value comprised 65.5% first lien debt, up 650 basis points from the prior year, while senior secured second lien debt decreased to 10.5%, down 410 basis points [6] - The company originated $196 million in investments during the quarter, with $149 million (76%) in first lien loans [11] - The real estate property portfolio yielded an income of 4.5% for the quarter, with an unrealized gain of $460 million as of March [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company held 114 portfolio companies across 33 different industries, with an aggregate fair value of $6.9 billion [6] - The weighted average EBITDA per portfolio company was just under $100 million [10] - Non-accruals as a percentage of total assets were approximately 0.6% [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on first lien senior secured loans, with a strategy to continue investing primarily in this area [8] - The management aims to achieve a value-maximizing orderly reduction in the size of the real estate portfolio, which has historically provided strong returns [20] - The company is under-levered compared to peers, with a debt to total capital ratio around 30%, reflecting a conservative approach [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current operating environment is affected by macroeconomic factors, including interest rate hikes, which have slowed the pacing of exits from real estate investments [20] - The company is optimistic about future opportunities to enhance net investment income through portfolio rotation and leveraging its diversified funding sources [28] - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities [12] Other Important Information - The company has a combined balance sheet cash and undrawn revolving credit facility commitments of $1.7 billion, with $4.4 billion of unencumbered assets [12] - The weighted average cost of unsecured debt financing was 4.33% as of March [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Other income from NP REIT was low this quarter; should this bounce back? - Management indicated that the low other income reflects a slowdown in exits due to macroeconomic conditions, but they expect normalization over time [20] Question: How does the company plan to manage dividend coverage with SOFR trends? - Management highlighted a focus on lower middle market lending and portfolio rotation to enhance yields, while also considering leverage options [27][28] Question: Will the company prioritize preferred financing over traditional unsecured debt? - Management stated that both unsecured debt and preferred financing will be prioritized, with a focus on maintaining a diverse funding strategy [30]

Q1 2025 Earnings Presentation LRFCTM May 9, 2025 Important Information Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements. The matters discussed in this presentation, as well as in future oral and written statements by management of Logan Ridge Finance Corporation ("LRFC", "Logan Ridge" or the "Company"), that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could ca ...

Financial Performance - Total investment income for Q1 2025 was $12.118 million, compared to $16.526 million in Q1 2024[35] - Core investment income for Q1 2025 was $12.102 million, compared to $16.453 million in Q1 2024[18] - Net investment income (NII) for Q1 2025 was $4.340 million ($0.47 per share), compared to $6.226 million ($0.67 per share) in Q1 2024[35] - Net asset value (NAV) as of March 31, 2025, was $173.511 million ($18.85 per share), compared to $178.493 million ($19.41 per share) as of December 31, 2024[33] Portfolio Composition and Trends - Investment portfolio at fair value as of March 31, 2025, was $406.423 million, comprised of 93 different portfolio companies[33] - The debt investment portfolio, excluding CLO Funds, equities, and Joint Ventures, totaled $324.8 million at fair value as of March 31, 2025[9] - Non-accruals on debt investments, as of March 31, 2025, were six debt investments representing 2.6% of the Company's investment portfolio at fair value[9] - Weighted average annualized yield (excluding income from non-accruals and collateralized loan obligations) was approximately 11.0% as of March 31, 2025[9] Capital Structure and Liquidity - Par value of outstanding borrowings, as of March 31, 2025, was $255.4 million, compared to $267.5 million as of December 31, 2024[9] - Asset coverage ratio of total assets to total borrowings was 168% as of March 31, 2025[9]

Core Insights - Portman Ridge Finance Corporation reported a net investment income of $0.47 per share and a net asset value of $18.85 per share as of March 31, 2025 [1][8] - The company deployed approximately $17.5 million and had sales and repayments of approximately $15.7 million, resulting in a net deployment of approximately $1.8 million [1][8] - A regular quarterly base distribution of $0.47 per share was declared, payable on May 29, 2025 [3] Financial Performance - Total investment income for the first quarter of 2025 was $12.1 million, down from $16.5 million in the previous quarter, primarily due to the reversal of previously accrued income [7][8] - Net investment income for the first quarter of 2025 was $4.3 million, compared to $5.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 [8][11] - Net asset value as of March 31, 2025, was $173.5 million, a decrease from $178.5 million as of December 31, 2024 [8][11] Management Commentary - The CEO emphasized the disciplined investment strategy and the importance of long-term approaches in the current macroeconomic environment characterized by trade dynamics and inflation [5][6] - The merger with Logan Ridge Finance Corporation is viewed as a strategic opportunity to enhance shareholder value through increased scale and operational efficiency [6][5] Investment Portfolio - The investment portfolio at fair value as of March 31, 2025, was $406.4 million, comprising 93 different portfolio companies [11] - The debt investment portfolio, excluding CLO Funds and equities, totaled $324.8 million at fair value, spread across 24 different industries [11] Liquidity and Capital Resources - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $255.4 million in outstanding borrowings with a weighted average interest rate of 5.9% [14] - Unrestricted cash was reported at $9.2 million, down from $17.5 million as of December 31, 2024 [15]

Core Insights - Fidus Investment Corporation reported a base dividend of $0.43 and a supplemental dividend of $0.11 per share for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders [13] - The company achieved a net investment income of $18.2 million, or $0.53 per share, for the first quarter of 2025, representing a 3.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [9][6] - Total investment income for the first quarter of 2025 was $36.5 million, up 5.3% from $34.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 [6][7] Financial Performance - Interest income increased by $2.2 million, or 7.8%, to $30.3 million in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, driven by higher average debt investment balances [5][7] - The company realized a net gain of $11.5 million from monetizing two equity investments, contributing positively to the net asset value (NAV) [3][10] - The NAV as of March 31, 2025, was $677.9 million, or $19.39 per share, reflecting a slight increase from $655.7 million at the end of 2024 [6][26] Investment Activities - Fidus invested $115.6 million in debt and equity securities during the first quarter of 2025, including seven new portfolio companies [6] - The fair value of the investment portfolio totaled $1.2 billion, consisting of 92 active portfolio companies [11] - The weighted average yield on debt investments was 13.2% as of March 31, 2025 [11] Expense Management - Total expenses for the first quarter of 2025 were $18.3 million, an increase of 7.3% from $17.0 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to higher interest and financing expenses [8][9] - The increase in expenses was attributed to a rise in average borrowings and weighted average interest rates [8] Future Outlook - The company declared dividends totaling $0.54 per share for the second quarter of 2025, indicating ongoing confidence in its financial stability [13] - Fidus continues to focus on building a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments with resilient business models [3]

Core Viewpoint - Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) reported lower portfolio exits and gross commitments in Q1 2025, with net realized and unrealized losses of $124 million impacting its financial performance, leading to a decline in share price by 2.2% post-announcement [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total Investment Income: ARCC's total investment income reached $732 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.4%, primarily driven by higher interest income and capital structuring service fees [3]. - Comparison with Peers: In contrast, peers Hercules Capital, Inc. and FS KKR Capital Corp. experienced declines in total investment income, with Hercules down 1.7% to $119.5 million and FS KKR down 7.8% to $434 million [4]. - Total Expenses: ARCC's total expenses were $360 million, a decrease of 2.4%, attributed to lower capital gains incentive fees [4]. Portfolio Activities - Gross Commitments: Ares Capital made gross commitments of $3.45 billion, down from $3.55 billion in the prior-year quarter, and exited $2.86 billion of commitments compared to $3.41 billion a year ago [5]. - Portfolio Value: As of March 31, 2025, the fair value of Ares Capital's portfolio investments was $27.1 billion, with $23.9 billion in accruing debt and other income-producing securities [5]. Growth Factors - Investment Income Growth: Ares Capital has shown a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% in total investment income from 2019 to 2024, with continued momentum in Q1 2025 due to increased demand for personalized financing solutions [6]. - Diversified Portfolio: The company maintains a diversified investment portfolio across 566 companies, with significant allocations in software & services (23.6%) and healthcare equipment & services (13.4%) [10]. Capital Management - Debt and Cash Position: As of March 31, 2025, ARCC had $13.9 billion in debt and $742 million in cash and cash equivalents, along with a revolving credit facility of up to $4.5 million [15]. - Dividend Distribution: The company distributed 90% of its taxable income as dividends, with a recent hike of 11.6% in 2022, and has increased dividends four times in the last five years [16]. Analyst Sentiment - Earnings Estimates: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings has been revised downward by 3.3% and 2.9%, respectively, indicating a projected decline of 12% for 2025 [20][22]. - Stock Performance: Year-to-date, ARCC shares have declined by 5%, outperforming the industry average decline of 8.4% [23]. Valuation - Price-to-Book Ratio: Ares Capital's price-to-book ratio stands at 1.05X, higher than the industry average of 0.94X, suggesting the stock is trading at a premium [30].

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