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Fidus Investment Corporation (symbol: FDUS) is a reputable business development company (BDC) that provides customized debt and equity financing solutions focusing on lower middle-market companies in the United States. As an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, Fidus has elected to be treated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a BDC. The primary objective is to offer attractive risk-adjusted returns through generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity-related investments.
Fidus specializes in various financial transactions such as leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, and strategic acquisitions. Their investment modalities include mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion investments, and a variety of debt and equity vehicles like subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured debt, preferred equity, and warrants.
Fidus generally avoids turnarounds or distressed situations. Instead, the firm focuses on sectors including aerospace and defense, business services, consumer products, healthcare products, industrial services, IT services, niche manufacturing, transportation, and value-added distribution. The typical investment size ranges from $5 million to $15 million per transaction.
In recent developments, Fidus has been actively growing its portfolio. For instance, in the third quarter of 2023, Fidus invested $18.0 million in first lien debt and preferred equity in White Label Communications, LLC. They also issued $3.0 million in SBA debentures and exited their debt investments in GP&C Operations, LLC and Power Grid Components, Inc., receiving payments in full including prepayment fees.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Fidus highlighted their financial growth with $957.9 million of assets under management on a fair value basis. The firm generated an adjusted net investment income (NII) of $0.65 per share, surpassing the base dividend of $0.43 per share. For the entire year, adjusted NII per share grew by 36.2% to $2.56, and Fidus realized net gains of $0.85 per share while distributing a total of $2.88 per share to shareholders.
Looking forward, Fidus aims to continue its selective portfolio growth strategy to achieve its long-term objectives of enhancing net asset value, preserving capital, and delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns.
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) has announced a deemed distribution of $1.65 per share for shareholders of record as of December 31, 2022, totaling $40,800,850. Additionally, 2022 dividends include $2.00 per share, with 40.64% long-term capital gains, 55.65% ordinary income, and 3.71% qualified dividends. Long-term capital gains and qualified dividends may qualify for favorable treatment under U.S. tax law, generally subject to a maximum 20% federal income tax rate. These distributions aim to support the company's strategy of reinvesting in income-producing debt assets for future growth.
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) reported strong third-quarter results for 2022, with total investment income reaching $25.0 million. Net investment income surged to $12.7 million or $0.52 per share, marking a 148.5% increase year-over-year. The company declared a base dividend of $0.36 and supplemental dividend of $0.15 for Q4 2022. Additionally, a special dividend of $0.10 per share was approved. As of September 30, 2022, net asset value stood at $474.4 million, or $19.41 per share, reflecting stable portfolio growth and investment performance.
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) will report its Q3 2022 financial results on November 3, 2022, post-market. A conference call is scheduled for November 4, 2022, at 9:00 AM ET to discuss these results. The call can be accessed by dialing (646) 307-1963, with a live webcast available on the company’s investor relations website. Fidus provides customized debt and equity financing solutions primarily to lower middle-market companies, aiming for attractive risk-adjusted returns through both current income and capital appreciation.
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) announced its Q2 2022 results, reporting total investment income of $21.2 million and net investment income of $11.0 million ($0.45 per share). The board declared a base dividend of $0.36 and a supplemental dividend of $0.07 for Q3 and Q4 2022. The company invested $45.7 million in new securities, while experiencing net realized gains of $18.2 million. The NAV stood at $484.0 million ($19.80 per share) as of June 30, 2022, with estimated spillover income of $57.9 million ($2.37 per share). A conference call is scheduled for August 5, 2022.
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) announced the scheduled release of its second quarter 2022 financial results on August 4, 2022, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results will take place on August 5, 2022, at 9:00 AM ET. The company specializes in providing customized debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market companies in the U.S., typically with revenues between $10 million and $150 million. Fidus aims for attractive risk-adjusted returns through debt investments and capital appreciation.
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) declared a base dividend of $0.36 and a supplemental dividend of $0.07 per share for Q2 2022. For Q1 2022, investment income totaled $20.5 million with net investment income at $10.3 million ($0.42 per share), reflecting a 6.7% decrease year-over-year. The company invested $114.4 million in various securities and reported a net asset value of $486.5 million ($19.91 per share) as of March 31, 2022. Despite some income declines, the company remains optimistic about growth in the lower middle market.
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) will report its first quarter 2022 financial results on May 5, 2022, after market closure. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for May 6, 2022, at 9:00 AM ET. Fidus specializes in customized debt and equity financing solutions for lower middle-market companies, aiming to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns. The company is externally managed and operates as a business development company.
Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS) declared a base dividend of $0.36 per share and a supplemental dividend of $0.17 for Q1 2022. In its fourth quarter report for 2021, total investment income reached $24.1 million, while net investment income was $2.4 million, or $0.10 per share. Adjusted net investment income was $12.0 million, or $0.49 per share, marking an 11.9% increase year-over-year. The company saw a net increase in net assets of $50.2 million, or $2.06 per share. As of December 31, 2021, NAV stood at $487.8 million, or $19.96 per share.
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) will report its fourth-quarter 2021 financial results on March 3, 2022, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for March 4, 2022, at 9:00 AM ET to discuss these results. Interested participants can join via phone or watch a live webcast. Fidus specializes in providing debt and equity financing to lower middle-market companies, aiming for attractive risk-adjusted returns. The company is externally managed under the Investment Company Act and has been operational since 2011.
Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:FDUS) announced a total dividend of $0.53 per share for Q1 2022, comprising a base dividend of $0.36 and a supplemental dividend of $0.17. These dividends will be paid on March 25, 2022, to shareholders on record as of March 11, 2022. The company utilizes a revised formula for declaring dividends based on taxable income, which may include ordinary income, capital gains, qualified dividends, and return of capital. Additionally, Fidus offers a dividend reinvestment plan for shareholders.
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