Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated net investment income and realized gains of $0.39 per share in Q2 2025, compared to $0.44 per share in the previous quarters [19] - Recurring cash flows were $18 million or $0.67 per share, down from $16 million or $0.71 per share in Q1 2025 [6] - The NAV as of June 30 was $14.08 per share, slightly down from $14.16 per share as of March 31 [7][21] - The company recorded a non-annualized GAAP return of 3.5% for the second quarter [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company opportunistically deployed $40 million into discounted CLO debt and equity securities during the quarter [8] - The company repurchased over 488,000 shares of common stock for a total of $6.5 million, resulting in NAV accretion of $0.02 per share [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index had a total return of 2.3% in Q2 and was up almost 3% year-to-date as of June 30 [14] - The trailing twelve-month default rate increased to 1.1% as of June 30, remaining below the historical average of 2.6% [14] - New CLO issuance was $51 billion in Q2, with reset and refinancing activity at $44 billion and $9 billion, respectively [15][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue buying back stock as market opportunities arise, viewing this as a strong investment [24] - The management emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong liquidity position to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities [16][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that market volatility in April created attractive buying opportunities for discounted CLO securities [7][24] - The company remains confident in its ability to generate strong returns and is well-positioned to deploy capital into investments offering compelling risk-adjusted returns [16][24] Other Important Information - The company declared three monthly distributions of $0.13 per share for Q4 2025, maintaining the distribution level from the previous quarter [12][20] - As of July month-end, the company's NAV was estimated to be between $14.34 and $14.44 per share, indicating a recovery from June [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the all-in yield from the debt portion of your CLO portfolio? - Management explained that CLO debt is sensitive to short-term rates and that a Fed rate movement could lead to lower income in the fall, while CLO equity is less affected by rate changes [28][30] Question: Is the push out of loan maturities indicative of credit distress? - Management clarified that issuers are refinancing their debt due to a strong market, allowing them to extend maturities without indicating distress [38] Question: How is the pipeline for new investments shaping up? - Management indicated a strong pipeline for both CLO BB debt and equity, with plenty of opportunities in the market [48] Question: What is the status of the share buyback program? - Management noted that the buyback program has been effective in reducing the discount to NAV and that they plan to continue this strategy [50][52] Question: Is there a possibility of a special distribution at the end of the year? - Management stated that while recurring cash flows are currently in line with expenses and distributions, the potential for a special distribution depends on taxable income exceeding distributions [62] Question: Why hasn't the coupon on the BB CLO debt changed dramatically? - Management explained that while spreads have tightened, the overall yield or coupon of CLO BBs has remained stable due to various market factors [66] Question: What is the status of the OC cushion? - Management noted that the OC cushion has declined slightly but remains robust, with plenty of cushion available [70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated net investment income less realized losses from investments of $0.16 per share, consisting of $0.23 of net investment income offset by $0.07 of realized losses from investments [5][14] - The NAV as of June 30 was $7.31 per share, up 1.1% from $7.23 as of March 31 [6] - The company recorded GAAP net income of $58 million or $0.47 per share for the second quarter, compared to GAAP net losses of $0.84 per share in the previous year [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recurring cash flows for the second quarter were $85 million or $0.69 per share, exceeding quarterly aggregate common distributions and total expenses by $0.08 per share [6][12] - The company deployed $86 million into new investments during the quarter, taking advantage of market dislocation to acquire CLO equity positions at attractive levels [7][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index experienced a total return of 2.3% for the second quarter, recovering from a decline in April [20] - The trailing twelve-month default rate for loans stood at 1.1% as of June 30, well below the long-term average of 2.6% [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on refinancing and reset activities to reduce CLO financing costs and enhance net investment income [9][25] - A second strategic CLO collateral manager partnership was established, which is expected to enhance shareholder returns over time [11][62] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a positive outlook for the portfolio, citing strong recurring cash flows and a robust pipeline of refinancing opportunities [26] - The company believes that the market dislocation presents opportunities for CLO equity investors with the right positioning and patience [25] Other Important Information - The company issued $41 million of common stock at a premium to NAV, resulting in an accretion of NAV by $0.02 per share during the quarter [10] - The company's asset coverage ratios for preferred stock and debt were 243% and 525%, respectively, exceeding statutory requirements [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the realized losses this quarter? - Realized losses included $0.02 from trading losses and $0.05 from the reclassification of three CLO equity positions that were past their reinvestment period [35][36] Question: Can you shed light on the significant sell-off in CLO equity recently? - The sell-off was primarily driven by more sellers than buyers, with concerns about tariff-related increases in defaults contributing to market sentiment [82][83] Question: How sensitive are repayments to lower rates? - Repayments are driven by bullish or bearish sentiment on spreads rather than interest rates, with higher repayments typically occurring in strong debt markets [68][70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated net investment income (NII) and realized gains of $0.44 per share in Q1 2025, down from $0.54 per share in Q4 2024, comprised of $0.40 of NII and $0.04 of realized capital gains [5][20] - The NAV per share decreased to $14.16 as of March 31, 2025, from $14.99 as of December 31, 2024, representing a 5.5% decline [7][22] - Recurring cash flows for Q1 2025 were $16,500,000 or $0.71 per share, compared to $16,100,000 or $0.82 per share in Q4 2024 [8][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The decline in NII was primarily due to a significant drop in SOFR and spread compression on syndicated loans, adversely impacting earnings from the CLO equity portfolio [6][15] - The company deployed approximately $120,000,000 of gross capital across 27 CLO debt purchases and nine CLO equity purchases during Q1 2025 [13] - The trailing twelve-month default rate decreased slightly to 80 basis points as of March 31, remaining well below the historical average of 2.6% [16][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - CLO issuance in Q1 2025 was $49,000,000,000, down from $59,000,000,000 in Q4 2024, but still healthy by historical standards [18] - The S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index generated a total return of 60 basis points during Q1 2025, with a recent increase of 1.8% for the year as of May 23 [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capitalizing on market volatility by purchasing CLO debt and equity at discounted prices, which is expected to yield positive returns over time [11][24] - The management aims to extend the weighted average remaining reinvestment period of the CLO equity portfolio and seeks longer reinvestment period opportunities [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management indicated that the decline in NII is largely driven by the drop in short-term rates, and the new distribution rate reflects the company's near to medium-term earnings potential [24] - The company believes it is well-positioned to continue generating strong returns for shareholders despite current market conditions [25] Other Important Information - The company declared three monthly distributions of $0.13 per share for the third quarter of 2025, a decline from previous distributions [9][21] - As of April 30, 2025, the company had $33,000,000 of cash and undrawn revolver capacity available for investment [19][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: About the reduction in dividend distribution - Management clarified that the reduction in dividend distribution is due to changes in SOFR and not related to capital losses, emphasizing that the majority of the portfolio is CLO BBs which fluctuate with rates [26][36] Question: Clarification on CLOs and default rates - Management confirmed that the change in distribution rate is principally driven by the change in SOFR, with no credit-related issues affecting the portfolio [35][37]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated net investment income and realized capital gains of $0.33 per share for Q1 2025, consisting of $0.28 of net investment income and $0.05 of realized capital gains [7] - The NAV as of March 31 was $7.23 per share, a 13.7% decrease from $8.38 per share at year-end [8] - The company's first quarter GAAP net loss was $97.5 million, with total investment income of $52.3 million and realized capital gains of $5.3 million [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company priced three new CLO equity investments and reset nine positions in its portfolio, lengthening reinvestment periods to five years [5] - During Q1, sales and paydowns of CLO debt in the portfolio totaled $48.5 million, generating $0.05 per share of realized gains [10] - Approximately 18% of the CLO equity portfolio based on fair value are new investments or recently reset CLOs, scheduled to make initial payments in subsequent quarters [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index generated a total return of 0.6% during Q1, with a trailing twelve-month default rate of 82 basis points, well below the long-term average of 2.6% [20][21] - The weighted average spread of the CLO's underlying loan portfolios stood at 3.36% as of March 31, down from 3.49% at year-end [22] - The percentage of loans trading below 80 within the CLOs stood at 2.9%, more favorable than the market average of 4.6% [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has completed its planned portfolio rotation from CLO debt into CLO equity and other investments prior to the recent market volatility [10] - The focus remains on enhancing net investment income and cash flow through proactive investment strategies, particularly in resetting and refinancing CLOs [29] - The company maintains 100% fixed-rate financing with no maturities prior to 2028, providing protection from future interest rate rises [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views the recent market price fluctuations as short-term and not indicative of concerns specific to the portfolio [9] - The company believes that current discounted loan opportunities will benefit it in the medium term, similar to past periods of volatility [10] - Management remains optimistic about the stability of cash flows and the potential for increased CLO refinancing and reset activity as markets stabilize [28] Other Important Information - The company utilized its at-the-market program to issue $66 million of common stock at a premium to NAV, resulting in NAV accretion of $0.02 per share [13] - The company declared common regular monthly distributions for Q3 2025 of $0.14 per share [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What will it take for the market to recognize the stability of CLO cash flows? - Management noted that cash flows have historically been stable and continue to come in despite market fluctuations [32][34] Question: Will the pace of resets and refinancings continue? - Management indicated that while the pace may slow, they expect single to double-digit resets per quarter under current market conditions [48][50] Question: What accounts for the difference between gross and net capital deployed? - The difference is due to significant rotation from CLO debt into CLO equity, which reduces the net capital figure [54] Question: Why was the pace of deployment slower in April? - Management explained that market volatility led to a slowdown in CLO equity trading, affecting deployment speed [60][62] Question: How does the company handle loan loss reserves compared to banks? - Management clarified that while they do not reserve for loan losses like banks, their effective yields account for future losses, and they focus on cash generation [90][92]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated net investment income and realized capital gains of $0.33 per share for Q1 2025, consisting of $0.28 of net investment income and $0.05 of realized capital gains, compared to $0.12 per share in Q4 2024 [6][15] - The company's NAV as of March 31 was $7.23 per share, a 13.7% decrease from $8.38 per share at year-end [6][7] - The first quarter GAAP net loss was $97.5 million, with total investment income of $52.3 million and realized capital gains of $5.3 million [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company priced three new CLO equity investments and reset nine positions in its portfolio, lengthening reinvestment periods to five years [4][5] - Sales and paydowns of CLO debt in the portfolio totaled $48.5 million during the first quarter, generating $0.05 per share of realized gains [9] - Approximately 18% of the CLO equity portfolio based on fair value are new investments or recently reset CLOs, scheduled to make their initial payments in subsequent quarters [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The S&P UBS Leveraged Loan Index generated a total return of 0.6% during Q1 2025, with a trailing twelve-month default rate of 82 basis points, well below the long-term average of 2.6% [18][19] - The weighted average spread of the CLO's underlying loan portfolios stood at 3.36% as of March 31, down from 3.49% at year-end [20] - The total issuance volume for CLOs reached $153 billion during Q1 2025, significantly above the $88 billion from Q1 2024 [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has completed its planned portfolio rotation from CLO debt into CLO equity and other investments prior to the recent market volatility [9] - The focus remains on enhancing net investment income and cash flow through proactive investment strategies, including resetting and refinancing CLOs [28] - The company maintains a 100% fixed-rate financing structure with no maturities prior to 2028, providing protection against future interest rate rises [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views the recent market price fluctuations as short-term and not indicative of fundamental issues within the portfolio [7][28] - The company believes that current discounted reinvestment opportunities will translate into good returns in the medium term, similar to past periods of volatility [9][28] - Management remains optimistic about the stability of cash flows from CLO equity, despite recent market challenges [32][41] Other Important Information - The company utilized its at-the-market program to issue $66 million of common stock at a premium to NAV, resulting in NAV accretion of $0.02 per share [12] - The company declared common regular monthly distributions for Q3 2025 of $0.14 per share [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: What will it take for the market to recognize the stability of CLO cash flows? - Management noted that cash flows from CLO equity have historically been stable, even during market downturns, and emphasized the importance of cash generation [31][32] Question: Will the pace of resets and refinancings continue? - Management indicated that while the pace may slow compared to Q1, they expect single to double-digit resets per quarter under current market conditions [45][46] Question: What accounts for the difference between gross and net capital deployed? - The difference is attributed to the significant rotation of CLO debt into CLO equity, which reduces the overall net capital figure [50][51] Question: Why was the pace of deployment slower in April? - Management explained that market volatility led to a slowdown in CLO equity trading, affecting deployment rates, but they expect activity to pick up as the market stabilizes [56][58] Question: How does the company handle loan loss reserves compared to banks? - Management clarified that while they do not create reserves like banks, their effective yields account for future losses, and they focus on cash generation for distributions [86][88]