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Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) is a principal investment firm that provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies. The company's portfolio investments typically support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings, and acquisitions across various industry sectors. Main Street's lower middle market investments target companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million, offering a 'one-stop' financing solution for entrepreneurs, business owners, and management teams. In contrast, its middle market investments focus on larger businesses.
Recent milestones include:
- In Q4 2023, Main Street reported new or increased commitments in its private loan portfolio amounting to $136.8 million, with investments totaling $160.4 million, bringing the private loan portfolio to around $1.5 billion across 87 unique borrowers.
- Preliminary Q4 2023 results show a record net investment income per share, a new high for net asset value per share for the sixth consecutive quarter, and a return on equity exceeding 22% for the quarter.
- For the full year 2023, Main Street achieved a 19% return on equity, with distributable net investment income per share setting annual records.
Strategic partnerships and diversified investment strategies have enabled Main Street to maintain a conservative capital structure while delivering significant shareholder value. In January 2024, the company issued $350 million in unsecured notes at 6.95%, further solidifying its financial foundation.
Main Street also manages external investments through its wholly-owned subsidiary MSC Adviser I, LLC, which is registered as an investment adviser. This asset management business, which ended 2023 with $1.5 billion in assets under management, contributes substantially to the company's net investment income.
Main Street's robust pipeline and strong performance trends indicate ongoing growth and value creation for stakeholders. For more information, visit the company's website at www.mainstcapital.com.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has completed a follow-on investment in Gamber-Johnson Holdings, consisting of a $30.8 million first lien, senior secured term debt investment. This marks Main Street's sixth follow-on investment since initially partnering with the company in June 2016. The investment supports Gamber-Johnson's strategic acquisition of a manufacturer specializing in law enforcement and aftermarket truck accessories. Gamber-Johnson is a leading provider of mounting solutions for mobile workforces, supplying rugged mounting systems for electronic equipment in fleet vehicles, public safety vehicles, forklifts, and other mobility applications.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with net investment income of $87.6 million ($1.00 per share) and distributable net investment income of $93.0 million ($1.06 per share). Total investment income reached $136.8 million, up 11% year-over-year. The company maintained an industry-leading cost efficiency with an Operating Expenses to Assets Ratio of 1.3%. Net asset value increased to $30.57 per share, up 2.6% from Q2 2024. The company declared regular monthly dividends of $0.245 per share for Q4 2024 and a supplemental dividend of $0.30 per share. Main Street completed $51.6 million in lower middle market investments and $309.3 million in private loan portfolio investments.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has announced regular monthly dividends of $0.25 per share for January, February, and March 2025, totaling $0.75 per share for Q1 2025. This represents a 2.0% increase from Q4 2024 and a 4.2% increase from Q1 2024. Additionally, the company declared a supplemental dividend of $0.30 per share payable in December 2024. The combined dividends of $1.05 per share represent an annualized yield of 8.4% based on the November 4, 2024 closing price of $49.95. Since its 2007 IPO, Main Street has never reduced its regular monthly dividend and has paid $43.675 per share in cumulative dividends.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has announced a new portfolio investment of $41.4 million in Connect Telecommunications Solutions Inc. This investment facilitates a minority recapitalization of Connect, a leading distributor of fiber management solutions to the Canadian telecommunications industry.
The investment includes a combination of first-lien, senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment. Main Street partnered with Connect's founders and a co-investor for this transaction.
Founded in 1999 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, Connect is a prominent supplier of outside the plant fiber management solutions. The company offers a wide range of products, including:
- Vaults
- Cabinets
- Pedestals
- Various fiber connectivity solutions
This investment demonstrates Main Street's commitment to supporting established businesses in the telecommunications sector.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) announced preliminary operating results for Q3 2024, highlighting strong performance with a new record for net asset value per share for the ninth consecutive quarter. The company reported distributable net investment income per share exceeding dividends paid to shareholders and an estimated return on equity over 18% for the quarter.
Key highlights include:
- Preliminary Q3 2024 net investment income of $0.99 to $1.01 per share
- Distributable net investment income of $1.05 to $1.07 per share
- Estimated NAV per share of $30.54 to $30.60, a 2.5% to 2.7% increase from Q2 2024
- Total dividends paid in Q3 2024 increased by 7.3% compared to Q3 2023
- Non-accrual investments at 1.4% of total portfolio fair value
The company also reported significant investment activity across its lower middle market, private loan, and middle market strategies.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has announced significant activity in its private loan portfolio for the third quarter of 2024. The company originated $270.3 million in new or increased commitments and funded investments totaling $309.3 million across its portfolio. Notable new commitments include:
- $85.5 million to a tech-enabled marketing solutions provider
- $45 million to a provider of industrial equipment maintenance services
- $36 million to an operator of tourism concession and harbor cruises
- Several increased commitments to existing portfolio companies
As of September 30, 2024, Main Street's private loan portfolio included total investments at cost of approximately $1.9 billion across 92 unique borrowers. The portfolio comprised 96.0% first lien debt investments and 4.0% equity investments or other securities.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has announced a new portfolio investment of $74.4 million to facilitate a majority recapitalization of Victory Energy Operations. This investment includes a combination of first-lien, senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment. Main Street partnered with Victory's founder and management team to execute the recapitalization and buyout an institutional investor.
Victory Energy Operations, founded in 1999 and based in Collinsville, Oklahoma, is a leading manufacturer of industrial and commercial combustion, heat-transfer, and steam production solutions. The company offers a wide range of products, including engineered firetube and watertube boilers, burners, heat recovery steam generators, and high-temperature hot water heaters. Victory also provides comprehensive aftermarket services, such as installation, maintenance, spare parts, and boiler fleet rental solutions.
Victory's equipment serves diverse industries worldwide, including chemical, pulp & paper, food & beverage, bio-renewables, agriculture, education, healthcare, aviation, and utility sectors.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, MSCC Funding I, , has amended its special purpose vehicle revolving credit facility (SPV Facility). The amendment includes:
- An increase in total commitments from $430.0 million to $600.0 million
- An expanded accordion feature allowing for an increase up to $800.0 million of total commitments
- Extension of the revolving period through September 2027
- Extension of the final maturity date to September 2029
- Decreased interest rates during the revolving period and subsequent years
These changes aim to enhance Main Street's financial flexibility and reduce borrowing costs.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) has priced a public offering of $100 million in 6.50% notes due 2027. The notes are being issued at a premium, with a public offering price of 102.134% of the principal amount, yielding estimated gross proceeds of $102.1 million and a yield-to-maturity of 5.617%. This issuance is an addition to the existing $300 million of 6.50% notes due 2027, bringing the total outstanding principal to $400 million.
Main Street plans to use the net proceeds to repay outstanding debt, including amounts from its credit facilities, and then reinvest in accordance with its investment strategies. The offering is expected to close on September 13, 2024, subject to customary conditions.
Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) announced that MSC Income Fund, Inc., a non-listed BDC managed by Main Street's subsidiary MSC Adviser I, , filed a Definitive Proxy Statement for a Special Meeting. The meeting aims to approve proposals that could lead to listing MSC Income's shares on a national securities exchange, potentially followed by a public offering.
Key benefits of the proposed changes include:
- Opportunity for significant growth through access to public capital markets
- Transition to a private loan-only investment strategy
- Potential for an attractive recurring and growing quarterly dividend
- Path to full liquidity for existing shareholders
- Possible future reduction in minimum asset coverage ratio
The proposed changes, including amendments to the investment advisory agreement, are subject to shareholder approval.
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