NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES TORONTO, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partners Value Split Corp. (the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell 3,000,000 Class AA Preferred Shares, Series 16 (the “Series 16 Preferred Shares”) to a syndicate of underwriters led by Scotiabank, BMO Capital Markets, CIBC Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities Inc. on a bought deal basis. The Series 16 Preferred Shares will ...

Core Viewpoint - Carlyle has agreed to acquire intelliflo from Invesco, enhancing its position in the UK financial advisory software market and expanding into Australia [1][3]. Company Overview - Carlyle is a global investment firm with $465 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, focusing on private capital across various sectors [8]. - Invesco is a global independent investment management firm managing $2 trillion in assets as of June 30, 2025, offering a range of investment capabilities [11]. - intelliflo, founded in 2004, provides cloud-based practice management software for independent financial advisors in the UK, supporting over 30,000 users and managing approximately £450 billion in client assets [3][9]. - RedBlack, a US-based subsidiary of intelliflo, specializes in SaaS-based portfolio rebalancing tools and will operate as a standalone business post-acquisition [1][4][10]. Transaction Details - The acquisition price is up to $200 million, consisting of $135 million at closing and up to $65 million in potential future earn-outs [2]. - The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to certain conditions [2]. Strategic Implications - The acquisition aims to strengthen intelliflo's market position in the UK and accelerate growth in Australia, while RedBlack will focus on the US market [4]. - Carlyle will support the separation of both businesses from Invesco and partner with their leadership teams to drive growth initiatives [4][6]. Market Position - intelliflo's platform integrates with over 120 third-party applications, providing comprehensive solutions including CRM, financial planning, and compliance workflows [3]. - RedBlack supports over $825 billion in assets across its platforms, emphasizing its role in the wealth management industry [10].

Core Viewpoint - Main Street Capital (MAIN) has received a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) upgrade due to an upward trend in earnings estimates, indicating a positive outlook for the company's stock price [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system emphasizes the importance of changing earnings estimates in influencing stock prices, making it a valuable tool for investors [2][4]. - Rising earnings estimates for Main Street Capital suggest an improvement in the company's underlying business, which is expected to drive stock appreciation [5][8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system categorizes stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [7]. - Main Street Capital's upgrade to Zacks Rank 1 places it in the top 5% of stocks covered by Zacks, indicating strong potential for market-beating returns [10]. Earnings Estimate Revisions - For the fiscal year ending December 2025, Main Street Capital is projected to earn $4.06 per share, with a 3.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the past three months [8].

Brookfield Corporation is a leading global investment firm focused on building long-term wealth for institutions and individuals around the world. We have three core businesses: Alternative Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and our Operating Businesses which are in renewable power, infrastructure, business and industrial services, and real estate. We have a track record of delivering 15%+ annualized returns to shareholders for over 30 years, supported by our unrivaled investment and operational experience ...

Group 1 - Main Street Capital Corporation has announced a dual listing of its common stock on NYSE Texas, a newly launched electronic equities exchange in Dallas, Texas [1] - The dual listing reflects Main Street's commitment to supporting the growth of privately-held U.S. businesses and delivering long-term value for shareholders [2] - Main Street will maintain its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange with the same ticker symbol "MAIN" on NYSE Texas [3] Group 2 - Main Street is a principal investment firm that provides customized long-term debt and equity capital solutions primarily to lower middle market companies [4] - The firm typically invests in companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million for its lower middle market portfolio and between $25 million and $500 million for its private loan portfolio [4] - Main Street also manages investments for external parties through its wholly-owned portfolio company MSC Adviser I, LLC, which is registered as an investment adviser [5]

Group 1 - Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OBDC) exceeded GAAP net investment income expectations for the second fiscal quarter [1] - The investment firm experienced double-digit growth in total investment income as well as net investment income [1]

Core Viewpoint - Partners Value Split Corp. reported a net asset value per unit of $157.55 as of June 30, 2025, reflecting a strong financial position and growth in income and comprehensive income compared to the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - Income available for distribution for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $48 million, an increase from $42 million in the prior year, primarily due to higher dividend rates from Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. [2][4] - Net comprehensive income reached $533 million, significantly up from $159.77 million in the prior period, driven by higher unrealized mark-to-market gains on shares of Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management [2][4]. - The fair value of Brookfield Corporation shares was $61.85 as of June 30, 2025, up from $57.45 at the end of 2024, while Brookfield Asset Management shares had a fair value of $55.28, compared to $54.19 at the end of 2024 [2][4]. Investment Holdings - As of June 30, 2025, the Company owned 120 million Class A Limited Voting shares of Brookfield Corporation and 30 million Class A Limited Voting shares of Brookfield Asset Management, which generate cash flow through dividend payments [4][5][6]. - The Company's investment in Brookfield Corporation represents approximately an 8% interest, while the investment in Brookfield Asset Management represents about a 2% interest [5][6]. Dividend Information - The Company reported distributions paid on senior preferred shares and debentures amounting to $16.87 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $15.83 million in the prior year [4]. - Income available for distribution to junior preferred and capital shares was $31.39 million, up from $26.55 million in the previous year [4]. Asset Management Overview - Brookfield Corporation is recognized as a leading global investment firm focused on long-term wealth creation across three core businesses: asset management, wealth solutions, and operating businesses [5]. - Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. is noted for managing over $1 trillion in assets across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and private equity [6].

Group 1 - Main Street Capital Corporation has priced a public offering of $350 million in 5.40% notes due 2028, with interest payable semiannually and a maturity date of August 15, 2028 [1] - The net proceeds from the offering will be used to repay outstanding indebtedness and for general corporate purposes, including investments in marketable securities and operating expenses [2] - The offering is managed by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., and Truist Securities, Inc. as joint book-runners [3] Group 2 - Main Street Capital Corporation primarily provides customized long-term debt and equity capital solutions to lower middle market companies, with portfolio investments typically supporting management buyouts and growth financings [7] - The company’s lower middle market portfolio companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million, while its private loan portfolio companies have annual revenues between $25 million and $500 million [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. has formed a joint venture, PennantPark Senior Secured Loan Fund II, LLC, with Hamilton Lane to invest primarily in middle market loans, enhancing its position as a direct lender in this sector [1][3]. Company Overview - PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company that primarily invests in U.S. middle-market private companies through floating rate senior secured loans, including first lien, second lien, and subordinated debt [4]. - The company is managed by PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, which has approximately $10 billion of investable capital [5]. Joint Venture Details - The joint venture, PSSL II, will have a combined commitment of $200 million, with PennantPark contributing $150 million and Hamilton Lane contributing $50 million [2]. - PSSL II plans to establish a financing facility of $300 million, allowing the portfolio to grow to an initial size of $500 million [2]. - Investments in PSSL II's portfolio are expected to commence in late September or early October [2]. Strategic Importance - The joint venture is seen as a strategic move to broaden the impact of PennantPark as a core middle market direct lender, aiming to provide senior loan solutions to middle market sponsors and borrowers [3]. - The CEO of PennantPark anticipates that growing PSSL II will lead to higher returns on equity and net investment income per share [3]. Hamilton Lane Overview - Hamilton Lane is a leading private markets investment firm with approximately $986 billion in assets under management, specializing in providing access to a wide range of private market strategies [6].

Company Overview and Strategy - Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) focuses on Lower Middle Market (LMM) debt and equity investments and has an asset management business[7] - The company manages over $8.4 billion in capital, with over $6.5 billion managed internally and approximately $1.9 billion managed for external parties[8] - MAIN aims to provide sustainable growth in recurring monthly dividends, supplemental dividends, and long-term capital appreciation to shareholders[9] Dividend and NAV Growth - Monthly dividends have increased by 132% from $0.33 per share in Q4 2007 to $0.765 per share for Q4 2025[12, 16] - Supplemental dividends of $1.20 per share were paid or declared during the last twelve months[12] - Net Asset Value (NAV) has grown by $19.45 per share (or 151%) since 2007[14, 16] Investment Portfolio - The total investment portfolio is diversified, with approximately 52% in LMM investments and 38% in Private Loan investments[50] - The LMM portfolio has 88 companies with $2.7 billion in fair value, with debt yielding 12.8% and an average equity ownership of 38%[62, 63] - The Private Loan portfolio consists of 87 investments with $1.9 billion in fair value, yielding 11.4%[81, 82] Financial Performance - Total investment income for the year-to-date 2025 is $541 million[93] - Distributable Net Investment Income (DNII) for the year-to-date 2025 is $281 million[93] - DNII per share for Q2 2025 is $1.06[104] Capital Structure and Liquidity - The company has total SBIC debentures regulatory financing capacity of $350 million[12, 35] - Total liquidity is $1.351 billion, including cash and availability under credit facilities[108] - 79% of MAIN's outstanding debt obligations have fixed interest rates[118]