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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance(BCSF) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
 2025-08-06 12:30
 Financial Performance - The company's net investment income (NII) per share was $0.47, resulting in an annualized NII yield on book value of 10.7%[15] - Net income per share was $0.37, equating to an annualized return on book value of 8.3%[15] - The net asset value (NAV) per share decreased slightly to $17.56 as of June 30, 2025, compared to $17.64 as of March 31, 2025[15] - The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.42 per share for the third quarter of 2025, along with an additional dividend of $0.03 per share[15]   Portfolio Composition and Activity - The total investment portfolio at fair value reached $2,501.8 million, primarily consisting of senior secured, floating-rate loans[15] - Gross investment fundings amounted to $529.6 million, while net investment fundings were $27.3 million[15] - The investment portfolio is diversified across 185 portfolio companies operating in 29 different industries[15] - The weighted average yield at amortized cost on the investment portfolio was 11.4%[15] - Investments on non-accrual represented 1.7% of the total investment portfolio at amortized cost and 0.6% at fair value[15]   Liquidity and Funding - The company reported strong liquidity totaling $796 million, including $592 million of undrawn capacity on a revolving credit facility[15] - Unsecured debt represents 61% of the total debt outstanding at quarter-end[15]
 Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. Announces Financial Results For Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025, Declares Third Quarter 2025 Dividend of $0.40 Per Common Share
 GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-05 20:01
 Core Insights - Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. reported a record quarter of originations despite market uncertainty, positioning itself well for an expected increase in deal volume in the second half of 2025 [1] - The company achieved a Net Investment Income of $0.39 per common share for the second quarter of 2025 [1]   Financial Performance - Net asset value per common share decreased by 1.2% to $16.43 from $16.63 as of March 31, 2025 [2] - The total fair value of investments increased to $2.3 billion as of June 30, 2025 [2] - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on October 17, 2025 [3]   Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted Net Investment Income Per Common Share is disclosed as a non-GAAP financial measure, providing additional insights into financial performance [5] - The adjustment for the second quarter reflects management's view of economic yield on acquired assets, consistent with internal performance evaluation [6]   Company Overview - Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. is focused on lending to middle-market companies and has invested approximately $9.9 billion since its inception in May 2013 [8] - The company aims to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in U.S. middle market companies [9]
 SLR Investment Corp. Announces Quarter Ended June 30, 2025 Financial Results
 GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-05 20:01
 Core Insights - SLR Investment Corp. reported a net investment income of $21.6 million, or $0.40 per share, for Q2 2025, with a declared quarterly distribution of $0.41 per share [2][32] - The net asset value (NAV) increased to $18.19 per share as of June 30, 2025, up from $18.16 per share at the end of Q1 2025 [3] - The company emphasized its focus on specialty finance, with over 80% of its portfolio in specialty finance loans, which are believed to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns [4]   Financial Performance - For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the company had a comprehensive investment portfolio fair value of $3.2 billion and an investment portfolio fair value of $2.1 billion [5] - The non-accrual rate was low at 0.3% based on fair value, indicating strong credit quality [5] - The net increase in net assets from operations was $24.2 million, or $0.44 per share, compared to $23.2 million, or $0.43 per share, in the same period last year [25]   Investment Activity - During Q2 2025, the company made investments totaling $567.1 million while prepaying and selling investments worth $387.0 million [6][8] - The investment activity was diversified across various asset classes, with significant originations in asset-based lending [8] - The comprehensive investment portfolio was diversified across approximately 940 unique issuers, with 98.3% invested in senior secured loans [10]   Asset Quality - As of June 30, 2025, 99.7% of the portfolio was performing on a fair value basis, with only one investment on non-accrual [15] - The internal investment ratings showed that 31.9% of investments were rated as the least risky (rating 1), while 65.9% were rated as low risk (rating 2) [16]   Capital and Liquidity - The company had a net debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17x as of June 30, 2025, within its target range of 0.9x to 1.25x [29] - Total commitments available on revolving credit facilities were $970 million, with $682.3 million drawn [26] - The company had over $650 million of available capital, including anticipated borrowing capacity [29]   Subsequent Events - On July 30, 2025, the company closed a private offering of $50 million of unsecured notes due July 30, 2028, with a fixed interest rate of 5.96% [31]
 Saratoga Investment Corp. Announces Distribution of Proxy Materials for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
 Globenewswire· 2025-08-05 16:24
 Core Points - Saratoga Investment Corp. is urging stockholders to vote their shares immediately to reduce solicitation costs associated with the upcoming Annual Meeting on September 25, 2025 [1][3] - The Company has distributed proxy materials for the Annual Meeting and stockholders as of July 29, 2025, are eligible to vote [1][2]   Company Overview - Saratoga Investment is a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions primarily to U.S. middle-market businesses [4] - The Company invests mainly in senior and unitranche leveraged loans and mezzanine debt, with a focus on generating attractive risk-adjusted returns through current income and long-term capital appreciation [4] - Saratoga Investment is regulated as a business development company and is externally managed by Saratoga Investment Advisors, LLC [4] - The Company manages a $650 million collateralized loan obligation (CLO) fund that is in wind-down and co-manages a joint venture fund owning a $400 million CLO [4]
 Great Elm Capital (GECC) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
 2025-08-05 12:30
 Financial Performance Highlights - Total Investment Income (TII) increased by 143% from $125 million in Q1 2025 to a record $143 million in Q2 2025[6, 11] - Net Investment Income (NII) increased from $46 million ($040 per share) in Q1 2025 to $59 million ($051 per share) in Q2 2025[6, 13] - Net assets increased from $1323 million ($1146 per share) in Q1 2025 to $1400 million ($1210 per share) in Q2 2025[6, 16] - The company issued approximately 24000 shares through the at-the-market equity program, generating net proceeds of about $03 million[6]   Portfolio Composition - The fair value of the total portfolio is $3351 million[10] - Debt investments constitute 649% of the portfolio, with a fair value of $2174 million and a weighted average current yield of 125%[21, 10] - CLO investments account for 165% of the portfolio, with a fair value of $554 million[21] - Floating rate debt represents 73% of the debt holdings, while fixed rate debt accounts for 27%[27]   CLO Platform - The company deployed $532 million into the CLO JV and $62 million directly into one CLO Equity position[42] - The CLO JV holds majority equity positions in three CLOs with exposure to $11 billion of underlying assets[42] - The company received approximately $118 million of distributions from the CLO JV since its inception in April 2024, resulting in an IRR of 182%[42]   Distribution - The Board approved a distribution of $037 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2025[6, 7] - This distribution equates to an annualized yield of 135% on the closing market price of $1098 on August 1, 2025, and 122% on the June 30, 2025 NAV of $1210 per share[6, 7]
 Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation Announces Third Fiscal Quarter 2025 Financial Results
 Globenewswire· 2025-08-05 10:00
 Core Viewpoint - Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation reported its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, highlighting a decrease in total investment income and net investment income, while maintaining a stable net asset value per share [1][3].   Financial Highlights - Total investment income for the third fiscal quarter of 2025 was $75.3 million ($0.85 per share), down from $77.6 million ($0.90 per share) in the previous quarter [5][11]. - Adjusted total investment income was $74.3 million ($0.84 per share) for the third fiscal quarter, compared to $77.2 million ($0.90 per share) in the second fiscal quarter [5][11]. - GAAP net investment income was $33.5 million ($0.38 per share), a decrease from $39.1 million ($0.45 per share) in the prior quarter [5][11]. - Adjusted net investment income was $32.5 million ($0.37 per share), down from $38.7 million ($0.45 per share) in the previous quarter [5][11].   Portfolio and Investment Activity - As of June 30, 2025, the fair value of the investment portfolio was $2.8 billion, consisting of investments in 149 companies [16][17]. - The company originated $147.2 million in new investment commitments and received $249.4 million from prepayments and exits during the quarter [5][12]. - The weighted average yield on new debt investments was 9.1% [5].   Debt and Liquidity - Total debt outstanding was $1,460.0 million, with a total debt to equity ratio of 0.99x and a net debt to equity ratio of 0.93x [5][26]. - Liquidity included $79.8 million in unrestricted cash and $650.0 million in undrawn capacity under the credit facility [24][25]. - The company amended its syndicated credit facility, reducing interest rate margins and extending the maturity dates [5][10].   Distribution Declaration - A quarterly cash distribution of $0.40 per share was declared, payable on September 30, 2025, to stockholders of record on September 15, 2025 [6][4].
 LM Funding America Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call for August 14, 2025
 Globenewswire· 2025-08-04 20:30
 Core Viewpoint - LM Funding America, Inc. is set to announce its second quarter 2025 earnings results and will hold a conference call on August 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST [1][2].   Group 1: Company Overview - LM Funding America, Inc. operates as a Bitcoin mining and specialty finance company, founded in 2008 and based in Tampa, Florida [3]. - The company will provide an investor presentation alongside its earnings release on the morning of August 14, 2025 [2].   Group 2: Conference Call Details - The conference call will take place on August 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST, with links for live webcast and participant registration available [4].
 Standard Premium Expands Stock Repurchase Program Following Strong Q2 Results
 Globenewswire· 2025-07-31 15:00
 Core Viewpoint - Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. has expanded its stock repurchase program to enhance shareholder value following a strong second quarter performance, indicating confidence in the company's strategic direction and growth trajectory [1][2].   Financial Performance - The company reported $3.1 million in revenue for the second quarter, with income before taxes amounting to $345,000 and a return on equity of 15% [1].   Stock Repurchase Program - The board of directors has authorized an expansion of the stock repurchase program from $250,000, allowing repurchases in the open market and through private negotiations with stockholders [1][2]. - The program is subject to market conditions, stock price, regulatory requirements, and corporate liquidity needs, and it does not obligate the company to repurchase a specific number of shares [2].   Strategic Focus - The company aims to sustainably enhance shareholder value through prudent capital deployment and strategic execution as it continues to scale its business [3].  - Standard Premium Finance has financed over $2 billion in property and casualty insurance policies since 1991 and operates in 38 states, seeking M&A opportunities to leverage economies of scale [4].
 Medallion Financial (MFIN)  Earnings Call Presentation
 2025-07-31 11:00
 Company Overview - Medallion Financial Corp is a specialty finance company focusing on consumer and commercial lending[2] - The company has a strong foundation with a history of niche lending excellence and significant insider ownership of over 20%[7] - Medallion Financial Corp has a coveted Industrial Bank Charter[7]   Financial Performance - The company's core consumer lending business is performing well, with the consumer loan portfolio more than doubling over the past 5 years to $235 billion[7] - Total Company Net Interest Margin was 805% in FY24[7] - The company's market capitalization is $2382 million, with a share price of $1025 as of July 29, 2025[6] - The total gross loans as of June 30, 2025, were $25 billion, with recreation loans accounting for $1545 million (622%) and home improvement loans accounting for $804 million (323%)[13] - Net interest income for YTD 2Q25 was $1048 million[17] - Net income attributable to Medallion Financial Corp for YTD 2Q25 was $23083 million[41]   Strategic Initiatives - The company has a strategic partnership program with fintech partners, generating $3049 million in loan originations in H1 2025[8] - The company is focused on enhanced operating efficiency, with operating costs as a percentage of net interest income decreasing from 50% in FY2020 to 40% in YTD 2Q25[26]
 Standard Premium Delivers Strong Q2 Performance Highlighting Enhanced Efficiency and Company Growth
 Globenewswire· 2025-07-24 15:19
MIAMI, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. ("Standard Premium") (OTCQX: SPFX), a leading specialty finance company, announces strong preliminary financial and operational results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, highlighting growth in the Company’s loan portfolio, stable originations, improved funding costs and continued return-on-equity growth. As of June 30, 2025, the Company’s loan portfolio exceeded $70 million, representing a 9.7% increase since Decem ...










