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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 Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) will release its first quarter 2022 results on May 5, 2022, after market close. A conference call is set for May 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can join the call by phone or through an audio webcast available on Main Street's website. The call replay will be accessible until May 13, 2022. Main Street primarily provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower and middle market companies, supporting various financing activities.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) has received approval from its Board of Directors to lower its minimum asset coverage ratio from 200% to 150%. This change, aligned with the Investment Company Act of 1940, will take effect on the one-year anniversary of the Board's approval. Additionally, a proposal to officially adopt this reduced ratio will be presented at the 2022 annual stockholders' meeting. Main Street plans to provide more details about the strategic implications of this decision in the proxy statement for the meeting.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) announced robust financial results for Q4 and full year 2021, with net investment income of $51.2 million ($0.73/share) and total investment income reaching $82.2 million. NET assets increased by $94.3 million, reflecting a 21.7% annualized return on equity. Monthly dividends were declared at $0.645/share for Q1 2022, a 4.9% increase from Q1 2021. Significant portfolio investments totaled $696.7 million, boosting net asset value to $25.29/share. Strong operating results were noted, with cash operating expenses at 1.7% of assets.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) has announced regular monthly cash dividends of $0.215 per share for April, May, and June 2022, totaling $0.645 for Q2 2022, representing a 4.9% increase from Q2 2021. Additionally, a supplemental cash dividend of $0.075 per share will be paid in March 2022. Since its IPO in October 2007, Main Street has paid a cumulative $33.54 per share in cash dividends without any reductions. The ex-dividend dates for the regular monthly dividends are April 1, May 2, and June 1, 2022.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) reported strong preliminary operating results for Q4 2021, showcasing a record year for the company. Key highlights include gross originations of approximately $315 million in Q4 and $560 million for the full year. The report noted net investment income estimates of $0.71 to $0.73 per share, and distributable net investment income of $0.75 to $0.77 per share. NAV per share increased to $25.24–$25.30. Dividends totaling $2.575 per share were paid, with notable performance in lower middle market investments.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) reported substantial activity in its private loan portfolio for Q4 2021, originating approximately $459.1 million in new commitments across 17 borrowers. The company funded a total investment cost of around $369.1 million. Key loans include $38.6 million for distribution services, $50.7 million for specialty chemicals manufacturing, and investments in various sectors such as healthcare and disaster response. As of December 31, 2021, the total loan portfolio reached approximately $1,158.0 million.
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) has completed three follow-on investments totaling $15.8 million in two existing portfolio companies, Direct Marketing Solutions, Inc. and Nebraska Vet AcquireCo, LLC. The investments include $9.5 million for Direct Marketing Solutions, aimed at expanding its operations in the Eastern U.S. with the acquisition of a direct mail production facility. Additionally, $6.3 million was invested in Heritage Vet Partners to support acquisitions in the mixed-animal veterinary services sector.
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