Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the quarter ended September 30, core net investment income was $0.15 per share compared to total distributions of $0.24 per share [4] - As of September 30, the NAV was $7.11 per share, down 3.4% from $7.36 per share in the prior quarter [14] - The debt to equity ratio was 1.6 times as of September 30 [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio totaled $1.3 billion, with $186 million invested in nine new and 54 existing portfolio companies during the quarter [11] - The weighted average yield on debt investments was 11% [15] - The portfolio comprised 50% first lien secured debt, 2% second lien secured debt, and 12% subordinated notes to PSLF [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The median leverage ratio on debt securities was 4.5 times, and the median interest coverage ratio was 2 times as of September 30 [7] - The pricing on high-quality first lien loans in the core middle market was several plus $475-$525 [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on rotating out of equity positions and redeploying capital into interest-bearing debt investments to increase core net investment income [4][5] - The strategy includes providing additional capital to existing portfolio companies to support their growth initiatives [6] - The company aims to maintain its current dividend level in the near term due to a significant balance of spillover income [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is optimistic about an increase in transaction activity leading to higher loan origination volumes [5] - The current environment favors lenders with strong private equity sponsor relationships and disciplined underwriting [7] - The company remains committed to capital preservation and delivering compelling risk-adjusted returns [12] Other Important Information - The PSLF joint venture portfolio totaled $1.3 billion, with an average NII yield on invested capital of 17% over the last 12 months [11] - The company has a demonstrated track record of value creation through financing growing middle market companies in five key sectors [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why not right-size the dividend today? - Management is constantly evaluating the dividend and has substantial spillover income to distribute, balancing equity rotation and dividend sustainability [20] Question: Any updates on realization events for equity positions? - Management is seeing more activity and is hopeful for upcoming rotation opportunities, but nothing specific was announced [23] Question: What types of deals are being seen? - The company is seeing a mix of add-on delayed draw term loans and new platform deals, primarily with existing companies [45] Question: How does the company view dividend recaps? - Dividend recaps are approached cautiously, with a high bar for participation, focusing on alignment of interests and substantial equity beneath [50] Question: What are the trends in the private equity space? - Management noted that the M&A market is starting to pick up after a slowdown, with optimism for meaningful equity rotation [52]

她指，香港对代币化金融产品的采用日益增加，例如绿色债券、香港证监会认可的货币市场基金和零售 黄金产品，相关代币化产品在香港的市场规模约为30亿美元。大部分代币化试点项目仍处于初期阶段， 有不少提升空间，部分项目在清算及结算方面已在一定程度上提升效率和减低成本，但许多产品仍依赖 法定货币作现金结算。 她又指，没有人能预测代币化或稳定币在跨境供应链支付方面的前景，但强调香港在数字资产发展上会 坚持投资者保障、具有稳健的金融基建及健全的监管。 梁凤仪表示，越来越多市场参与者抱持长远愿景，期望将传统金融产品的整个生命周期在区块链上完 成，以实现即时结算及最终确定。在香港证监会与金管局的指导下，金融机构正在Ensemble项目沙盒的 试点阶段进行实时交易，投资者可跨银行转移代币化存款以认购代币化产品。而要实现规模化发展，互 通性是关键一步，需要建立一个共用的区块链层，用于银行间支付，并逐步与整体金融市场结合。 智通财经APP获悉，香港证监会行政总裁梁凤仪出席论坛时表示，香港正致力构建安全可靠的数字资产 平台，当局正就对数码资产交易及托管服务的监管制度敲定最终方案，将是建立稳健数码资产生态系统 的最后两块监管"拼图"。 ...

来源：市场资讯 （来源：太阳投研札记） 洪灏在《展望 2026：持而盈之》上下篇中，从全球经济格局、中美市场表现、政策走向及资产配置等 多个维度，分析了 2026 年市场的风险与机遇，核心观点可总结为以下两大方面： 特朗普发起的全球贸易战未能改善美国贸易赤字，反而因中国制造业优势和稀土行业整合，让美国谈判 筹码不足；关税政策推高美国通胀预期，进一步复杂化美联储决策。 美国经济与市场：风险积聚，泡沫隐现 1. 货币政策失去独立性，陷入 "三难" 困境 美联储货币政策逐渐从属于美国财政政策，因美国政府债台高筑，美联储需通过购债为财政赤字融资， 其决策受经济增长、通胀高企和金融稳定三重矛盾制约。 美国回购市场流动性紧张，隔夜逆回购工具近乎归零，美联储大概率将停止量化紧缩并重启扩表，但扩 表方式（买短端 / 长端债券）将影响资产价格走势，短期利好市场，长期恐因久期问题难改美股冲高回 落趋势。 2.经济周期步入晚期，半导体与经济周期背离 量化模型显示美国经济未来数月将放缓，而半导体周期仍在冲高，美股涨幅集中于少数科技巨头和 AI 相关企业，市场宽度持续收窄，科技股估值已接近甚至超过 2000 年互联网泡沫水平。 美国私 ...

Core Viewpoint - The current cautious sentiment in the market is attributed to three main factors: significant deleveraging in the crypto market last week, concerns over the "cockroach crisis" in private credit, and the historical volatility of the market in October [1] Group 1 - Tom Lee, chairman of BitMine, highlights that only 22% of fund managers have outperformed their benchmarks, suggesting that the prevailing negative sentiment may present a contrarian buying opportunity [1] - The warning from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon regarding the $3 trillion private credit industry's lack of regulation and transparency contributes to the market's cautious outlook [1] - The tendency for fund managers to engage in "buying the dip" strategies as the year-end approaches may lead to increased market activity [1]

Group 1: Market Conditions - The current financial market exhibits multiple bubble signs reminiscent of the pre-2007 financial crisis, with a resurgence of large-scale leveraged buyouts and a significant increase in risk debt [1][2] - Major Wall Street banks are preparing to arrange over $20 billion in merger debt financing, echoing the pre-crisis environment [2] - The risk premium for U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds has reached its lowest level in 27 years, indicating overly optimistic risk pricing in the market [5] Group 2: Consumer Debt and Defaults - Rising auto loan default rates signal increasing financial pressure on consumers, with some subprime auto lenders filing for bankruptcy [3] - Although overall consumer borrowing levels are lower than in 2007, specific areas of default are raising concerns, similar to the early stages of the subprime mortgage crisis [3] Group 3: Economic Indicators - Early signs of economic slowdown are emerging, with the U.S. unemployment rate rising to its highest level since 2021 and consumer confidence dropping to a four-month low [7] - These deteriorating economic indicators provide a realistic basis for concerns in the bond market, suggesting potential volatility ahead as the bubble-like financial market adjusts to cyclical slowdowns [7] Group 4: Regulatory Environment and Market Differences - Current market conditions differ significantly from 2007, with stricter bank regulations and larger capital buffers in place [5] - Leveraged buyout firms are utilizing more equity in their transactions, and the impact of private credit on the financial market remains uncertain [5]

Core Viewpoint - The company has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Mile Green Company Limited to explore potential opportunities in the physical asset sector [1] Group 1: Partnership Details - The memorandum outlines the intention of both parties to jointly invest in a physical asset ecosystem [1] - The collaboration aims to explore, assess, and define potential opportunities within the physical asset domain [1] Group 2: About Mile Green - Mile Green is a sustainable energy solutions company with headquarters in Hong Kong and Thailand [1] - The company possesses extensive experience and expertise in sustainable technology, green energy, real estate, private credit, telecommunications, and Web2/Web3 projects, including physical assets [1] - Mile Green and its ultimate beneficial owners are not related parties to the company [1]

Core Insights - Private credit firms have been eagerly waiting to enter the investment-grade debt market, with a significant milestone achieved through a $29 billion financing deal for Meta Platforms' data center in Louisiana [1][2] - This transaction, led by PIMCO and Blue Owl Capital, marks one of the largest private credit deals related to AI data centers, breaking the traditional bank-led financing model [1][2] - Major tech companies are in an AI arms race, requiring substantial capital, with Morgan Stanley estimating AI capital expenditures could exceed $3 trillion over the next three years [1] Financing Details - In the Meta deal, PIMCO provided $26 billion in debt financing, while Blue Owl contributed $3 billion in equity financing, with the debt potentially issued as investment-grade bonds secured by data center assets [2] - The competition for this financing was intense, with other private credit firms like Apollo Global Management and KKR also vying for the opportunity [2] - Previous large-scale debt financing in the sector was a $26 billion bond for Mars' acquisition of Kellanova, highlighting the significance of the Meta deal [3] Market Dynamics - Private credit firms currently hold approximately $450 billion in investable capital and are actively seeking opportunities in the market, especially as traditional corporate acquisition activities have slowed [3] - The private credit market is projected to expand significantly, potentially reaching $40 trillion, as firms aim to compete more directly with traditional Wall Street banks [3] - Blackstone's credit and insurance CIO noted the strong market dynamics supporting the private investment-grade debt ecosystem [3] Industry Perspective - Blue Owl's CEO likened the AI boom to a gold rush, emphasizing the role of lenders in providing the necessary resources for tech companies to develop data centers [4] - The analogy of lenders providing "picks and shovels" for the modern data center development underscores the strategic importance of financing in the tech sector [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The net investment income per share for Q2 2025 was 38¢, and the net asset value (NAV) per share was $13.02, a decrease of 1.4% from the previous quarter's NAV, primarily due to a special dividend of 16¢ per share [13][14] - The adjusted NAV per share for Q2 2025, accounting for the special dividend, was $12.99, a non-GAAP measure introduced due to a change in dividend policy [14] - The net debt to equity ratio at the end of Q2 2025 was 1.12 times, down from 1.16 times at the end of Q1 2025 [14][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New investment commitments during the quarter totaled approximately $247.9 million across 15 portfolio companies, marking the highest level of new investment commitments since Q3 2024 [15][16] - 100% of originations during the quarter were in first lien senior secured loans, indicating a continued focus on maintaining exposure to the top of the capital structure [16] - The weighted average yield of debt and income-producing investments at the end of Q2 was 10.7%, slightly down from 10.8% at the end of Q1 [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total M&A dollar volumes in the first half of 2025 were up 29% year-over-year, indicating resilience in the M&A market despite policy volatility [11] - The interplay between the broadly syndicated loan market and direct lenders remains strong, with significant refinancing activity noted [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Goldman Sachs BDC is focused on leveraging its integration into the broader private credit platform to enhance origination capabilities and scale [4][10] - The management team emphasizes a selective approach to credit quality and discipline in investment decisions, particularly in a competitive deal environment [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite macroeconomic uncertainties, there are positive indicators for active and high-quality deployment across the credit complex as the year progresses [26] - The company believes it is in the second year of a five to seven-year M&A market recovery, with a backlog of deals building despite shifting macro conditions [13] Other Important Information - The board declared a supplemental dividend of 3¢ per share and a base dividend of 32¢ per share for Q3 2025, alongside a special dividend of 16¢ per share [14] - The company utilized its stock repurchase plan, repurchasing over 1 million shares for $12.1 million during the quarter [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on getting leverage back up in the second half of the year - Management indicated that some commitments slipped into the next quarter, but strong activity and new deal flow are expected to increase leverage over time [29] Question: Details on non-accruals and restructurings - Management provided details on exits from non-accrual status, including improvements in certain positions and a restructuring of a position into two securities [30]

Core Insights - The current data center construction boom, driven by AI investments, raises concerns about a potential infrastructure bubble reminiscent of past financial crises [1][2][5] - Major tech companies, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, have significantly increased capital expenditures, totaling $102.5 billion in recent quarters, with some companies spending over one-third of their total sales on these investments [1][2] - AI-related capital expenditures have contributed more to U.S. economic growth than consumer spending in recent quarters, indicating a shift in economic dynamics [2] Group 1: Investment Trends - The capital expenditure growth rate of tech giants has outpaced their cash flow growth, leading to increased reliance on debt financing, particularly through a large and opaque "shadow banking" system [2][7] - Private credit is emerging as a significant funding source for the data center boom, with companies like Meta negotiating loans up to $30 billion with private credit institutions [2][6][7] Group 2: Historical Context - Current investments in AI infrastructure have surpassed the peak telecom investments of the late 1990s, with telecom capital expenditures reaching $120 billion in 2000, accounting for 1.2% of GDP at that time [5] - Historical precedents, such as the railroad and telecom bubbles, ended in overbuilding and unmet demand, raising questions about the sustainability of current investments [5] Group 3: Financial System Implications - The increasing role of private credit in financing tech investments poses risks to traditional financial systems, as banks are becoming major lenders to private credit firms [11] - A report indicates that banks' loans to private credit companies have surged from 1% in 2013 to 14% of total loans to non-bank financial institutions, highlighting the interconnectedness and potential risks [11][13] - Insurance companies, particularly life insurers, have also increased their exposure to below-investment-grade corporate debt, reminiscent of the risks seen in the 2008 financial crisis [13]

Group 1 - Merricks Capital Partners Fund, managed by Merricks Capital, has announced a delay in redemption operations due to a lack of unallocated cash, offering investors a new Class R units option instead [1][3] - The fund's entire capital is currently locked into senior secured loans, with no excess cash available for redemption requests, marking a shift from previous practices [3][5] - The fund has faced challenges due to high-risk loan projects, including a troubled office building project in Sydney, which has led to additional capital injections and highlighted pressures in the private credit sector [3][4] Group 2 - The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is increasing regulatory scrutiny on the private credit market, concerned about rapid growth, opaque asset valuation methods, and the influx of retail investors into this high-risk sector [3][4] - Despite the redemption delay, Merricks remains optimistic about future lending opportunities, projecting that the fiscal year 2025-26 will be attractive for private credit investments due to improving asset liquidity and sustained borrowing demand [5][6] - Investors can convert their redemption requests into Class R units, which will allow them to continue receiving income distributions while avoiding exposure to new loan projects, effectively "freezing principal while retaining earnings" [6][7]